65 50 170 Replacing the cover for the Central Information Display (CID) (as of 10/2009)

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Special tools required:

00 9 460

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

Necessary preliminary work

Remove CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 66 50 2AZ

NOTE: To tighten screws, use special tool 00 9 460 .

Fig 1: Identifying Central Information Display Screws

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Carefully unlock latch mechanisms (1) with a suitable tool. Remove cover (2) from Central Information Display (3).

Fig 2: Removing Cover From Central Information Display

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IMPORTANT: Before/after assembly, cover is bolted to the Central Information Display, correct installation position must first be checked!

Installation note:

Before connecting the screw connection, check whether latch mechanisms marked with an arrow are correctly seated.

Fig 3: Locating Screw Connection Latch Mechanism Marks

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Installation note:

Before connecting the screw connection, check all-round rim at the places marked with an arrow.

Fig 4: Checking All-Round Rim Places Marks

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