65 11 080 Removing and installing/replacing radio

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove operator unit for heater/air conditioner . See 64 11 377 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER OPERATOR UNIT (VERSION WITHOUT CCC/ASK) .

Release screws (1).

Pull back radio receiver (2) slightly.

Disconnect associated plug connections and remove radio receiver (2).

Installation:

Make sure the rear guide pin of the radio receiver (2) is correctly seated in the associated mounting.

Fig 1: Identifying Back Radio Receiver And Screws

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding .