65 50 057 Removing and installing/replacing Central Information Display (CID)

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD IN MIDDLE .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 65 50 1AZ .

Guide out CID (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Central Information Display

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Unlock plug connections (1) and (2) and disconnect.

Remove CID (3).

Installation note:

Ensure correct cable routing.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Central Information Display Plug Connections

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Installation note:

Brackets (1) on CID (2) must be seated correctly in intended dashboard guides.

Fig 3: Identifying Brackets And CID

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .