INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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-- Move the steering wheel as far to the rear and down as possible. Use the full steering column adjustment range for this.

-- Switch off the ignition and place the ignition key outside of the vehicle.

-- Remove the instrument panel trim on the driver side. Refer to OVERVIEW - INSTRUMENT PANEL .

-- Remove the bolts -1, 2, and 3-.

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Depending on the version, the instrument cluster may only be secured by two bolts -2 and 3-.

-- Press out the cover -2- from the instrument panel -1- using the : T10383 .

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-- Guide the TORX^® screwdriver -2- into the hole on the instrument panel -1- and position it at the clip -3-.

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-- Release the clip by pushing the TORX^® screwdriver downward -arrow A-.

-- At the same time, remove the instrument cluster -4- to the rear -arrow B-.

-- Disconnect the connectors:

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For the instrument cluster
for the fiber-optic cable
for the antenna

-- Seal the open wiring harness connector -2- of the fiber-optic cable with the : VAS6223/9 -1-.

Fig 1: Fiber-Optic Cable Harness Connector And Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9

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The protective cap prevents contamination of or mechanical damage to the front surface of the fiber-optic cable which would impair light transmission.

-- Remove the instrument cluster on the front passenger side between the steering wheel and the instrument panel.