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Instrument cluster, removing and
installing
Notes:
Do not disassemble instrument cluster.
Removing the steering wheel is not required.
For clarity, the steering wheel does not appear
in the following illustrations.
Check DTC memory before removing the
instrument cluster Page 01
-91
.
Also check and write down values of the service
display and the odometer reading via the
VAG1551 scan tool Page 01
-133
.
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Removing
- Using the adjustment mechanism, move
steering wheel fully out and downward.
- Tilt upper cover forward an remove upward.
- Flip trim -1- toward front.
- Remove both Phillips-head screws -2-.
- Pull out instrument cluster toward front.
- Cut cable ties at rear of instrument cluster.
- Unclip securing latches of connectors and disconnect connectors.
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- Measure resistance (sensor resistance) between
terminal 5 and 7 using VAG1526 multimeter.
Specified values:
Fuel tank empty: approx. 280 Ohm (Front Wheel
Drive/All Wheel Drive)
Fuel tank full: approx. 40 Ohm (Front Wheel
Drive/All Wheel Drive)
- If the specified values are not reached, check
wire connection between instrument cluster and
the sender for fuel gauge -G- (Front Wheel
Drive/All Wheel Drive) according to wiring
diagram.
Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting &
Component Locations
- If there is neither an open circuit nor a short
circuit, check the sender for fuel gauge -G-
(Front Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive)
- Sender for fuel gauge, checking
Repair Manual, Fuel Supply System, Repair
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