65 12 200 Removing and installing (replacing) audio system controller

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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:

E60: 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 middle trim for instrument panel. Refer to 51 45 310 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CENTER TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .

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

Release screws (1).

IMPORTANT: Do not scratch center console trim, cover if necessary.

Pull back audio system controller (2) slightly.

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Remove audio system controller (2).

Fig 1: Locating Audio System Controller Retaining Screws

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Replacement:

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