Instrument Cluster With Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285-, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Vehicles with ignition lock: Remove the key.

-- Remove the gap cover and place on the upper steering column trim panel. Refer to Instrument Cluster Gap Cover, Removing And Installing .

-- Remove the bolts -4 and 5-.

-- Guide the :T40207  carefully between the instrument panel -2- and the instrument cluster -1- and engage from behind in the pull tab -3-.

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

-- Disconnect the connector.

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

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