65 50 170 Removing and installing/replacing cover for Central Information Display (CID, JC)

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NOTE: These repair instructions apply to the Central Information Display (CID) of the manufacturer Johnson Controls (JC).

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Central Information Display. See NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES and DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 65 50 CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY (CID) .

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

Remove rear cover (2) from Central Information Display (3).

Installation note:

Make sure rear cover (2) is correctly seated on Central Information Display (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws, Rear Cover And Central Information Display

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage or scratch the display!

Carefully disconnect the plug connection (1) (only F01, F02, F03, F04 ).

Carefully raise latch mechanisms (2) and remove Central Information Display (3) from Central Information Display cover (4).

Installation note:

Make sure latch mechanisms (2) are heard to click into place.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Latch Mechanisms, Central Information Display Cover And Guide

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Make sure rear Central Information Display cover (4) is correctly seated on Central Information Display (3).

Ensure correct cable routing in guide (5).

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 Marked Latch Mechanisms

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Installation note:

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

Fig 4: Locating Marked All-Round Rims

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