65 50 170 Replacing cover for Central Information Display (CID, TPO)

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Special tools required:

NOTE: These repair instructions apply to the Central Information Display (CID) of the manufacturer TPO.

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

Necessary preliminary work

Remove CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY

Release screws at marked points.

Tightening torque 65 50 3AZ .

NOTE: To tighten screws, use special tool 00 9 460 .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Cover And Central Information Display

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Remove rear cover (1) of central information display (2).

Detach adhesive tape fixation (1).

Installation note:

A new adhesive tape is included with the replacement part delivery.

Disconnect plug connection (2).

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
The wiring harness (4) can be crushed by the cover (3) at the position marked by the arrow!

Installation note:

The adhesive tape (1) of the wiring harness (4) must be applied before installation of the cover (3)!

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Release screws at marked positions.

Tightening torque 65 50 2AZ .

NOTE: To tighten screws, use special tool 00 9 450 .

Feed out cable (2) from guides.

Installation note:

Ensure correct cable routing (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Latch Mechanisms, Cable Routing And Central Information Display Cover

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Carefully raise latch mechanisms (1) and remove central information display cover (3).

Installation note:

Make sure latch mechanisms (1) are heard to click into place.

Make sure cover (3) is correctly seated on central information display.