61 31 321 Removing and installing radio and A/C control panel

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Special tools required:

00 9 340

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) .

IMPORTANT: Carry out installation in a dust-free workshop area only.
To avoid damage, do not touch or dirty the display field.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD IN MIDDLE

Insert special tool 00 9 340 (00 9 341) as illustrated.

Lever trim cover (1) slightly forward and unclip.

Fig 1: Removing Trim Cover Using Special Tool 00 9 340

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Unclip LED (1).

Remove cover (2).

Installation note:

Retaining lugs and clips must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Locating Cover Retaining Lugs

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Release screws.

Remove control panel (1) towards front.

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Fig 3: Locating Radio Receiver With Operating Unit Cover Screws

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .