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How to Remove an Instrument Cluster on a BMW 323i

1. Pop the hood of your BMW and disconnect the battery terminals. Sit in the drivers seat and lower the steering wheel to its lowest position within the steering column.
2. Locate the bezel around the outskirts of the instrument cluster. This can come in either plastic or rubber. Remove the two screws attached to the bezel with a Phillips screwdriver. Pull the bezel out of the dashboard.
3. Remove the three mounting screws which fix the instrument cluster to the dashboard. Slide the panel out and remove the battery connector from the rear. You can either pull it out with your hand or use a screwdriver to pop it out.
4. Pull the instrument cluster fully out of the dashboard. Clean the space left in the dashboard with a cloth to ensure there is no dust or debris, which can get into the instrument cluster.
5. To reattach the instrument cluster or insert a new one, install the cluster following the removal steps in reverse.