65 83 570 Removing and installing/replacing CD drive for Car Communication Computer

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FRONT TRIM FOR CAR COMMUNICATION COMPUTER

If necessary, cut through warranty seal.

Raise cover (1) with special tool 64 1 020 HOOK all round and remove from Car Communication Computer (2).

Fig 1: Raising Cover Using Special Tool (64 1 020)

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Release bolts (1).

Feed CD drive for Car Communication Computer (2) in direction of arrow out of Car Communication Computer (3) and set down.

Installation:

Ensure correct routing of cables.

Fig 2: Removing CD Drive Out Of Car Communication Computer

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Release bolts (1).

Remove CD drive trim (2) in direction of arrow from CD drive for Car Communication Computer (3).

Installation:

Ensure correct routing of cables.

Fig 3: Removing CD Drive Trim From CD Drive

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Cut through warranty seal (1) at marked point.

Release screw (2).

Lift side cover out of mounting (3) and carefully place to one side.

Fig 4: Identifying Warranty Seal With Mounting And Screw

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Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove CD drive.

Installation:

Ensure correct routing of cables.

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connection

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