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

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.

Preliminary work needed:

If necessary, unclip trim (1) in arrow direction.

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

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Carefully unclip radio and A/C control panel (1) at marked points.

Pull radio and A/C control panel (1) out of instrument panel trim (2).

Disconnect corresponding plug connections and remove radio and A/C control panel (1).

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Replacement:

Unscrew the screws (1).

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Replacement:

Release detents (1), remove fresh air grille (2) from radio and A/C control panel (3).

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