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Instrument Cluster






Instrument Cluster

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Hook (3370)

Removing

Do not disassemble instrument cluster.

Instrument clusters contain no field serviceable components. Should malfunctions occur, replace complete instrument cluster.

- If instrument cluster is to be replaced, connect VAS 5051/5052 and initiate OBD program option "Instrument cluster, replacing" => [ OBD, Function ] OBD, Function

CAUTION!
Switch off all electrical consumers.

Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.

- Pull steering wheel with adjusting mechanism fully out and move it downward.

For clarity, steering wheel is shown removed in the following illustrations.

- Pull off bottom cover - 1 - towards rear - arrows -.





- Remove screws - arrows -.





- Remove left instrument panel side cover - arrow - using hook (3370).





- Reach through opening - arrow A - above fuse panel and push out instrument cluster in direction of - arrow B -.





- Disengage lock on electrical connectors - arrow - and disconnect.





- Remove instrument cluster from instrument panel opening.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- After installation, perform functional test of instrument cluster.

- If instrument cluster is replaced, continue to follow VAS 5051/5052 tester prompts in conjunction with OBD program option "Instrument cluster, replacing" => [ OBD, Function ] OBD, Function