65 50 030 Removing and installing/replacing TV module

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

NOTE: Follow INSTRUCTIONS for handling optical fibres.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM ON LEFT SIDE PANEL

Lever out expansion rivets (1).

Feed out storage compartment (2) towards top.

Fig 1: Identifying Storage Compartment And Rivets

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Raise TV module including bracket (2).

Unlock and disconnect associated plug connections (3).

Feed out TV module (2).

Fig 2: Identifying TV Module With Plug Connections And Nuts

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Replacement

Release screws (1).

Remove bracket (2) from TV module.

Fig 3: Identifying Bracket On TV Module

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