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Instrument Cluster

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Release Lever T10039
Wedge T10039/1

Removal

NOTE:

It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel. To improve clarity, the steering wheel is not shown in the following illustrations.
If the instrument panel insert is to be replaced, refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Using the electrical or mechanical adjustment mechanism, fully extend and lower the steering wheel.

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

-- Pry trim strips -1- and -2- out of locking mechanisms using T10039/1.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Strips & Locking Mechanisms

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-- Remove bolts -1- from upper cover piece of steering column -2- and remove it.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Upper Cover Piece Of Steering Column Components

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-- Remove instrument cluster visor. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove bolts -1- from bracket of instrument cluster visor -2-.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Bracket Of Instrument Cluster Visor & Bolt

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-- Remove screws -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Screws

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-- Remove bracket for instrument cluster visor -1- upward in -direction of arrow-.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Instrument Cluster Visor Bracket

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-- Remove instrument cluster and disconnect harness connectors -1- on rear side of instrument cluster.

Fig 6: Identifying Instrument Cluster Harness Connectors

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Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Place the instrument panel insert into the opening and connect the connectors.

-- Install bracket for instrument cluster visor.

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