65 12 320 Removing and installing Headunit (base)
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IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
There is a hard disk installed in the headunit.
Carry out mechanical work on the headunit and adjacent components with care.
Avoid subjecting the headunit to vibration/shocks.
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on Read and comply with NOTES
on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection)..
IMPORTANT:
Comply with instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES
.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove RADIO AND IHKA CONTROLS
- Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
NOTE:
Picture for example purposes only!
Release screws (1).
Pull head unit (2) forward.
Installation note:
Check head unit (2) is correctly seated on retaining lug at marked points.
Unlock and disconnect all plug connections (2) in the marked area.
Remove headunit (1).
Only for US models with satellite radio:
When replacing the headunit, additional work is required!
- Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SATELLITE TUNER (ONLY FOR US MODELS STARTING AT 09/2009) .
Replacement:
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .
Additionally, load service history for following vehicles:
- F01, F02, F03, F07, F10, F11 with production date from 07/2013