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Instrument Cluster

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

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.