Removing the Head Unit High (HU-H)
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NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the head unit .
The plug connections of the head unit must not be disconnected if the battery is still connected .
Damage to the head unit .
The plug connections of the head unit must not be disconnected if the battery is still connected .
- Disconnect all batteries.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the head unit .
The hard disk of the head unit can be damaged by vibrations .
Damage to the head unit .
The hard disk of the head unit can be damaged by vibrations .
- Carry out mechanical work on the head unit and adjacent components with care.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components. Scratches, surface damage .
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components. Scratches, surface damage .
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
- Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
- Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
- Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
- Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
- For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .
Preliminary work
- Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM AT BOTTOM RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE TRIM PANEL FOR THE LEFT AND RIGHT CENTER CONSOLE .
- Refer to REMOVING GEARSHIFT LEVER COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE TRIM FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING COMPLETE CENTER CONSOLE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE AUDIO OPERATING UNIT AND THE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL PANEL .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
- Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
- Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
- Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
- Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
- For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .