61 31 054 Removing and installing/replacing center console control panel (with CCC/ASK, CIC)

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

A hard disk is installed in the Car Information Computer (CIC).

Carry out mechanical work on the CIC and adjacent components with care.

Avoid subjecting the CIC to vibration/shocks.

Necessary preliminary work

Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ON RIGHT
Remove CONTROL PANEL FOR HEATING - A/C SYSTEM

Unclip trim (3) at fastening points (1) and (2).

Feed out associated ribbon cable and remove trim (3) complete with center console control panel (4).

Fig 1: Removing Trim Complete With Centre Console Control Panel

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Replacement

Unclip center console control panel (1) at fastening points (2) and (4) and remove.

NOTE: Ribbon cable (3) of center console control panel (1) leads to heating - A/C system control panel.

Fig 2: Removing Centre Console Control Panel

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Installation note:

Make sure center console control panel (1) engages correctly in upper fastening points (4) and lower fastening points (2).

Replacement

Assign buttons according to vehicle equipment.

NOTE: LEDs for seat heating must be removed from the center console switch cluster on vehicles build after 09/2009 with automatic climate control and seat heating!

Refer to information on ESD prevention!

Undo screws (see arrows) and detach cover (1).

Tightening torque: 0.3 Nm

To tighten screws, use special tool 00 9 450 .

Fig 3: Locating Screws And Cover

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IMPORTANT:

Wash your hands!

Wear gloves!

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Do not touch printed circuit board!
Grasp printed circuit board only at the sides!

Remove pc-board together with ribbon cable (1) from casing (2).

Fig 4: Identifying PC-Board Ribbon Cable And Casing

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NOTE: A total of 6 LEDs (1) are removed.

Fig 5: Identifying PC-Board LEDs

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Grip LED (1) with suitable pliers (2) as illustrated. Turn pliers (2) in clockwise direction.

Repeat procedure for remaining LEDs.

Installation note:

Make sure the center console switch cluster is reassembled correctly!

Fig 6: Turning Pliers In Clockwise Direction

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