Instrument Cluster

Instrument Cluster

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Trim Removal Wedge (3409)

• Hook (3438) (2x)

Removing

• Do not disassemble instrument cluster.

• When installing, reinstall all cable ties that were loosened or cut during removal in the same locations.

- 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 on the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing & Information System (VAS5051B).

- 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 the center vents in the instrument panel..

- Press cover strip - 1 - at button unit for instrument cluster in - direction of arrow -.






- Take cover strip and pull off switch.

- Attach (3438) in opening - arrow - at button unit.






- Carefully remove buttons - 1 - from instrument cluster lining.

- Disconnect the connector.

- Press cover strip - 1 - on button unit in - direction of arrow -.






- Grasp cover strip and remove from button unit.

- Attach (3438) in opening - arrow - at button unit.






- Carefully remove button unit - 1 - for Glove Compartment Button (E316) and Display Button (E506) from instrument panel trim.

- Disconnect the connector.

- Pry gap cover at bottom ends out of driver's side cover - arrow A - using (3409).






- Remove gap cover - 1 - from instrument cluster - arrow B -.

- Remove screws - arrows -.






- Remove screws - arrows -.






- Pry out wiring clip - 4 - on instrument cluster trim.






• For easier removal, use silicon-free lubricating spray.

- Cut through cable ties - 3 -.

- Release connector lock - 2 - on MMI display - arrow - and swivel upward.

- Disconnect electrical harness connector - 1 - on MMI display.

- Disconnect electrical harness connector on instrument cluster, to do so, press catch - 1 -, rotate retainer in - direction of arrow - and disconnect connector.






- Remove instrument cluster lining with instrument cluster and MMI display between steering wheel and instrument panel.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

• When installing, install cable ties at same location.

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

- Install the center vents in the instrument panel..

Tightening Specifications