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

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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 Using Special Tool (00 9 317)
G08513705Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

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

Fig 2: Identifying A/C Control Panel And Plug Connections
G08513706Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.