Instrument Cluster With Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285-: Removing

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

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the ignition key.

-- Remove gap cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Place the gap cover on the upper steering column trim.

-- Vehicles through MY 12: remove the left instrument panel vent and the MMI screen cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Locating Instrument Cluster Bolts

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-- Vehicles from MY 13: remove the MMI screen cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Pull the instrument cluster -1- out until it lies on the steering wheel.

-- Disconnect the electrical connector.

-- To disconnect the electrical connector, press the release -1-, push the bracket in the -direction of the arrow- and remove the connector.

Fig 2: Identifying Catch And Retainer

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-- Remove the instrument cluster to the driver's side between the steering wheel and instrument cluster.