62 30 010 Removing and installing/replacing head-up display

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).

IMPORTANT: Do not scratch head-up display lens!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove instrument panel trim . See 51 45 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides. See 61 00... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Release screws (1).

Remove air duct (2) from air distributor (3).

If necessary, remove fitted foam seal (4) from head-up display (5).

Fig 1: Removing Air Duct From Air Distributor

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If necessary, unclip fitted flexible shaft (display adjustment).

Installation:

Clean head-up display lens.
Adjust head-up display (5).
Make sure eccentric (2) is in correct installation position.
If fitted, make sure flexible shaft is in correct installation position.

Fig 2: Identifying Centering Caps, Lugs And Head-Up Display
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Release lock nut (1) and remove.

Remove eccentric (2) in direction of arrow.

Release screws (3).

Pull head-up display (5) back slightly and fold upwards.

Unlock and disconnect plug connection (4) and remove head-up display (5).

Installation:

Make sure centering caps (1) are correctly seated on lugs (2) of head-up display (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Centering Caps, Lugs And Head-Up Display

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding.