5000 inst. cluster removal

[Andrew Sitzer]

John, on my 5ks the spedo cable was very holding it in.. there is a black
retaining clip that disconnects the spedo cable from the cluster that has
a tendency to snap if you pull to hard -- so, lesson learned, dont pull
too hard.. I would tried feeding additional slack from the spedo cable
through the firewall while somebody else gently manuevers the cluster out
(sometimes takes some wiggling)
Good Luck!
-Andrew S.



 > > Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 11:38:56 -0500
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> From: johnholt at sympatico.ca (John Holt)
> Subject: 5000 Instrument cluster removal
>
> Have no problem in removing the 90Q instrument cluster after removing the
> multi-stalk module off the steering wheel shaft and then two screws.
>
> On the 1986 5000 TQ Wagon, I'm baffled. After doing the same removal
> process, something seems to be retaining the cluster such as an additional
> screw, cable or whatever?
>
> Help appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> John....