Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing dash panel insert -KX2-

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Vehicle diagnostic tester

Note All indicator lamps in the dash panel insert -KX2- are equipped with LEDs. LEDs cannot be renewed separately if defective. The dash panel insert must be renewed.

The dash panel insert -KX2- must not be dismantled.

For greater clarity, the steering wheel is not shown. However, it is not necessary to remove the steering wheel before removing the dash panel insert -KX2-. If the dash panel insert -KX2- with control unit in dash panel insert -J285- is to be renewed, data must be read using vehicle diagnostic tester.

General description:

Following components are integrated in the dash panel insert -KX2-:

Control unit in dash panel insert -J285-

Fuel gauge -G1-

Speedometer -G21-

Coolant temperature gauge -G3-

Rev. counter -G5-

Warning lamps

Removing

Move steering wheel to rearmost and lowest position. Use the entire range of adjustment of the steering column for this purpose.
Switch off ignition.
Remove ignition key, if inserted.
Remove upper steering column trim → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.

Remove dash panel insert trim -1- → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
Remove bolts -3-.

Note The dash panel insert -KX2- is engaged in the dash panel. Therefore, a greater force is necessary to remove it.

Pull out dash panel insert -KX2--2- until it makes contact with steering wheel.
Disconnect electrical connector.

Press locking detent -1- to disconnect connector.
Swing retainer in -direction of arrow- and pull off connector.
Remove dash panel insert -KX2- towards front passenger side between steering wheel and dash panel.

Removing and installing dash panel insert -KX2-