any tricks when removing the cluster?

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Nov 22, 2006 | 01:47 PM

jhoeppel

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any tricks when removing the cluster?

I'm thinking of removing my cluster, cleaning the contacts on the connectors and then reinstalling it in the hope of fixing a strangely blinking airbag light.

But before I do, are there any tricks or pitfalls when doing this? The Bentley simply says to drop the steering wheel to it's lowest level for access, remove the 2 screws in the bottom and then reach up (with some special tool) to unhook it from it's attachment brackets at the top. Anything more to it? Should I disconnect the battery's Neg terminal or leave as is?

TIA, ~john

Nov 22, 2006 | 01:50 PM

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<clears throat>

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Nov 22, 2006 | 01:53 PM

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LOL....Special tool??......>

I guess they have a part number for "Fingers" now....

Just flop it forward, release the latches (3 plugs) and unplug. Spray with electronics cleaner and re-plug....Hopefully you'll get lucky! Use dielectric grease if you wanna do it right..:-)

Nov 22, 2006 | 02:08 PM

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That's likely to get dust in the rest of the car.

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Nov 22, 2006 | 02:10 PM

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That seems to be your tool of choice for every TT job! :-)

Nov 22, 2006 | 02:51 PM

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Not difficult at all. Follow the appropriate steps in my Euro Dash Fotki:

<center><img src="http://images12.fotki.com/v203/photos/4/435091/2374769/DSCN2174-vi.jpg"></center>Mine was all "but" out.<ul><li><a href="http://public.fotki.com/mcphill/audi_stuff/interior_non-lighting/euro_dash/">http://public.fotki.com/mcphill/audi_stuff/interior_non-lighting/euro_dash/</a</li></ul>