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 AR54.30-P-6049GH
Removing and installing bulbs of instrument cluster
21.1.97
MODEL 
163
P54.30-0632-06
Instrument cluster
A1e1
 Left turn signal indicator lamp
A1e2
 Right turn signal indicator lamp
A1e3
 High beam indicator lamp
A1e4
 Fuel reserve indicator lamp
A1e5
 Generator charge indicator lamp
A1e6
 Brake pad wear indicator lamp
A1e7
 Low brake fluid level/parking brake 
indicator lamp
A1e8
 Instrument illumination
A1e9
 Seat belt reminder lamp
A1e11
 Low ECL indicator lamp
A1e12
 Low engine oil level indicator lamp
A1e15
 SRS MIL
A1e17
 ABS MIL
A1e21
 ASR warning lamp
A1e26
 "CHECK ENGINE" MIL
A1e35
 ETS MIL
A1e36
 ETS warning lamp
A1e40
 Steering lock warning lamp
A1e42
 ESP MIL
 
Removing, installing
 1
Disconnect ground cable from battery
 To prevent the disconnected ground cable 
contacting the ground point W16/4 
unintentionally, insulate ground cable terminal.
AR54.10-P-0003A
2
Remove instrument cluster
AR54.30-P-6015GH
3
Remove bulbs
 
AR54.30-P-6049-01Z
 
Installation: 
 Install bulbs
AR54.30-P-6049-02Z
4
Install in opposite order
 
129 589 00 09 00 129 589 01 09 00
Socket
Socket
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Removing bulbs
129 589 00 09 00129 589 01 09 00
Pin socket
Pin socket
P54.30-0011-01
Turn bulbs to the left and remove using special tool
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 AR54.30-P-6031GH
Removing and installing instrument cluster housing
21.1.97
MODEL 
163
P54.30-0631-06
1
Cover
2
 Instrument cluster housing
3
 Symbol strip
 
Removing, installing
1
Remove instrument cluster
AR54.30-P-6015GH
2
Unclip retaining lugs (arrows)
 
Installation:
  The retaining lugs must lock 
fully in position.
3
Remove cover (1) from instrument cluster 
housing (2)
 The symbol strips (3) may fall out sideways.
 
Installation:
  
Pay attention to vehicle equipment when 
replacing symbol strips.
Ensure the adjusting knobs for the odometer 
and electronic clock are seated correctly.
4
Install in reverse order
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Remove instrument cluster
20.1.97
MODEL 
163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
P54.25-2680-06
Steering wheel removed for clarity
3
 Upper steering column cover
12
 Side covering
P54.30-0630-06
Steering wheel removed for clarity
4
 Clips
5
 Frames
6
 Hook
7
 Lug
8
 Mount
9
 Screw
10
 Spreading clips
11
 Connector
13
 Mount
A1
 Instrument cluster
 
Remove, Install
1
Disconnect ground cable of battery
 
To prevent unintended contact, insulate 
the ground lead cable lug.
AR54.10-P-0003A
2
Unlock steering wheel and move to its lowest 
position
 See Operating Instructions
3
Remove upper steering column cover (3)
 Risk of fracturing! Do not scratch the 
steering wheel.
 Only as of VIN A145273, X708319: 
Loosen clips on the side and front. Gently 
squeeze the cover together and pull out 
between the steering wheel and instrument 
panel.
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Remove side covers (12)
 Danger of breaking retaining lugs. Do not 
damage instrument panel.
 
Up to VIN A145272, X708318:
  3 covers: 
Remove side covers first. Detach center 
cover from instrument panel and rotate so 
that the retaining lugs point upwards. Then 
pull out to the right.
As of VIN A145273, X708319:
  2 covers: First 
remove the right cover, then the left. It is not 
necessary to detach the connectors. The 
covers can remain attached to the wiring 
harness.
  
 
Long wedge
*115589035900
5
Remove frame (5) of instrument cluster
 Lift clips carefully, risk of fracture.
 Push the clips (4) outwards (arrow 
direction A) and ease the frame down towards 
the footwell (arrow direction B) until the top of 
the frame disengages.
Installation: 
 Insert the hooks (6) of the 
frame into the bracket (13) and push the 
frame upwards until the clips snap into place.
Installation: 
 Insert the lugs (7) on the 
frame into the receptacles (8) on the 
instrument cluster.
6
Unscrew screws (9)
7
Remove expanding clips (10)
8
Pull instrument cluster (A1) forwards
9
Unlock, open and pull off connector (11)
10
Remove instrument cluster
 Make sure the steering wheel is not 
scratched.
 Tilt the upper edge of the instrument 
cluster towards the steering wheel and move 
to the right out of the instrument panel.
11
Install in the reverse order
12
Perform function check
 
a   
Instrument cluster (IC) diagnosis operational 
check
AD54.30-P-3000A
Assembly wedge
115 589 03 59 00
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Instrument cluster, testing electrical system IC
Model 163
t 
A
 
Scope of test
Measuring instrument/
Test connection
Operation/
Requirement
Specified value
D
  Possible cause/
Remedy
1.0Instrument cluster (A1)
  
Voltage supply, 
terminal 30
3   w
 
(A.3)
A1
 
cL  
11
(A.11)
Ignition: 
 OFF
Remove A1
Coupling "A" (18-pin) 
disconnected
11
 -
14 V
D
  Fuse f13 in fuse and relay 
box F1
D
  Cables
Value in order
#
t
 1.1
1.1
Voltage supply, 
terminal 15
3   w
 
(A.3)
A1
 
cL
  9
(A.9)
Ignition:  ON
11
-
14 V
D
  Fuse f22 in fuse and relay 
box F1
D
  Cables
Value in order
#
t
 1.2
1.2
Voltage supply,
terminal 15R
3   w
 
(A.3)
A1
 
cL
  7
(A.7)
Ignition:  ON
11
-
14 V
D
  Fuse f10 in fuse and relay 
box F1
D
  Cables
Value in order
#
D
 A1
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 AD54.30-P-5000GH
Instrument cluster (IC) diagnosis troubleshooting
10.4.97
MODEL 
163
Connection and use of test equipment 
AD00.00-P-1000AZ
Instrument cluster diagnosis, previous 
knowledge
AD54.30-P-2000GH
Explanatory notes on diagnosis 
troubleshooting chart IC
AD54.30-P-5000-01GH
Display instruments controlled via CAN 
troubleshooting chart IC
AD54.30-P-5000-02A
Display instruments controlled directly, 
troubleshooting chart IC
AD54.30-P-5000-03A
Troubleshooting
Complaint
Possible cause
Notes
Remedy/Test step
Instrument cluster (A1) completely inoperative
Voltage supply, instrument cluster (A1)
AD54.30-P-6000-01GH
Malfunction indicator lamps or indicator lamps 
inoperative
Voltage supply, instrument cluster (A1) 
AD54.30-P-6000-01GH
HHT and instrument cluster cannot 
communicate
Cables, instrument cluster (A1)
AD54.30-P-6000-02GH
Low brake fluid level/parking brake indicator 
lamp, brake pad wear indicator lamp, ABS 
MIL, malfunction indicator lamp (ETS, ASR, 
ESP) come on together and speedometer 
remains on lower stop.
Traction system control module (N47)
AD42.35-P-1001BZ
RPM counter, engine coolant gauge remain 
on the lower stop and the low engine oil level 
indicator lamp comes on.
Injection system control module (N3)
AD07.61-P-1000AZ
Low brake fluid level/parking brake indicator 
lamp, brake pad wear indicator lamp, low 
engine oil level indicator lamp, ABS MIL, 
malfunction indicator lamp (ETS, ASR, ESP) 
come on together and RPM counter, engine 
coolant gauge and speedometer remain on 
lower stop.
CAN faulty
AD54.30-P-6000-04GH
AD54.30-P-6000-05GH
Steering lock warning lamp (A1e40) is 
continuously illuminated or is inoperative.
Cables, 
steering lock switch (S97/1)
AD54.30-P-6000-06GH
Coolant level indicator disrupted
Cables,
Coolant level indicator electronic switch (S41)
Model 163 as of 3.98
AD54.30-P-6000-42GH
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