62 10 125 Removing and installing complete instrument panel

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE
Remove CENTER CONSOLE COVER

Release screw (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Screw

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Release screws (1).

Pull back complete instrument panel (2) slightly.

Unlock and disconnect the plug connections behind the instrument panel (2) and remove the instrument panel in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Instrument Panel

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