65 83 565 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Trim For Car Communication Computer (Holder)

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Special tools required:

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection)! See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .
Risk of damage!
Place Car Communication Computer on special tool 12 7 192 (antistatic mat) and earth/ground.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front trim for Car Communication Computer . See 65 83 560 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT TRIM FOR CAR COMMUNICATION COMPUTER .

Release screws (1) and remove holder (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Holder And Screws

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Installation:

Retaining pin (1) must be adapted to fit in guide hole (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Pin And Guide Hole

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Installation:

Guide tabs (1) must be correctly inserted in front trim holder.

Fig 3: Identifying Guide Tabs

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