84 21 535 Removing and installing/replacing handsfree charging electronics

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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) .

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove luggage compartment floor trim . See 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .

E91:

Release retaining clips (1) and remove storage pan (2).

Fold panel (3) upwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Clips And Storage Pan

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E88/E93:

Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove holder for telematics control unit / SES (2) in direction of arrow from body.

Raise panel for luggage compartment partition (4) slightly and feed out holder for telematics control unit / SES (2) in direction of luggage compartment.

Release wiring harness fastener (3) from holder for telematics control unit / SES (2).

Installation:

Make sure guides (5) are correctly seated in associated body holders.

Make sure wiring harness is correctly laid.

Fig 2: Removing Holder For Telematics Control Unit / SES In Direction Of From Body

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove charging hands-free electronics and disconnect associated plug connections.

Fig 3: Identifying Charging Hands-Free Electronics And Nuts

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Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming/coding
If necessary, log mobile phone on to vehicle