65 12 200 Removing and installing (replacing) audio system controller

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove operator unit for heater/air conditioner (with CCC/ASK). See 64 11 377 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER OPERATOR UNIT (VERSION WITHOUT CCC/ASK) .
Remove center console switch cluster (with CCC/ASK). See 61 31 054 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTRE CONSOLE SWITCH CLUSTER (WITH CCC/ASK) .

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides . See 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Release screws (1).

Pull back audio system controller (2) slightly.

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Remove audio system controller (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Audio System Controller And Screws

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding .