Removing the instrument cluster (KOMBI)
Precondition
- The steering wheel is adjusted downwards all the way back.
WARNING:
Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
- Detach battery ground lead from battery.
- For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Release the screws (1) left and right.
- Guide out the instrument cluster (KOMBI) (2) in the arrow direction.NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the instrument cluster (KOMBI) or the head unit
A ground offset can occur when releasing and connecting the cables. This can generate currents that render the instrument cluster (KOMBI) or the head unit unusable.- When releasing: First release the APIX data cable (blue).
- When connecting: Connect the APIX data cable (blue) last.
- If installed: First release the blue plug connection.
- Unlock and disconnect the plug connections (1) and (2) at the instrument cluster (KOMBI) (3).
- Remove the instrument cluster (KOMBI) (3).