Removing and installing instrument panel

Connectors on rear of instrument panel A – 32-pin connector, blue B – 32-pin connector, green C – 20-pin connector, red. "Highline" version only 1 – high beam warning lamp, 1.2 W 2 – ASR anti-slip regulation warning lamp, 1.2 W (optional equipment) 3 – trailer turn signal warning lamp, 1.2 W

Only the warning lamps, which are incandescent bulbs, can be replaced in the instrument panel. If any other faults occur in the unit, it must be replaced as a whole.

If the instrument panel must be replaced, read the fault memory data before removal. In addition, the service interval indicator values and odometer status can be read out and recorded using the AUDI diagnostic tester (workshop work).

CAUTION

Removing the steering wheel is not necessary. The steering wheel is not shown in the following illustrations for better visibility.

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. Pull the steering wheel with the adjustment mechanism fully out and move it down.

2. Press the cover –1– upward at the side and then pull the cover out of the dash panel.

3. Remove the 2 Phillips screws –1–.

4. Pull the instrument cluster forward out.

5. Cut the cable connector on the rear of the instrument cluster.

6. Release the plug locks and disconnect the plug connections on the rear of the instrument cluster.

7. Replace damaged bulbs, if possible. INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

2. If the instrument cluster has been replaced, adjust the service interval indicator and odometer (workshop work).