61 31 321 Removing and installing radio and A/C control panel

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 vibration/shocks.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

IMPORTANT: Carry out installation in a dust-free workshop area only.
To avoid damage, do not touch or dirty the display field.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Picture for example purposes only!

Release screws (1).

Carefully lever out radio and A/C control panel (2) with special tool 00 9 317 at points (3) in direction of arrow.

IMPORTANT: Assign keypad depending on optional equipment .

Fig 1: Removing Radio And A/C Control Panel With Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove radio and A/C control panel (2).

Fig 2: Identifying A/C Control Panel And Plug Connection

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Replacement:

Pull off outer decorative trim (1) starting from radio and IHKA controls (2).

Installation note:

Retaining lugs on decorative trim (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Pulling Outer Decorative Trim Starting From Radio And IHKA Controls

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Replacement: