INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285-: Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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-- Adjust steering wheel downward and to rear as far as possible, use entire adjustment range of steering column adjustment for this.

-- Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to Light Switch -E1- .

-- Remove the instrument cluster frame. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FRAME .

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 3-.

-- Pull the instrument cluster -2- out just far enough until it is touching the steering wheel.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- for the fiber-optic cable and the connector -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Connectors

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-- Seal open wiring harness fiber optic connector -2- with Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9 -item 1-.

Fig 3: Fiber-Optic Cable Harness Connector And Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9

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-- To disconnect electrical connector, press catch -1-, turn retaining bracket in -direction of arrow- and remove connector.

Fig 4: Identifying Catch And Retainer

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