65 11 240 Removing and installing digital radio (IBOS)

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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) .

NOTE: Follow instructions for handling optical fibres, refer to 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead, refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove luggage compartment trim on left side panel, refer to 51 47 210 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON LEFT SIDE PANEL .

Release screws (1) and remove digital radio (2) from bracket.

Fig 1: Identifying Digital Radio Retaining Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 2: Locating Digital Radio Plug Connection

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Replacement:

Release screws (1) and remove digital radio (2) from bracket (3).

Fig 3: View Of Digital Radio And Bracket

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