65 83 580 Removing and installing/replacing DVD drive for Car Communication Computer (CCC)

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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 connect to earth/ground.

Necessary preliminary work

Partially remove CD DRIVE FOR CCC .

Release screws (1) and remove lid (2) with CD drive.

Installation note:

Make sure cables are correctly laid.

Fig 1: Identifying CD Drive Lid And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying CD Drive Lid Screws

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Release screws (1).

Fig 3: Identifying CD Drive Lid Screws

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Place Car Communication Computer (2) to one side.

Feed out DVD drive and disconnect plug connections (2).

Installation note:

Make sure cables are correctly laid.

Fig 4: Identifying Car Communication Computer And Plug Connections

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NOTE: There are two versions of the upper plug connection (2) shown in image R65 0986:
Previous version (1): ribbon cable is connected horizontally
Current version (2): ribbon cable is connected vertically

Fig 5: Identifying Ribbon Cable Connections

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