Removing instrument cluster

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NOTE: Voltage peaks

Risk of damage to load or to the control unit

→ Remove the ignition key and switch off load before disconnecting or removing load.

Information

Always comply with the regulations for handling ESD-sensitive components!

Always wear approved work clothes and shoes when carrying out assembly work .
Do not remove new parts from ESD (electrostatic discharge) protective packaging until shortly before installation .
Do not touch electric pins and plug contacts .

Move steering column to its lowest, rearmost position.
Remove upper part of steering column casing -1- .
1. 2.1. Lift up upper part of steering column casing at the center using a plastic wedge -4- and use a plastic squeegee -2- at the left and right to unclip it from the lower part of the steering column casing -3- .
2. 2.2. Disengage upper part of steering column casing from lower part of steering column casing and remove with the trim panel under the instrument cluster -5- .
Cover steering column with a clean, soft cloth.
Unscrew fastening screws -1- from the instrument cluster -2- .
Carefully pull instrument cluster at the right out of the dashboard.
Release electric plug connection -1- (-a- ) and pull it off the instrument cluster -2- .
Carefully pull instrument cluster at the left out of the dashboard.
Release clip -1- (-a- ), swivel it down and disconnect electric plug connection -2- from the instrument cluster -3- .
Remove instrument cluster by pulling it to the left.