Instrument Cluster, Removing and Installing

Instrument Cluster

Removing

CAUTION:
- Special safety precautions apply to vehicles equipped with airbags.
- Refer to Airbag CAUTIONS and WARNINGS in the repair information.

Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
- Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.
- Switch off all electrical consumers, switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
- Disconnect negative (-) battery terminal.
- When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals, observe all applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on performing OBD program and electrical system function checks as specified in the repair information.
- Observe the remarks and work sequence instructions for malfunction recognition and malfunction displays before removing the instrument cluster.

NOTE:
- Removal of instrument cluster is possible without removing the steering wheel. In the following instructions, the steering wheel is shown removed for ease of illustration only.
- All: Observe "Notes on replacing instrument cluster".
- From MY 2000: Observe "Notes on replacing instrument cluster".

If replacing a malfunctioning instrument cluster with a new one, note odometer reading on existing cluster prior to removal.
- Release steering wheel tilt/telescope lock, lower steering wheel and pull out completely. Lock into position.







- Release trim ring - 1 - from instrument cluster mounting - 2 - clips.







- Remove two screws - arrows -.
- Tilt instrument cluster slightly toward passenger compartment.
- Disconnect harness connectors at rear of instrument cluster.
- Remove instrument cluster.

Installing
- Install in reverse order of removal.
- Perform functional check of instrument cluster.

If replacing a malfunctioning instrument cluster, and a function check shows no further malfunctions, proceed as follows:

Through MY 1999
- Code instrument cluster:
- Adapt odometer reading:

From MY 2000
- Perform necessary instrument cluster adaptations and coding, including coding the Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface J533 and immobilizer adaptation as per OBD program.