84 11 555 Removing and installing/replacing handsfree microphone

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IMPORTANT: Disconnecting the plug connection for the hands-free microphone or emergency SOS call button results in fault memory entries in the telephone control unit (limitation in the emergency SOS call system).
After fitting, read out fault memory and if necessary delete entries.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove roof switch cluster . See 61 31 043 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER .

Lever hands-free microphone (1) with a suitable tool out of mounting.

Installation:

Direction arrow (2) must point in direction of travel.

Fig 1: Levering Hands-Free Microphone

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Installation:

Retaining lugs (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Lugs

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