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65 12 320 Removing and installing (replacing) Headunit Basis

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

There is a hard disk installed in the headunit.

Carry out mechanical work on the headunit and adjacent components with care.

Avoid subjecting the headunit to vibration/shocks.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).
NOTE: Comply with notes and notes on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

NOTE: Illustration for example purposes only!

Release screws (1).

Pull head unit (2) forward.

Installation note: 

Check head unit (2) is correctly seated on retaining lug at marked points.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Champ
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Unlock and disconnect all plug connections (2) in the marked area.

Remove headunit (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Headunit Plug Connections
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Only for US models with satellite radio: 

When replacing the headunit, additional work is required!

Replacement: 

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .

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