INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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-- Move the steering wheel as far to the rear and down as possible. Use the full steering column adjustment range for this.

-- Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment. Place the ignition key outside of the vehicle.

-- Remove the driver side trim mount. Refer to OVERVIEW - INSTRUMENT PANEL .

-- Remove the left instrument panel center trim. Refer to OVERVIEW - INSTRUMENT PANEL .

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 3-.

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-- Pull the instrument cluster -2- downward at the back in direction of -arrow- while the instrument cluster disengages at the top.

-- Remove the instrument cluster on the driver side between the steering wheel and the instrument panel.

-- Free up the wiring harness -arrow-.

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-- Disconnect the connector -1-, the antenna wire -3-, and the connector -2- for the fiber-optic cable.

-- Seal the open wiring harness connector -2- of the fiber-optic cable with the : VAS6223/9 -1-.

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TIP:

The protective cap prevents contamination of or mechanical damage to the front surface of the fiber-optic cable which would impair light transmission.