64 11 378 Removing and installing/replacing heating - A/C system control panel (version with CCC/ASK and CIC)

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: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Abbreviations:

C entral I nformation C omputer (CIC)

C ar C ommunication C omputer (CCC)

A udio S ystem C ontroller (ASK)

Necessary preliminary tasks

NOTE: Unclip the heater/air conditioner control panel (2) by simultaneously

Fit special tool 00 9 340 on either side as illustrated.

Unclip heater/air conditioner control panel (2) complete with trim (1) at fastening points (4) and pull back.

Fig 1: Removing Heater/Air Conditioner Control Panel

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Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Remove heater/air conditioner control panel (2) complete with trim (1).

Replacement

Carefully unclip control panel trim (1) at inner retaining points (2) only.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to control panel!

Fig 2: Identifying Control Panel Trim And Inner Retaining Points

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Carefully unclip control panel trim (1) at outer retaining points (2) only.

Remove trim (1) from control panel (3).

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to control panel (3)!

Fig 3: Identifying Control Panel, Trim, And Outer Retaining Points

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Replacement: