65 12 320 Removing and installing (replacing) 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).
NOTE:
Comply with notes and notes on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES
.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove RADIO AND IHKA CONTROLS .
- Disconnect battery earth lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD or 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING 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, AS OF 09/2009 .
Replacement:
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .
Load additionally for following vehicles' service history:
- F01, F02, F03, F07, F10, F11 with production date from 07/2013
Load service history:
- 05 Maintenance and Pre-Delivery Check
- Service history