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)
, see 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
.
NOTE:
Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides
, see 61 00... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS
.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead , see 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
- Remove middle trim for instrument panel , see 51 45 310 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CENTRE 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).
Pull back Car Communication Computer (2) slightly.
Disconnect associated plug connections and remove Car Communication Computer (2).
Unlock plug connections (2)/(3) and disconnect. Remove CIC (1).
Replacement:
Carry out programming/coding.