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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi A6 allroad. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.