65 11 080 Removing and installing/replacing radio receiver

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove operator unit for heater/air conditioner, see 64 11 377 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONTROL PANEL FOR HEATER - A/C SYSTEM (REPLACING, AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING) .

Release screws (1).

Pull back radio receiver (2) slightly.

Unlock and disconnect associated plug connections, remove radio receiver (2).

Installation:

Make sure guide pin (3) is correctly seated in associated fixture.

Fig 1: Radio Receiver And Guide Pin

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding using appropriate BMW service tool.