Removal and installation instrument panel components (BMW 5 Series E28)

The instrument cluster and its components are very susceptible to static electricity. Make sure you are grounded and free of static electricity (touch the metal water pipe) before touching instrument panel components.

If your car radio is equipped with an anti-theft system, make sure you have entered the correct code before disconnecting the battery cable. Refer to Section Anti-theft audio system and instrument cluster language before disconnecting the wire.

If after connecting the wire, the inscriptions on your instrument panel appear in a language other than the one you need, refer to Section Anti-theft audio system and instrument cluster language, which describes the procedure for installing the required language.

Removal

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. If necessary, remove the steering column covers and lower trim panel (see chapter Body).



3. Remove the screws holding the dashboard panel. Note the position of the lower screws so that you can put them in the same place when installing.



4. Tilt the top of the dashboard forward and disconnect the electrical connectors behind it by pressing the levers, then pull the dashboard out of the instrument panel.





5. To access the components of the shield, release the fasteners or remove the screws and separate the two halves.

Installation

Install in reverse order.

[The text is based on materials from the website: BMWMAN.RU]