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

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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 discharge (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 FRONT STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
Remove CENTRE CONSOLE TRIM .

Release screws (1).

Remove radio and IHKA controls (2).

Unlock plug connections behind and disconnect.

IMPORTANT: Assign keypad depending on optional equipment.

Fig 1: Identifying IHKA Controls And Screw

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .