Re: <E30> Removing Instrument Cluster

[Jay Snyder <jsnyder@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

BUY THE BENTLY MANUAL (it is the best service manual,
and has lots of pix showing fastener locations).

REMOVAL:

Remove the knee panel (3 1/2 twist plastic fasteners
   along the top edge.

Remove steering wheel (22mm socket + extension, key must
   be turned to ON to remove -- mark spindle and wheel before
   removing).    Although it may be temping to try and remove
   the cluster w/o removing the wheel, it is very difficult (ask
   me how I know).

Remove inst. cluster trim plate.   This is the approx 1" high plate
   that runs the lenght of the inst. cluster, just under it.    There are two
   knerled thumb-nuts attaching it from behind.

Remove instrument cluster trim plate, there are two small phillips
  screws  that go up and into the glareshield, and four on the lower
  edge.

Removing the two inst. cluster retaining screws (up and into the
glaresheild).

Tilt the cluster back and remove the electrical connections.   The
large blue, white, and yellow connectors are removed by prying
out the retaining clip that is in the center of the connector about
9mm and then the connector should come out easily -- don't force
it out.

Remove Cluster.

INSTALLATION:
    Reverse of removal.

Hope this helps,
J.


'89 325i w/ Jim C Chip, 15x7 Borbets,  heated aspherical Euro mirrors
'84 325e 5spd (forsale)
'74 2002 (sold, but not forgotten)
'72 2002 (future 2.5L six)
'67 Pontiac Firebird 400 Conv (4spd)
'87 F-150 (Parts hauler and tow vehicle)
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