65 11 072 Removing and installing/replacing CD changer

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right luggage compartment TRIM PANEL .
Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .

NOTE: Follow instructions for HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Open rotary clips (1) and remove.

Remove cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying Rotary Clips And 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).

Fig 2: Identifying Back Covers And CD Changer

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Installation:

Tightening torque: 0.7 Nm

Observe tightening torque (risk of damage).

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 .