65 83 020 Removing and installing (replacing) Car Information Computer (CIC)
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IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
A hard disk is installed in the Car Information Computer (CIC).
Carry out mechanical work on the CIC and adjacent components with care.
Avoid subjecting the CIC to vibration/shocks.
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION)
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IMPORTANT:
Comply with instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES
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Necessary preliminary work:
- Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .
- Remove RADIO AND IHKA CONTROLS .
NOTE:
Picture for example purposes only!
Unfasten screws (2).
Pull CIC (3) out of guide.
Installation note:
Make sure CIC (3) is correctly seated in guide lugs (1).
Unlock plug connections (2) and (3) and disconnect.
Remove CIC (1).
Only for US models with satellite radio:
When replacing the CIC unit, additional work is required!
- Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SATELLITE TUNER (ONLY FOR US MODELS STARTING AT 09/2009) .
Replacement:
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .
Additionally 1-Series F2x and 3-Series F3x:
Load service history
- 05 Maintenance and Pre-Delivery Check
- Service history