64 11 378 Removing and installing/replacing heating - A/C system control panel (version with CCC/ASK and 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 shaking/shocks.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD PROTECTION) .

Abbreviations:

Central Information Computer (CIC)

Car Communication Computer (CCC)

Audio System Controller (ASK)

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove RIGHT DECORATIVE TRIM ON INSTRUMENT PANEL

NOTE: Unclip the heater/air conditioner operator unit (2) by simultaneously

levering out using special tool using 00 9 340.
pulling on the relevant control button (3).

Fit special tool 00 9 340 on either side as illustrated.

Fig 1: Identifying Heater/Air Conditioner Operator Unit With Trim

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Unclip heater/air conditioner operator unit (2) complete with trim (1) at fastening points (4) and pull back.

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Remove heater/air conditioner operator unit (2) complete with trim (1).

Replacement

Carefully unclip operator unit trim (1) at inner retaining points (2) only.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to control panel!

Fig 2: Identifying Clip Operator Unit Trim And Inner Retaining Points

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Carefully unclip operator unit trim (1) at outer retaining points (2) only.

Remove trim (1) from control panel (3).

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to control panel (3)!

Fig 3: Identifying Trim And Control Panel

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Replacement:

Carry out Vehicle programming and encoding.