Remove Central Information Display (CID)

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Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL ON THE RIGHT DASHBOARD .
Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE RIGHT DASHBOARD .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.

Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
For additional information see: 61 35... NOTES ON ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION .

Unscrew the bolts (1) and feed the central information display (CID) (2) out of the dashboard.

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Unlock and disconnect connector (1).
Remove the central information display (CID) (2).

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