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Special tools required

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 shaking/shocks.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Do not turn special tool 00 9 317 when levering out and pay attention to pressure points.

Lever out decorative strip (2) from left side beginning at retaining points (1) with special tool 00 9 317 .

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove decorative strip (2).

Fig 1: Levering Out Decorative Strip From Left Side Beginning At Retaining Points With Special Tool 00 9 317
G04752801Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Clips (1) must be seated in associated mountings.

If necessary, remove clips (1) remaining on decorative strip.

Replace damaged clips (1):

  1. A Turn clip (1) with screwdriver to left by approx. 90°.
  2. B Lever out clip (1) from below.
    Fig 2: Removing Clips Remaining On Decorative Strip
    G04752797Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: