Instrument Cluster -KX2-: Removal

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-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the ignition key.

It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel.

-- Pull the steering wheel all the way out and then lower as far down as it will go.

-- Remove the instrument cluster frame, refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the screws -2- and -3-.

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Cluster And Screws

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-- Pull the instrument cluster -1- back out of the instrument panel while being careful of the connected wires.

-- Move the securing clip -1- in direction of the -arrow- and disconnect the connector -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Clip -1- Secured In -Direction Of Arrow- And Disconnect Connector -2-

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-- Remove the instrument cluster from the vehicle.