65 83 010 Removing and installing/replacing Car Communication Computer

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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) .

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides . See 61 00... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect negative battery cable . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD (CONVERTIBLE)
Remove central trim for instrument panel . See 51 45 310 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CENTRE TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Release screws (1).

Pull back Car Communication Computer (2) a little and disconnect plug connection.

Remove Car Communication Computer (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Car Communication Computer With Screws

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding .