65 50 200 Removing and installing (replacing) central instrument cluster

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 327

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove DASHBOARD COVER

Removal: 

Unclip and remove cover (1) upwards with special tool 00 9 327 .

Fig 1: Removing Cover Upwards With Special Tool

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Locating Instrument Panel Screws

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Unlock lock (1) with screwdriver in direction of arrow and at the same time pull central instrument towards passenger compartment.

Fig 3: Unlocking Lock With Screwdriver

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Remove central instrument (2).

Fig 4: Locating Central Instrument Plug Connections

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Replacement: 

• Modify SWITCH FOR HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
• Remount RADIO

Installation: 

Join plug connections (1) to central instrument (2) and lock.

Fig 5: Plug Connections Of Central Instrument

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Press latch mechanism (1) on central instrument (3) on left and right in direction of arrow.

Latch mechanism (1) must engage on left and right behind IHKA controls (2).

Fig 6: Pressing Latch Mechanism On Central Instrument

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Press on central instrument at top on instrument panel and engage.

Tighten down screws (1).

Fig 7: Locating Central Instrument Screws

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Engage cover (1) correctly in instrument panel (2).

Fig 8: Locating Instrument Panel Cover

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Replacement: 

Up to build date 11/2014: Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .