61 31 054 Removing and installing/replacing center console control panel (with CCC/ASK, CIC)

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.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unclip cover (3) at fastening points (1) and (2).

Feed out associated ribbon cable and remove cover (3) complete with center console control panel (4).

Fig 1: Removing Center Console Control Panel

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Replacement

Unclip center console control panel (1) at fastening points (2) and (4) and remove.

NOTE: Ribbon cable (3) of center console control panel (1) leads to heating and air conditioning control panel.

Installation note:

Make sure center console control panel (1) latches correctly in upper fastening points (4) and lower fastening points (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Center Console Control Panel, Ribbon Cable, And Fastening Points

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Replacement

Assign buttons according to vehicle equipment.