Remove/install upper control panel control unit - AR54.21-P-1262T

MODEL 211.0/2/6 up to 1.6.08 except CODE (809) Model year 2009

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Control Panel Control Unit Components (1 Of 2)

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Shown on kinematics stowage compartment (7)

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Control Panel Control Unit Components (2 Of 2)

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	Remove/install
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
1	Remove ashtray housing (1) from front center console		AR68.20-P-2400T
2	Unclip fiber optic cable (2) from bracket (3) towards the front	On vehicles with code (819) CD-changer
3	Unclip electrical connector (4) from bracket (3)	The number of electrical connectors (4) can vary depending on the equipment.
4	Remove bolts (5)
5	Pull kinematics stowage compartment (7) or CD changer out of the center console until the electrical connectors (4) and fiber optic coupling (2) are accessible	Depending on vehicle configuration.
6	Separate electrical connectors (4)
7	Remove retaining clamp (6) and disconnect fiber optic cable (2)	On vehicles with code (819) CD-changer To avoid damaging the fiber optic cable, do not kink fiber optic cable, route over sharp edges or bend in radii smaller than 25 mm.
8	Cover fiber optic cable	On vehicles with code (819) CD-changer	AR82.95-P-0005-01A
9	Take out kinematics stowage compartment (7) or CD changer	Depending on vehicle configuration.
10	Open the flap on the kinematics stowage compartment (7) or on the CD-changer completely	Depending on vehicle configuration.
11	Remove bolts (8) and remove bezel (9) from flap on stowage compartment kinematics (7) or on CD-changer	Depending on vehicle configuration.
12	Unplug electrical connections (10) and remove upper control panel control unit (N72/1)
13	Install in the reverse order