84 10 050 Removing and installing (replacing) USB hub

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Left Front Seat
Remove front Left Entrance Cover Strip
Fold back carpet for passenger compartment at front left in direction of travel

Remove USB hub protective socket (1) from footwell insert (2).

Unlock catches (3) with a suitable tool and remove USB hub protective socket cover (5).

Installation:

Make sure USB hub protective socket cover (5) engages correctly on USB hub protective socket lower section.

Seal (4) must not be damaged; if necessary, replace USB hub protective socket cover (5).

Remove USB hub (1) from USB hub protective socket lower section (2).

Fig 1: Identifying USB Hub Protective Socket, Catches, Footwell Insert, Socket Cover And Seal

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Installation:

Make sure rubber grommet (4) is correctly seated on USB hub protective socket lower section (2).

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig 2: Identifying USB Hub, Protective Socket Lower Section, Rubber Grommet And Plug Connection

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