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

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

NOTE: Follow instructions for HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove CENTRAL TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Release screws (1).

Pull CIC (2) forwards a little.

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Remove CIC (2).

Installation:

Make sure CIC (2) is correctly seated in guide lugs (3).

Fig 1: Identifying CIC And Guide Lugs

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Unlock plug connections (2) and (3) and disconnect.

Remove CIC (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections And CIC

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Replacement:

Remove FRONT PANEL

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .