65 83 560 Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Trim For 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 Car Communication Computer . See 65 83 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CAR COMMUNICATION COMPUTER

Release screws (1).

Fold down front panel for Car Communication Computer (2) and set down.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws & Car Communication Computer

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NOTE: "LIF" stands for Low Insert Force.

Open catch of LIF plug (2) in direction of arrow and feed out LIF cable (1).

Remove front trim for Car Communication Computer (4) from Car Communication Computer (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Catch Of LIF Plug In Direction Of Arrow

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