84 10 800 Removing and installing/replacing Combobox

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

Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRE .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD

Raise luggage compartment floor trim panel (1) at handle (2) and remove in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Luggage Compartment Floor Trim Panel

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Open storage tray in luggage compartment floor at front (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 2: Removing Front Luggage Compartment Floor Storage Tray

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque: 6.0 Nm.

Remove Combox (3).

Installation note:

Note colour coding of plug connection.

Fig 3: Identifying Combox, Plug Connections And Nuts

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING

For vehicles with Teleservices optional equipment:

Update services via menu in the central information display.