65 11 070 Removing and installing/replacing CD changer

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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:

Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove luggage compartment trim on left. See 51 47 210 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON LEFT SIDE PANEL .
If necessary, remove video module for on-board monitor

NOTE: Follow instructions for handling optical fibres . See 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Release screws (1).

Pull CD changer (2) forward and unlock and disconnect plug connections.

Remove CD changer (2) complete with holder.

Fig 1: Identifying CD Changer

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Replacement:

Release screws (1) and remove holder (3) from CD changer (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Holder And Screw

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