65 83 560 Removing and installing/replacing front trim for Car Communication Computer

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). Refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove Car Communication Computer. Refer to 65 83 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CAR COMMUNICATION COMPUTER .

Release screws (1).

Fold down front panel for Car Communication Computer (2) and set down.

Fig 1: Identifying Computer Front Panel Retaining Screws

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NOTE: "LIF" stands for Low Insert Force.

Open catch of LIF plug (2) in direction of arrow and feed out LIF cable (1).

Remove front trim for Car Communication Computer (4) from Car Communication Computer (3).

Fig 2: View Of LIF Plug

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