84 10 050 Removing and installing (replacing) USB hub
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IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).
See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove left front seat . See SEATS - REPAIR (CONVERTIBLE) or SEATS - REPAIR (COUPE) .
- Remove front left entrance cover strip . See 51 47 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP (CONVERTIBLE) or 51 47 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP (COUPE) .
- Fold back carpet for passenger compartment at front left in direction of travel
Remove USB hub protective socket (1) from footwell insert (2).
Unlock catches (3) with a suitable tool and remove USB hub protective socket cover (5).
Installation:
Make sure USB hub protective socket cover (5) engages correctly on USB hub protective socket lower section.
Seal (4) must not be damaged; if necessary, replace USB hub protective socket cover (5).
Fig 1: Identifying USB Hub Protective Socket, Catches, USB Hub Protective Socket Cover And Footwell Insert
Remove USB hub (1) from USB hub protective socket lower section (2).
Installation:
Make sure rubber grommet (4) is correctly seated on USB hub protective socket lower section (2).
Disconnect plug connection (3).