65 83 020 Removing and installing (replacing) Car Information Computer (CIC)
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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 damage (ESD protection).
NOTE:
Comply with notes and notes on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES
.
Necessary preliminary work
- Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE (F03: disconnect both negative battery cables).
- Remove RADIO AND IHKA CONTROLS .
NOTE:
Picture for example purposes only!
Unfasten screws (2).
Pull CIC (3) out of guide.
Installation note:
Make sure CIC (3) is correctly seated in guide lugs (1).
Unlock plug connections (2) and (3) and disconnect.
Remove CIC (1).
Only for US models with satellite radio:
When replacing the CIC unit, additional work is required!
- Refer to REPLACING SATELLITE TUNER, AS OF 09/2009 .
Replacement:
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .
Additionally 1-Series F2x and 3-Series F3x:
Load service history:
- 05 Maintenance and Pre-Delivery Check
- Service history