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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) .
IMPORTANT: Comply with instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Necessary preliminary work: 

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).

Fig 1: Identifying Guide Lugs, CIC And Screws
G06886516Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock plug connections (2) and (3) and disconnect.

Remove CIC (1).

Fig 2: Identifying CIC And Plug Connections
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Only for US models with satellite radio: 

When replacing the CIC unit, additional work is required!

Replacement: 

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .

Additionally 1-Series F2x and 3-Series F3x: 

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