65 90 550 Replacing CD/DVD drive for navigation computer

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Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection)! Refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Comply with notes and instructions on handling navigation computers. Refer to 65 90 ... NOTES ON HANDLING NAVIGATION COMPUTERS .

Replace the destroyed seal on all devices with the new seal supplied.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

MK II version:

Cut through seal (1). Release screws (2) on both sides and carefully fold down front panel (3).

Fig 1: Folding Down Front Panel

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Installation:

Replace the destroyed seal with the new seal supplied.

Lever cover (1) with special tool 00 9 318 upwards out of side catches.

Fig 2: Levering Cover

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Release screws (1) and carefully lift out CD drive (2).

Fig 3: Removing CD Drive

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MK III and MK IV versions:

Cut through seal (1). Carefully lever off cover (2) with special tool 00 9 318.

Fig 4: Levering Off Cover

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Installation:

Replace the destroyed seal with the new seal supplied.

MK III version:

Release screws (1) and carefully lift out drive (2).

Fig 5: Lifting Out Drive

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IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables and connectors must not be damaged!

Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove drive (2).

Fig 6: Removing Drive

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MK IV version:

Release screws (1). Carefully lift out DVD drive (2).

Fig 7: Lifting Out DVD Drive

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IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables and connectors must not be damaged!

Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove DVD drive (2).

Fig 8: Removing DVD Drive

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