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 damage (ESD protection).

NOTE: Comply with notes and notes on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Only E72: disconnect both battery earth leads
Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Remove MIDDLE TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL

IMPORTANT: When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 65 11 6AZ .

Feed out car infotainment computer (2) towards front.

Fig 1: Identifying Car Infotainment Computer And Screws

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Disconnect plug connections and remove car infotainment computer (2).

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

Remove CIC (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Car Infotainment Computer Plug Connections

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Only for US models with satellite tuner:

When replacing the CIC unit, additional work is required!

Refer to REPLACING SATELLITE TUNER FROM 09/2009 .

Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

For vehicles with Teleservices optional equipment:

Update services via menu in the central information display.