65 12 200 Removing and installing (replacing) audio system controller

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Necessary preliminary tasks

Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove MIDDLE TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .

NOTE: Work is shown on the E60 by way of example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other car models.

IMPORTANT: Do not scratch centre console trim, cover if necessary.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 65 11 6AZ .

Pull back audio system controller (2) slightly.

Disconnect associated plug connections.

Remove audio system controller (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Audio System Controller

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .