65 83 580 Removing and installing/replacing DVD drive for Car Communication Computer: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
Risk of damage!
Place Car Communication Computer on special tool 12 7 192 (antistatic mat) and connect to earth/ground.

Necessary preliminary work

Remove FRONT TRIM PANEL FOR CAR COMMUNICATION COMPUTER .

If necessary, cut through warranty seal.

Raise lid (1) with special tool 64 1 020 all round and remove from Car Communication Computer (2).

Fig 1: Removing Car Communication Computer

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Release screws (1).

Feed out bridge (2).

Installation note:

Use special tool 00 9 450 to tighten down screws.

Tightening torque 65 11 3AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Bridge And Screws

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Cut through labels at marked points (1).

Release screws (2) and remove cover (3).

Installation note:

Use special tool 00 9 450 to tighten down screws.

Tightening torque 65 11 3AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Cover, Marked Points And Screws

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Release screws (1) with magnetic screwdriver.

Installation note:

Tab (2) of DVD drive must be above tab (3) of Car Communication Computer.

Fig 4: Identifying Tab

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Turn Car Communication Computer through 180° and carefully feed out DVD drive.

Carefully disconnect plug connections (1, 2).

Remove DVD drive (3).

Installation note:

Ensure correct cable routing.

Fig 5: Identifying DVD Drive And Plug Connections

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NOTE: There are two versions of the plug connection (2) shown in image R65 0952:
Previous version (1): ribbon cable is connected horizontally
Current version (2): ribbon cable is connected vertically

Fig 6: Identifying Ribbon Cable Connection

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