Removing and installing/replacing Car Information Computer (CIC)
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 ELECTRO STATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION)
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NOTE:
Comply with notes and notes on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect the BATTERY EARTH LEADS .
- 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 service information REPLACING SATELLITE TUNER, AS OF 09/2009 .
Replacement:
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .
For vehicles with Teleservices optional equipment:
- Update services via menu in the central information display.
Load additionally for following vehicles' service history:
- 1-Series F2x, 3-Series F3x from series introduction
- F01, F02, F03, F07, F10, F11 with production date from 07/2013
- F06, F12, F13 with production date from 03/2014
- F15, F16 from volume production launch
- F18 with production date from 09/2013
- F25 with production date from 04/2014
- F26 as of series introduction
Load service history:
- 05 Maintenance and Pre-Delivery Check .
- Service history