65 83 580 Removing and installing/replacing DVD drive for Car Communication Computer

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Special tools required:

00 9 450 . See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .
12 7 192 . See ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS .
64 1 020 . See HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - SPECIAL TOOLS .

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 .

If necessary, cut through warranty seal.

Raise cover (1) with special tool 64 1 020 all round and remove from Car Communication Computer (2).

Fig 1: Raise Cover With Special Tool (64 1 020)

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Release bolts (1).

Feed out bridge (2).

Installation:

Use special tool 00 9 450 to tighten down screws.

Tightening torque 65 11 3AZ , see 11 MONO RADIO

Fig 2: Feed Out Bridge And Bolts

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Cut through stickers at marked points (1).

Release screws (2) and remove trim (3).

Installation:

Use special tool 00 9 450 to tighten down screws.

Tightening torque 65 11 3AZ , see 11 MONO RADIO

Fig 3: Cut Stickers At Marked Points

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Release screws (1) with magnetic screwdriver.

Installation:

Lug (2) of DVD drive must be above lug (3) of Car Communication Computer.

Fig 4: Identifying Lug Of DVD Drive

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Turn Car Communication Computer through 180° and carefully feed out DVD drive.

Carefully disconnect plug connections (1, 2).

Remove DVD drive (3).

Installation:

Ensure correct cable routing.

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connections And DVD Drive

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After installation:

On cars before March 2006 it is essential after replacing the DVD drive to carry out a measures plan or a software update as per SSS/Progman/CIP .