Removing and installing dash panel insert KX2, dash panel insert with analogue instruments — VW

Removing and installing
dash panel insert
KX2
, dash panel insert with analogue instruments
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.
It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel prior to removal of the
dash panel insert
KX2
.
When renewing the
dash panel insert
KX2
together with the
control unit in dash panel insert
J285
, select
“Renew”
function for the respective control unit in
“Guided Fault Finding”
or
“Guided Functions”
mode
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
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque screwdriver
V.A.G 1624
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.
Store ignition key in a place outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition from being switched on unintentionally.
Carefully unclip gap cover of upper steering column trim from mountings on dash panel insert, but do not remove it completely
General body repairs, interior
Rep. gr.
68
Compartments/covers; Removing and installing upper steering column trim
.
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
with dash panel insert trim
1
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
from between steering wheel and dash panel.
If the
dash panel insert
KX2
is renewed, remove dash panel insert trim from
dash panel insert
KX2
General body repairs, interior
Rep. gr.
70
Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel insert trim
.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence.
Specified torques
Chapter
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Assembly overview - dash panel insert, dash panel insert with analogue instruments
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