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To remove

  1. Remove upper and lower steering column cowls, 3 screws.
    NOTE: Exercise care when removing the steering column cowls. The 4 snaps holding them in place may easily break.
  2. Remove the direction indicator and windscreen wiper stalk switches.
  3. Remove the radio.
    NOTE: Make a note of the radio code.
  4. Remove the SID unit.
  5. Fig 1: Illustration For Step 1-4
    G03502552Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove all switches, shiny buttons and the seat-belt warning lamp.
  7. Remove the instrument plate, 9 screws.
  8. Detach the instrument plate and move it outwards into the cabin area.
  9. Fig 2: Illustration For Step 5-7
    G03502553Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the four screws securing the main instrument unit.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 8-10
    G03502554Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Unplug the connectors at the rear of the main instrument unit.
  12. Lift out the main instrument unit.