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Removal of the Car Dashboard

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years 1995-2003
Part: Dashboard

Before proceeding with the disassembly, disconnect the negative terminal of the battery and remove the instrument cluster by unscrewing the side screws. You can then extract the instrument cluster from the dashboard, behind which is the connector that will be removed by pressing the safety lever. Next, remove the center control panel by taking out the top screws. Once the panel is lifted, disconnect the control switches from the connectors. You can then move on to removing the dashboard mounting screws and the anchoring screws, including the central one, to free it completely.

Updated on 22 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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