65 83 020 Removing and installing (replacing) Car Infotainment Computer (CIC)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, and 2007 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides. See61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead . See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove middle trim for instrument panel . See 51 45 310 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CENTER TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .

IMPORTANT: When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.

Release screws (1). Tightening torque 6 Nm . Feed out car infotainment computer (2) towards front. Disconnect plug connections and remove car infotainment computer (2).

Unlock plug connections (2)/(3) and disconnect. Remove CIC (1).

Only for US models with satellite tuner: When replacing the CIC unit, additional work is required! See Replacing satellite tuner from 09/2009 .