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Removing the Instrument Cluster from the BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Instrument cluster

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Today's step-by-step instructions will show you how to remove and replace the instrument cluster of the BMW 3 Series in simple steps. First, get inside the vehicle and start unscrewing the screws found on the inner part of the instrument cluster cover; then pry on the sides to detach it and remove it from the dashboard, disconnecting the various connectors located on the back, as shown in the video.

At this point, install the new instrument cluster, making the connections and securing it properly to the dashboard, following the video tutorial to the end!


Updated on 8 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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