34 52 121 Removing and installing/renewing ICM control unit: Notes

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD protection).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove SIDE TRIM PANEL on center console on left and right
Remove CENTRE ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT
Remove REAR CENTRE CONSOLE TRIM

Open ashtray cover (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Ashtray Cover

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage in area (1) of center console on left and right!

Fig 2: Identifying Centre Console Damage Area

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Release left and right screws (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque 51 16 7AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Centre Console Screws

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Release screws (1) on center console carrier.

Installation:

Tightening torque 51 16 4AZ .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to center console (2)!

Observe the following instruction exactly.

Fig 4: Identifying Centre Console And Screws

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Raise center console (1) at rear (A) 7 cm.

Fig 5: Identifying Centre Console

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NOTE: Picture shows center console removed.

Unfasten screws (2).

Installation:

Replace screws.

Tightening torque 34 51 2AZ .

Swing out ICM control unit (3).

Disconnect plug connection (1).

IMPORTANT: Do not trap any electrical leads when installing ICM control unit!

Fig 6: Identifying ICM Control Unit, Plug Connection And Screws

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