Front Information Display Control Head Control Module -J523- BASIC, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, THROUGH 05/29/2009

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Radio Removal ToolT10057
Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Connector Protective CapsVAS6223/9

-- If control module is replaced, select "Replacement" function for appropriate control module in "Guided Fault Finding" .

Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the ignition key.

Removing from the instrument panel

-- Insert the clips on the Radio Removal ToolT10057 into the slots on the Front Information Display Control Head Control Module -J523- until they lock into place. Points on the grip eyelets of tool face outward.

Fig 1: Connecting Fiber-Optic Repair Set To MOST-Bus Connector

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-- Remove the Front Information Display Control Head Control Module -J523- from the mounting frame.

-- Release and disconnect the connectors from the Front Information Display Control Head Control Module -J523-.

-- Connect the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Connector Protective CapsVAS6223/9 -1- to the connector for the MOST-Bus -2-.

Fig 2: Fiber-Optic Cable Harness Connector And Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9

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-- Pull Radio Removal ToolT10057 out while pressing on locking tabs on Front Information Display Control Head Control Module -J523-.

Removing from beneath center armrest

Fig 3: Identifying Radio Removal Tool T10057 Inserted Into Release Slits On External Audio Source Connection

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-- Remove the Front Information Display Control Head Control Module -J523- from the mounting frame.

-- Release and disconnect the connectors from the Front Information Display Control Head Control Module -J523-.

-- Connect the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Connector Protective CapsVAS6223/9 -1- to the connector for the MOST-Bus -2-.

Fig 4: Fiber-Optic Cable Harness Connector And Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9

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-- Pull Radio Removal ToolT10057 out while pressing on locking tabs on Front Information Display Control Head Control Module -J523-.

Installing

-- Connect harness connectors.

-- Slide Front Information Display Control Head Control Module -J523- into installation frame until it engages.