65 50 170 Replacing the cover for the Central Information Display (CID) (as of 10/2009)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Central Information Display .

Release screws (1). Tightening torque: 63 Nm.

NOTE: To tighten screws, use special tool 00 9 460.

Fig 1: Release Screws (1)

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage !

Carefully unlock latch mechanisms (1) with a suitable tool. Remove cover (2) from Central Information Display (3).

Fig 2: Remove Cover (2) From Central Information Display (3)

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IMPORTANT: Before/after assembly, cover is bolted to the Central Information Display, correct installation position must first be checked!

Installation note: Before connecting the screw connection, check whether latch mechanisms marked with an arrow are correctly seated.

Fig 3: Check Whether Latch Mechanisms Marked With An Arrow Are Correctly Seated

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Installation note: Before connecting the screw connection, check all-round rim at the places marked with an arrow.

Fig 4: Check All-Round Rim At The Places Marked With An Arrow

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