65 12 315 Removing and installing (replacing) HU-H): Notes

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

There is a hard disk installed in the headunit.

Carry out mechanical work on the headunit and adjacent components with care.

Avoid subjecting the headunit 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:

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

NOTE: Picture for example purposes only!

Unfasten screws (2).

Pull headunit (3) out of guide.

Installation note:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Headunit, Guide Lugs And Screws

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Set the protective nonwoven material (1) aside as shown.

Unlock plug connections. (2) and disconnect.

Remove headunit (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Nonwoven Material, Headunit And Plug Connections

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Only for US models with satellite radio:

When replacing the headunit, 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: