65 11 080 Removing and installing/replacing radio

Special tools required:

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:

Pry out trim (1) with special tool 00 9 323 and remove.

Fig 1: Prying Out Trim Using Special Tool (00 9 323)

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Release screws (1).

Pull out radio (2) towards front.

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Fig 2: Identifying Radio With Screws

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US version only:

If there is a violet aerial connection (1) as well as the black aerial connection (2), additional tasks are required when replacing the radio!

Fig 3: Identifying Violet And Black Aerial Connections

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Replacement: