Instrument Cluster, Disassembling and Assembling

Disassembling and Assembling Instrument Cluster






NOTE: The instrument cluster can be disassembled into three components (January 1998 - on). Replace all defective instrument clusters as a unit.

The instrument cluster must be laid on a soft, dust-free surface to open it. When the instrument cluster is open, no dial or solder joints on the display unit and electronic unit should be damaged or touched.

Opening instrument cluster





1. Remove adjusting knob for clock and daily trip mileage display.
2. Remove sheetmetal braces from the fastening eyelets on the left and right.
3. Release the electronic unit on both sides with a screwdriver (do not tilt).
4. Unclip the electronic unit at the bottom centre. The released green guide tabs are held outwards with a screwdriver. The electronic unit is taken up off of the display unit evenly on alternate sides.
5. Remove fastening clips (new version) on the indicator light housing and carefully remove the display unit from the front frame.


Assembling instrument cluster
1. Carefully assemble display unit and front frame. Engage fastening clips (new version).
2. Before assembly, check that both green guide tabs on the electronic unit are pushed outwards.
3. Assemble the electronic unit and display unit carefully and evenly (do not tilt). Engage fastening clip underneath in the centre. Press the locking tab in the upper part of the electronic unit together and into the front frame holder.
4. Press both green guide tabs inwards over the contact plugs with a screwdriver (do not tilt).
5. Press the sheetmetal braces on the left and right over the fastening eyelets.
6. Replace adjusting knob for clock and daily trip mileage display.