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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2018A5 QUATTRO PRESTIGE, 2D CONVERTIBLEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 80 (INSTRUMENTS)90 INSTRUMENTSINSTRUMENT CLUSTERINSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTROL MODULE -J285-, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGINSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTROL MODULE -J285-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, LOW/MID INSTRUMENT CLUSTERREMOVING
2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D Convertible

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

2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D ConvertibleSECTION Removing
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-- Move the steering wheel as far to the rear and down as possible. Use the full steering column adjustment range for this.

-- Switch off the ignition and place the ignition key outside of the vehicle.

-- Remove the left and right instrument panel vent. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt -2-.

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-- Remove the instrument cluster trim -1-.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 4-.

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-- Guide the :T40207  between the instrument panel and instrument cluster and attach it in the center as shown -3-.

-- Using the :T40207  , remove the instrument cluster -2- from the retainer in the direction of -arrow- and tilt toward the rear.

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

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-- Mid instrument cluster: Disconnect the connector -2- for the fiber-optic cable.

-- Seal the open wiring harness connector -2- of the fiber-optic cable with the : VAS6223/9  -1-.

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TIP:

The protective cap prevents contamination of or mechanical damage to the front surface of the fiber-optic cable which would impair light transmission.

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

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