84 10 050 Removing and installing (replacing) USB hub

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove center armrest storage compartment. See 51 16 172 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

Fig 1: Identifying USB Hub Plug Connection And Screws
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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove USB hub (3).

Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .