65 83 010 Removing and Installing/Replacing Car Communication Computer

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment floor trim . See 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL
Disconnect battery negative lead . See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY
Remove middle trim for instrument panel . See 51 45 310 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CENTER TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides. See 61 00... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS

IMPORTANT: Do not scratch decorative trims (1), cover if necessary.

Release screws (2).

Pull back Car Communication Computer (3) slightly.

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Remove Car Communication Computer (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws & Car Communication Computer

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding using BMW scan tool.