61 31 823 Replacing audio unit

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove RADIO AND IHKA CONTROLS

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Release the retaining lugs (3) in the lower area and on the side of the radio control unit (1).

Remove the radio control panel (1) from the cover (4).

Installation note:

Radio control unit (1) must noticeably and audibly snap into trim (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Radio Control Panel Trim And Retaining Lugs

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .