65 12 320 Removing and installing Headunit Basis
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IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
There is a hard disk installed in the headunit.
Carry out mechanical work on the headunit and adjacent components with care.
Avoid subjecting the headunit to vibration/shocks.
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION)
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NOTE:
Comply with notes on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove RADIO AND IHKA CONTROLS
- Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD (F03: Disconnect both battery earth leads).
NOTE:
Picture for example purposes only!
Release screws (1).
Pull head unit (2) forward.
Installation note:
Check head unit (2) is correctly seated on retaining lug at marked points.
Unlock and disconnect all plug connections (2) in the marked area.
Remove headunit (1).
Only for US models with satellite radio:
When replacing the headunit, additional work is required!
- Refer to document REPLACING SATELLITE TUNER .
Replacement:
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .
Load additionally for following vehicles' service history:
- 1-Series F2x, 3-Series F3x from series introduction
- F01, F02, F03, F07, F10, F11 with production date from 07/2013
- F06, F12, F13 with production date from 03/2014
- F15, F16 from volume production launch
- F18 with production date from 09/2013
- F25 with production date from 04/2014
- F26 as of series introduction
Load service history
- 05 Maintenance and Pre-Delivery Check
- Service history