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Instrument Cluster






Instrument Cluster

Observe notes on contact corrosion. Refer to => [ Contact Corrosion ] Service Precautions.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Special Hook (3370)

Removing

Do not disassemble instrument cluster.

- If the instrument cluster is replaced with Instrument Cluster Control Module (J285), select "Replace" function of (J285) Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051 in "Guided Functions".

- Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

- Lower steering wheel as far as possible to rear, making use of the full range of the steering column adjuster.

For the sake of illustration, the work steps shown in the following illustrations are depicted with steering wheel removed.

- Remove the lower cover on the instrument panel toward the rear - arrows - using the Special Hook (3370).





- Disengage upper cover at instrument cluster.

- Remove screws - arrows -.





- Carefully loosen the instrument panel and remove it toward the rear.





- Release electrical connector retainer - arrow - and remove connector.





Installing

Install in reverse order.