65 50 055 Removing and installing/replacing central information display (Version 1)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove center fresh air grille . See 64 22 162 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING MIDDLE FRESH-AIR GRILLE (128i) or 64 22 162 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING MIDDLE FRESH-AIR GRILLE (135i) .
Remove Car Communication Computer

Open monitor (1) as illustrated.

Release screws (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Monitor And Screws

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Release bolts (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2) and release associated wiring harness.

Installation:

Make sure wiring harness is correctly laid and secured.

Raise central information display (3) on passenger side.

Disconnect plug connection (4).

Feed out associated wiring harness and remove central information display (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Bolts

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Installation:

Make sure wiring harness of central information display (3) is correctly routed.