65 83 020 Removing and installing (replacing) Car Information Computer (CIC)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 BMW 650i, 2008 BMW 650i, and 2007 BMW 650i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim. See 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .
- Disconnect battery earth 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 fibres. See 61 00... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS
IMPORTANT:
Do not scratch decorative trims (1), cover if necessary.
Unfasten screws (2). Pull back Car Communication Computer (3) slightly. Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect. Remove Car Communication Computer (3).
Replacement: Carry out programming/encoding.