65 11 080 Removing and installing/replacing radio receiver

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with Notes On Protection Against Electrostatic Damage (ESD Protection) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect Battery Negative Lead
Remove Operator Unit For Heater/Air Conditioner

NOTE: Comply with Notes And Instructions On Handling Optical Waveguides .

Release screws (1).

Pull back radio receiver (2) slightly.

Disconnect associated plug connections and remove radio receiver (2).

Installation:

Make sure the rear guide pin of the radio receiver (2) is correctly seated in the associated mounting.

Fig 1: Identifying Radio Receiver And Retaining Screws

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding.