65 83 020 Removing and installing (replacing) Car Information Computer (CIC): Notes

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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).

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE (F03: disconnect both negative battery cables).
Remove RADIO AND IHKA CONTROLS

NOTE: Picture for example purposes only!

Unfasten screws (2).

Pull CIC (3) out of guide.

Installation note:

Make sure CIC (3) is correctly seated in guide lugs (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws, CIC And Guide Lugs

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Unlock plug connections (2) and (3) and disconnect.

Remove CIC (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections And CIC

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Only for US models with satellite radio:

When replacing the CIC unit, additional work is required!

Refer to REPLACING SATELLITE TUNER, AS OF 09/2009 .

Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .

Additionally 1-Series F2x and 3-Series F3x: