65 83 570 Removing and installing/replacing CD drive for Car Communication Computer

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Special tools required:

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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) .
Risk of damage!
Place Car Communication Computer on special tool 12 7 192 (antistatic mat) and earth/ground.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front trim holder for Car Communication Computer , see 65 83 565 Removing and installing/replacing front trim for Car Communication Computer (holder) .

Release screws (1), remove CD drive and place to one side.

Installation:

Ensure correct routing of cables.

Fig 1: Identifying CD Drive And Screws

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Replacement:

Release screws (1) and remove cover (2) from CD drive.

Fig 2: Identifying CD Drive, Cover And Screws

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Cut through warranty seal (1) at marked point.

Release screw (2).

Lift side cover out of mounting (3) and carefully place to one side.

Fig 3: Identifying Warranty Seal And Mounting

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Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove CD drive.

Installation:

Ensure correct routing of cables.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection And CD Drive

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