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61 31 321 Removing and installing radio and A/C control panel (for vehicles equipped with CID)

Special tools required: 

NOTE: The following repair instructions apply in the case of vehicles not equipped with CID: 
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 ABOUT PROTECTION FROM ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE .
IMPORTANT: Carry out installation in a dust-free workshop area only.

To avoid damage, do not touch or dirty the display.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER FRESH AIR GRILLE .

Release screws (1).

Carefully unlock the radio and air conditioning control panel (2) at the marked points, using special tool 00 9 325  .

Slightly pull out the radio and air conditioning control panel (2) and disconnect the associated plug connection.

Remove radio and A/C control panel (2).

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