65 12 265 Removing and installing/replacing DVD player in rear console

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

IMPORTANT: Comply with instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Necessary preliminary work:

Clamp off BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
Remove REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .

Remove CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

Unlock plug connections (1) and (2) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections

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Release screws (1).

Remove DVD player (2).

Fig 2: Identifying DVD Player And Screws

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .