Instrument cluster — removal and installation (Opel Zafira A)

Removal the instrument cluster of the Astra model

1. Prepare the car for work (see "Preparing the car for maintenance and repair").

2. Using a thin slotted screwdriver, pry up the plugs at the bottom of the instrument panel trim to the right and left of the steering column.



3. Using a TORX T20 key, unscrew the two upper...



...bottom left...



...and the lower right screws securing the instrument panel trim.





4. Pulling it towards you, remove the instrument panel cover.



5. Using a TORX T20 key, unscrew the two screws securing the instrument panel.



6. Release the upper instrument panel retainer by sliding it from right to left, thereby disconnecting the wiring harness connector.



7. Remove the instrument panel from the panel.

Removal the instrument panel of the Zafira model

1. Prepare the car for work (see "Preparing the car for maintenance and repair").

2. Remove the car radio and its mounting frame (see "Car radio - removal and installation").

3. Move the center console trim down (see "Zafira climate control unit - check and replacement").

4. Remove the control unit for external and internal lighting (see "External and internal lighting control unit - removal, replacement of backlight lamp and installation").

5. Remove the fuse box cover (see "Mounting Blocks - Replacing Fuses and Relays").

6. Lower the steering column as far down as possible and pull it towards you (see "Adjusting the position of the steering wheel and seat").

7. Disconnect the steering column switches from the steering column (see "Steering column switches - checking and replacement").

8. Using a thin slotted screwdriver, pry up and remove the upper section of the left ventilation grille.



9. Using a TORX T20 key, unscrew the nine screws securing the instrument panel trim: the upper left...



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...the two lower left ones...



...two above the instrument panel...



...one above the multifunction display...



...one behind the central ventilation grille...





...lower right...



...and one to the right of the steering column.



10. Move the left edge of the overlay, pressing the retainer outward...



...we move the wiring harness block of the lighting control unit down.





11. Pull the entire cover slightly towards you and disconnect the wiring harness connector from the multifunctional display from the inside.



12. Remove the cover assembly with the multifunctional display.



13. Further removal of the instrument panel is similar to removal from the Astra model (see above).

Glass replacement

In case of damage (abrasions, cracks) the instrument panel protective glass can be replaced separately. To do this, press and remove nine protective glass clips from the holders one by one and remove it.

Installation

We install the parts in reverse order.