65 50 170 Removing and installing/replacing cover for Central Information Display (CID, JC)

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Special tools required:

00 9 460

NOTE: These repair instructions apply to the Central Information Display (CID) of the manufacturer Johnson Controls (JC).

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 65 50 2AZ

NOTE: To tighten screws, use special tool 00 9 460 .

Remove rear cover (2) from Central Information Display (3).

Installation note:

Make sure rear cover (2) is correctly seated on Central Information Display (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Cover, Central Information Display And Screws

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage or scratch the display!

Carefully disconnect the plug connection (1).

Carefully raise latch mechanisms (2) and remove Central Information Display (3) from Central Information Display cover (4).

Installation note:

Make sure latch mechanisms (2) are heard to click into place.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Latch Mechanisms, Central Information Display Cover And Guide

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Make sure rear Central Information Display cover (4) is correctly seated on Central Information Display (3).

Ensure correct cable routing in guide (5).

IMPORTANT: Before/after assembly, cover is bolted to the Central Information Display, correct installation position must first be checked!

Installation note:

Before connecting the screw connection, check whether latch mechanisms marked with an arrow are correctly seated.

Fig 3: Checking Latch Mechanisms

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Installation note:

Before connecting the screw connection, check all-round rim at the places marked with an arrow.

Fig 4: Checking All-Round Rims

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