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Instrument Cluster With Instrument Cluster Control Module






Instrument Cluster with Instrument Cluster Control Module

Do not disassemble instrument cluster.

It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel in order to remove the instrument cluster.

All warning lamps in instrument cluster are fitted with light-emitting diodes. In case an indicator lamp is malfunctioning, the instrument cluster must be replaced.

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

Removing

- If the instrument cluster with the instrument cluster control module (J285) was replaced, select the Replace function for the corresponding control module in the Guided Fault Finding or Guided Functions operating mode.

- Select the function or path






- Follow the instructions on the Vehicle Diagnosis Tester display.

- Adjust steering wheel downward and to rear as far as possible, use entire adjustment range of steering column adjustment for this.

- Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

- Remove gap cover.

- Place gap cover on upper steering column trim.

- Remove the left instrument panel vent.

- Remove the MMI screen cover.

- Remove the bolts - arrows -.





- Pull instrument cluster - 1 - out until it lies on steering wheel.

- Disconnect the electrical connector.

- To disconnect electrical connector, press catch - 1 -, turn retaining bracket in - direction of arrow - and remove connector.





- Remove instrument cluster to driver's side between steering wheel and instrument cluster.

Installing

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Instrument Cluster Radio Frequency Controlled Clock Receiver Assembly Overview ] Instrument Cluster Radio Frequency Controlled Clock Receiver Assembly Overview.

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

- Follow the instructions on the Vehicle Diagnosis Tester display with a new instrument cluster.