Instrument Cluster, Removing and Installing

Instrument Cluster, Removing and Installing

Removing

WARNING:
- Special safety precautions apply to vehicles equipped with airbags.
- Refer to Airbag CAUTIONS and WARNINGS in Air Bag Systems; Service Precautions.

CAUTION:
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.
- 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.
- 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 m.y. 1999
- Code instrument cluster.
- Adapt odometer reading

From m.y. 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.