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

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 19 other vehicles, including the 2010 BMW M5, 2009 BMW M5, 2008 BMW M5, 2007 BMW M5, and 2007 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CAR COMMUNICATION COMPUTER .

Release screws (1).

Fold down front panel for Car Communication Computer (2) and set down.

Fig 1: Folding Down Front Panel For Car Communication Computer

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: "LIF" stands for Low Insert Force.

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

Remove front trim for Car Communication Computer (4) from Car Communication Computer (3).

Fig 2: Removing Front Trim For Car Communication Computer From Car Communication Computer

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.