65 11... Removing and installing/replacing CD changer magazine

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NOTE: Carry out the following work steps if the CD changer magazine is not automatically ejected.

Insert special tool 65 1 170 on left under CD changer magazine (1) and carefully remove special tool with CD changer magazine (1) from CD changer (2).

Installation:

Check position of CDs in CD changer magazine.

Fig 1: Identifying CD Changer Magazine And CD Changer

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NOTE: A modified CD changer magazine is available from 10/2004 which eliminates incorrect loading.

Checking CD changer magazine:

Pull CD slot (1) out of CD changer (2) and check top side at retaining lugs (3) on right/left.

CD changer magazine before 10/04:
No retaining lugs on right/left.

Replace CD changer magazine.
CD changer magazine from 10/04:
Retaining lugs (3) present on right/left.

Fig 2: Identifying CD Slot, CD Changer And Retaining Lugs
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