84 21 535 Removing and installing (replacing) hands-free charging electronics (optional extra SA644)

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

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Necessary preliminary tasks

Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
IF NECESSARY, REMOVE AMPLIFIER .

Remove left luggage compartment trim panel (1).

Remove luggage compartment flap (2).

Installation:

Make sure cover (1) and flap (2) are correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Left Luggage Compartment Trim Panel And Luggage Compartment Flap

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Lift out expanding rivets (2).

Remove left shelf support (3).

Installation:

Expanding rivets (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Left Shelf Support, Expanding Rivets And Nuts

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Remove hands-free charging electronics (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connections And Nuts

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING .
If necessary, log mobile phone on to vehicle