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

If the instrument cluster is replaced, the test plan for replacing the Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285- must be performed.

-- Perform the "control module, replacing" function using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. Refer to Diagnostic Entries .

Continuation

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

-- Remove the instrument cluster trim. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Instrument Cluster - Low

-- Remove the instrument panel lower decorative trim on the driver side. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL DECORATIVE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the instrument panel lower decorative trim on the front passenger side. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL DECORATIVE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Position the Hook: T40389  on the clips -1-.

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Conditions

-- Release the clips by turning the hook counter-clockwise.

-- At the same time, remove the instrument cluster -2- toward the rear.

Continuation for all vehicles

Instrument cluster, high

-- Guide the Hook: T40389  at the top into the opening -arrow A- on the instrument cluster until it stops and position it on the clip -1-.

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Conditions

-- Release the clip by turning the hook counter-clockwise -arrow B-.

-- At the same time, remove the instrument cluster -2- toward the rear.

Continuation for all vehicles

-- Disconnect the connectors -1-, -4- and -5-.

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-- Disconnect the antenna wire -3-.

-- Disconnect the fiber-optic cable connector -2-.

-- Insert the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Connector Protective Caps:VAS 6223/9  -1- onto the MOST bus connector -2-.

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