CLU Variant Coding

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After replacing the cluster with a new one, must be performed the "Variant Coding" procedure.

Connect the cable of KDS to the Data Link Connector in Driver Side Crash Pad Lower Panel, turn the power on KDS.
Select model and "BCM".
Select "Variant Coding" mode to perform.

Fig 1: Screen Display - S/W Management - CLU Variant Coding (1 Of 3)
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Fig 2: Screen Display - S/W Management - CLU Variant Coding (2 Of 3)
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Fig 3: Screen Display - S/W Management - CLU Variant Coding (3 Of 3)
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If the Trouble Codes occurred when performing Variant Coding, try the CLU Variant Coding again after checking the installation status of CLU System.

Fig 4: Screen Display - CLU Variant Coding - Installation Status (1 Of 4)

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Fig 5: Screen Display - CLU Variant Coding - Installation Status (2 Of 4)

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Fig 6: Screen Display - CLU Variant Coding - Installation Status (3 Of 4)

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Fig 7: Screen Display - CLU Variant Coding - Installation Status (4 Of 4)

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