65 50 025 Removing and installing/replacing video switch

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

NOTE: Follow instructions for HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Necessary preliminary tasks

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .

Remove left luggage compartment panel end cover (1).

Remove luggage compartment flap (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Left Luggage Compartment Panel End Cover And Luggage Compartment Flap

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Lift out expanding rivets (2).

Remove left floor panel support (3).

Installation:

Expanding rivets (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Expanding Rivets, Left Floor Panel Support And Nuts

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Remove video switch (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Video Switch, Plug Connection And Nuts

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