65 11 072 Removing and installing/replacing CD changer

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

E60: Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM ON SIDE PANEL ON RIGHT
E61: Remove flap in luggage compartment panel on right
Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD

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

Open rotary clips (1) and remove.

Remove cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Cover

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NOTE: Open glovebox.

Fold back covers (1) on CD changer (3).

Release screws (2).

Pull back CD changer (3) slightly.

Unlock and disconnect associated plug connection, remove CD changer (3).

Installation:

Tightening torque 64 11 1AZ .

Observe tightening torque (risk of damage).

Fig 2: Pulling Back CD Changer Slightly

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Installation:

When pushing CD changer in, lay associated wire harness carefully by hand. For this purpose, in advance:

Remove BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM PANEL FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .