Instrument Cluster

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE:

Before removing an instrument cluster, read the notes and work procedure for malfunction recognition and malfunction display. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .

It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel. The steering wheel is not shown in the illustration.

CAUTION:

Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.
Remove the key.

Removing

-- Release the adjustment mechanism, pull the steering column all the way and down and then lock it this position.

-- Loosen the trim -1- from the clips in the instrument cluster mount -2- remove it in -direction of arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Ring & Instrument Cluster Mounting

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-- Remove screws -arrows-.

Fig 2: Locating Instrument Cluster Screws

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-- Pull the instrument panel insert outward slightly and separate the connectors on the backside of the instrument panel insert.

-- Remove the instrument cluster.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

-- After installing, test the functions of the instrument cluster.