Instrument Cluster

Instrument Cluster

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• 2x Hook (3438)

Removing

• Do not disassemble instrument cluster.

- 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 the driver side instrument panel vents and the vents in the center of the instrument panel.

- Pry off left cover from instrument panel using a screwdriver - arrow -.





- Turn light switch - 3 - to 0 position.





- Remove spreader pin - 2 - at air guide - 1 - and remove air guide.

- Reach through opening above instrument panel vent from the side and press light switch out of instrument cluster - arrow -.

- Disconnect connector.

- 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 connector.

- Press cover strip - 1 - at button for glove compartment release 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 connector.

• For the sake of illustration, the work steps shown in the following illustrations are depicted with steering wheel removed.





- Release gap cover - 1 - at upper steering column trim - 2 - using a small screwdriver - arrows A and B -.

- Remove screws - arrows -.





- Remove screws - arrows -.





- Pull instrument cluster lining a bit out of instrument panel.

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





- Release connector lock - 1 - on MMI display - arrow - and swivel upward.





- Disconnect electrical harness connector - 2 - on MMI display.

- 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:

- Install the driver side instrument panel vents and the vents in the center of the instrument panel.

Tightening Specifications