JamesT5
Sunday 24th March 2013, 12:13
I thought I'd do another "How To" thread, this time how to remove the D.I.M (Instrument Cluster) from a Phase 2 V70. This is a nice simple job that just about anyone can do.
Tools
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Torx 25 Driver
METHOD
Firstly, disconnect the negative battery terminal. Go back to the drivers seat and tilt the steering wheel down so it's in its lowest position, this gives you more room during to do the job.
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010834_zpsc870e62d.jpg
Next, take a flat headed screw driver, place it between the plastic instrument cluster trim and the dashboad dome and gently prise off the plastic trim, starting at the top and then doing the same at the bottom (see photos).
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010835_zpse01bb4b7.jpg
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010837_zps0c7eb6bf.jpg
Now take the screwdriver and gently prise the two piece of steering column trim apart from both sides so that the top piece is free (see photos).
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010838_zpsb10e40f7.jpg
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010839_zps0339ecc4.jpg
Lift the instrument cluster surround and steering column trim piece out together (they are joined together by a piece of vinyl/faux leather so they'll come out together)
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010841_zpseffd81f5.jpg
Next, look at the instrument cluster and using your Torx 25 driver, remove the 4 Torx 25 screws at each corner that are holding the unit in as seen in the photos below.
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010843_zps77698bff.jpg
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010842_zps4dbc9484.jpg
Once all 4 Torx 25 screws are out, you need to put your hand on the top of the instrument cluster and tilt it forward as seen in the photo below.
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010844_zps56a44fe4.jpg
Now look at the back of the instrument cluster and you will see a big green electrical connector, disconnect this and then the instrument cluster can simply be lifted out.
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010845_zps88777334.jpg
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010847_zps17d96d29.jpg
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010846_zps90d82262.jpg
That's it, the DIM is out and now you can send it for repair or replace it with that new overpriced one from the dealers, it's entirely up to you. In my case, I've just taken mine out to show you how it all comes out, a nice easy job for anyone!
Any questions, please ask.
Regards
James
Tools
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Torx 25 Driver
METHOD
Firstly, disconnect the negative battery terminal. Go back to the drivers seat and tilt the steering wheel down so it's in its lowest position, this gives you more room during to do the job.
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010834_zpsc870e62d.jpg
Next, take a flat headed screw driver, place it between the plastic instrument cluster trim and the dashboad dome and gently prise off the plastic trim, starting at the top and then doing the same at the bottom (see photos).
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010835_zpse01bb4b7.jpg
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010837_zps0c7eb6bf.jpg
Now take the screwdriver and gently prise the two piece of steering column trim apart from both sides so that the top piece is free (see photos).
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010838_zpsb10e40f7.jpg
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010839_zps0339ecc4.jpg
Lift the instrument cluster surround and steering column trim piece out together (they are joined together by a piece of vinyl/faux leather so they'll come out together)
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010841_zpseffd81f5.jpg
Next, look at the instrument cluster and using your Torx 25 driver, remove the 4 Torx 25 screws at each corner that are holding the unit in as seen in the photos below.
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010843_zps77698bff.jpg
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010842_zps4dbc9484.jpg
Once all 4 Torx 25 screws are out, you need to put your hand on the top of the instrument cluster and tilt it forward as seen in the photo below.
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010844_zps56a44fe4.jpg
Now look at the back of the instrument cluster and you will see a big green electrical connector, disconnect this and then the instrument cluster can simply be lifted out.
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010845_zps88777334.jpg
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010847_zps17d96d29.jpg
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s562/_JamesT5/P1010846_zps90d82262.jpg
That's it, the DIM is out and now you can send it for repair or replace it with that new overpriced one from the dealers, it's entirely up to you. In my case, I've just taken mine out to show you how it all comes out, a nice easy job for anyone!
Any questions, please ask.
Regards
James