BMW 62109283814 Instrument Cluster Speedometer

This is a tough process for the DIYer. Numerous hard-to-reach screws as well as countless electrical connectors to identify and detach. Start by taking out the central console. Then unplug and remove the negative battery cable. After that, get rid of the steering column, both trim panels on A-pillars, and lower trim panel on passenger's side. At this point any electrical connections should be disconnected when removing the panel. Subsequently, you need to remove the instrument cluster, light control unit/switch and decorative trim panel from right side of instrument panel. You must remove the heating/air conditioning control panel also. Just after prying off driver's side surround trim on instrument panel, you are supposed to take off mounting bolts before removal of ignition switch; if there are any electrical connections here just disconnect them while removing such a switch. In addition take out audio from the instrument panel as well as glove box and end caps located at passenger's side respectively.Disconnect airbag electrical connectors which are on passenger's side.The support bracket for airbag is fastened onto instrument panel using a fastener in it.Get rid of center speaker from inside an instrument dashboard where fitted.In case there is no loudspeaker on these models lift up vent grilles then they will be removed upon undoing bolts below.Solar sensor must be carefully pried away from fascia center followed by disconnection of its electric terminal.Pull rear cabin centre vent duct out lower dashboard.Its fasteners are now through at mid-point and ends thus move ahead to withdraw these bolts properly; with assistant giving you hand gently pull back this device.Then disconnect all those wires coming off it noting their installed positions in order not to mix up things while reassembling vehicle.Avoid touching or damaging other wires when transferring one part into another.Installation is reverse procedure but observe following:Put into position an entire device and ensure that wiring passes correctly between clips attached to it.The instrument panel should be snapped back to its right place, with locating jugs at front edge engaging properly and wires fed across their openings.All instrumental fasteners must be tightened well.Reconnect battery and ascertain that normal functioning of all switches together with electrical parts is adhered to.

First, disconnect the negative battery cable. Then, move the steering column down and extend it completely. Loosen and remove the retaining Torx bolts from the top of the instrument panel. Carefully pull the top of the cluster from the instrument panel. Remove the mounting bolts and pull the top of the instrument cluster rearwards. Pry up the retaining catches, disconnect the wiring connectors, and remove the instrument cluster from the vehicle.

Pry up the retaining catches to disconnect the electrical connectors. Then, install the cluster in reverse order of removal, ensuring that the wiring is correctly reconnected and securely held in position by any retaining clips.

Reconnect the battery and check the operation of the warning lights to ensure that they are functioning correctly.

The steering column, both A-pillar trim panels, and the lower trim panel from the passenger's side need to be removed.

The passenger's side airbag electrical connectors should be disconnected before removing the fastener securing the airbag support bracket.