Opening the radio display using emergency unlocking - AR82.60-P-7723-01CW

Fig 1: Identifying Pulling Hook (140 589 02 33 00)

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Mark guide dimension (a) on the extraction hook (1).
A strip of adhesive tape (2), for example, is attached to the depicted extraction hook (1) as a mark. The guide dimension (a) is approx. 42 mm.

Fig 2: Identifying Guide Dimension On Extraction Hook
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Position extraction hook (1), in accordance with dimension (b), at an angle from the right with the tip of the hook pointing downward, at the insertion position (arrow A). Then carefully insert the extraction hook (1) into the upper gap between the instrument panel (3) and the Audio/ COMAND display (A40/8).
Dimension (b): 83 mm.

Fig 3: Inserting Extraction Hook Into Upper Gap Between Instrument Panel And Audio/COMAND Display
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Insert extraction hook (1) approx. 10 mm and erect it vertically at the same time.
Push extraction hook (1) to the side until the extraction hook (1) latches into the hook guide (arrow D) in the instrument panel (3).
Figure B: Hook guide (arrow D) shown with Audio/COMAND display (A40/8) detached.

Figure C: Hook guide (arrow D) shown with Audio/COMAND display (A40/8) removed.

Fig 4: Identifying Hook Guide
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Push extraction hook (1) vertically downward as far as the mark (2).
Resistance produced by the tightening of the emergency unlocking must be overcome in the process.
Turn extraction hook (1) 90° clockwise.
The emergency unlocking opens noticeably.

Fig 5: Turning Extraction Hook
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Pull extraction hook (1) out of the instrument panel (3) at an angle to the top right.
The tip of the extraction hook (1) must point downward.

Fig 6: Pulling Extraction Hook Out Of Instrument Panel
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Insert the extraction hook (1), with the tip of the hook pointing to the right, into the front gap between the instrument panel (3) and the Audio/ COMAND display (A40/8).
Insert extraction hook (1) approx. 5 mm deep, turn 90° clockwise and then carefully pull upward.
This easily opens the cover of the Audio/COMAND display (A40/8). If the cover cannot be moved easily, the emergency unlocking has not been opened completely and the opening procedure must be repeated.

Fig 7: Turning Extraction Hook
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