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

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Special tools required:

12 7 192

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) !
Risk of damage!
Place Car Communication Computer on special tool 12 7 192 (antistatic mat) and earth/ground.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove CAR COMMUNICATION COMPUTER .

Unlock retainer (1) and carefully raise front trim (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Front Trim And Retainer

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If necessary, unclip retaining lugs (2) and carefully remove front trim (1).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Front Trim Retaining Lugs

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NOTE: "LIF" stands for Low Insertion Force.

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

Remove front trim (3).

Fig 3: Removing Front Trim

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