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

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Special tools required:

00 9 340

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:

Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD IN MIDDLE

Insert special tool 00 9 340 as illustrated.

Carefully lever out cover (1) towards front and unclip.

Fig 1: Removing Cover

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove cover (2).

Installation note:

Retaining lugs and guides must not be missing or damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Cover

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Release all screws (arrow).

Pull control panel (1) forwards slightly.

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Remove the control panel (1).

Fig 3: Locating Control Panel Screws

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING .