65 83 010 Removing and installing/replacing Car Communication Computer

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove CENTER CONSOLE SWITCH CENTER

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES .

Release bolts (1).

Pull back Car Communication Computer (2) slightly.

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Remove Car Communication Computer (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Car Communication Computer

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Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming and encoding.