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

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! A hard disk is installed in the Car Information Computer (CIC). Carry out mechanical work on the CIC and adjacent components with care. Avoid subjecting the CIC to shaking/shocks.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove middle trim for instrument panel. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CENTRE INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM (FROM 03/2007) , REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CENTRE INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM (UP TO 03/2007) , or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTRE (BOTTOM) INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .

Release screws (1). Pull CIC (2) forwards a little. Installation: Make sure CIC (2) is correctly seated in guide lugs (3).

Fig 1: Release Screws And Pull CIC Forward A Little

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

Fig 2: Unlock Plug Connections And Disconnect

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