65 83 020 Removing and installing (replacing) Car Information Computer (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.

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

Necessary preliminary work

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Remove CENTRE CONSOLE SWITCH CLUSTER

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

Release screws (1).

Pull back Car Infotainment Computer (2) slightly.

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Remove Car Infotainment Computer (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Car Communication Computer

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Only for US models with satellite tuner:

When replacing the CIC unit, additional work is required!

Heed document REPLACE SATELLITE TUNER FROM 09/2009 .

Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming and encoding.