65 52 023 Replacing Panel For On-Board Monitor (Control Panel, Widescreen)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). Refer to 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove complete on-board monitor (widescreen), refer to 65 52 013 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE ON-BOARD MONITOR (WIDESCREEN)

NOTE: When removing complete on-board monitor (widescreen), disconnect plug connections with trim for on-board monitor extended.

Remove bolts (1) and (2).

Fig 1: Removing Upper Housing

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Remove upper housing (3) in direction of arrow from housing (4).

Remove bolts (1) and (2).

Fig 2: Lifting Out Cassette Deck

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Lift out cassette deck (3) and place to one side.

NOTE: Cassette deck (3) is still connected to housing by ribbon cable for cassette deck (4).

Open catches (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Feeding Ribbon Cable For Cassette Deck

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Feed ribbon cable for cassette deck (3) in direction of arrow from contact terminal (2).

Installation:

Make sure ribbon cable for cassette deck (3) is correctly seated in contact terminal (2).

Lever out expansion rivet (1).

Fig 4: Feeding Ribbon Cables Out Of Contact Terminals

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Open catches (2) and (3) in direction of arrow.

Feed ribbon cables (4) resting on top of each other out of contact terminals.

Installation:

Make sure ribbon cables (4) are correctly seated in associated contact terminals.

Release screws (1).

Fig 5: Releasing Screws

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NOTE: Carefully feed out ribbon cables (3) when removing trim for onboard monitor (1).

Remove trim for on-board monitor (1) in direction of arrow from housing (2).

Fig 6: Removing Trim For On-Board Monitor

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