Removing the radio operating unit and the air conditioning control panel

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Beginning from the bottom, press the radio operating unit and the air conditioning control panel (2) out of the detents (1) with the special tool 2 298 505.
Remove the radio operating unit and the air conditioning control panel (2) .

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Unlock and disconnect connector (1) .
Release the cables (2) from the radio operating unit and the air conditioning control panel (3) .

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