65 50 057 Removing and installing/replacing Central Information Display (CID)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).

Necessary preliminary work

F01, 02, 03, 04:

Remove decorative strip on dashboard in middle

F07, 10, 11, 18:

Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD ON RIGHT .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 65 50 1AZ .

Guide out CID (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And CID

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

Remove CID (3).

Installation note:

Ensure correct cable routing.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections And CID

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Installation note:

Brackets (1) on CID (2) must be seated correctly in intended dashboard guides.

Fig 3: Identifying Brackets And CID

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .