65 11 075 Removing and installing/replacing DVD changer

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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 luggage compartment trim on side panel on right. Refer to 51 47 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
Disconnect battery negative lead. Refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove luggage compartment trim on left side panel. Refer to 51 47 210 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON LEFT SIDE PANEL .

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

Release screws (1).

Pull DVD changer (2) out of fixture (3).

Unlock and disconnect associated plug connection, remove CD changer (2).

Fig 1: Identifying DVD Changer Retaining Screws

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Replacement:

Release screws (1) and remove both holders (2) from DVD changer (3).

Installation:

If necessary, remove transportation lock.

Fig 2: Removing Holders From DVD Changer

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .