65 50 057 Removing and installing/replacing Central Information Display (CID)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD IN MIDDLE

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 65 50 1AZ .

Remove CID (2).

Fig 1: Identifying CID Screws

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Unlock plug connections and disconnect.

Remove CID (1).

Fig 2: Locating CID Plug Connections

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .