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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW 550i, 2009 BMW 550i, and 2008 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
Risk of damage!
Place Car Communication Computer on special tool 12 7 192 (antistatic mat) and connect to 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: Identifying Cover And 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: 0.4 Nm

Fig 2: Identifying Bridge

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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: 0.4 Nm

Fig 3: Identifying Stickers 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 And Lug Of Car Communication Computer

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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 DVD Drive

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NOTE:

There are two versions of the plug connection (2) shown in Fig 5:

Previous version (1): ribbon cable is connected horizontally

Current version (2): ribbon cable is connected vertically

Fig 6: Identifying Ribbon Cable Connection Horizontally And Vertically

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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 .