62 21 000 Removing and installing/replacing instrument carrier

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove decorative trim for instrument panel (middle). Refer to 51 45 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DECORATIVE TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL (MIDDLE) .

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Removing Decorative Trim For Instrument Panel

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect. Remove instrument carrier.

Fig 2: Removing Instrument Carrier

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .