65 83 020 Removing and installing (replacing) Car Information Computer (CIC)

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

A hard disk is installed in the Car Information Computer (CIC).

Carry out mechanical work on the CIC and adjacent components with care.

Avoid subjecting the CIC to vibration / shocks.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Necessary preliminary work

Only disconnect E72: both negative battery cables
Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
Remove MIDDLE TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .

IMPORTANT: When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 65 11 6AZ .

Feed out car infotainment computer (2) towards front.

Disconnect plug connections and remove car infotainment computer (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Infotainment Computer And Screws

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Unlock plug connections (2)/(3) and disconnect.

Remove CIC (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections And CIC

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Only for US models with satellite tuner:

When replacing the CIC unit, additional work is required!

Heed document REPLACE SATELLITE TUNER FROM 09/2009 .

Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .