Removing instrument cluster

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NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with a handsfree telephone, disconnect the microphone plug connection instead of the dummy plug!

Disconnect the battery and cover terminal or battery.
Switch on the hazard warning light switch (button comes out).
On the sides of the button, there are small openings that project beyond the dashboard insert.
Insert two small screwdrivers into the openings and pull off the button -A- towards the front.

Fig 1: Removing Hazard Warning Light Switch Button
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Unclip the collar from the dashboard insert.
The hazard warning light switch -B- is held in the dashboard insert by two locking hooks. See Fig 1 .
Press the right locking hook towards the switch, grip the button holder with a pair of pliers and pull out the switch towards the front.
Undo 5.0 x 30 Torx screw on the dashboard insert.
Pull off plug on the left side and undo the 5.0 x 30 Torx screw.

Fig 2: Pulling Off Plug & Undoing Torx Screw
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Unclip the dashboard insert and disconnect the electrical plug connections.
Detach the instrument cluster from the dashboard insert and remove it.