84 10 800 Removing and installing Combox

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

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRE .

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL ON LEFT .

Unscrew nuts (1).

Release screw (2).

Remove the holder with Combox (3) from the body.

Fig 1: Identifying TCB Holder, Screw, And Nuts

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Release screws on Combox (2).

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Remove Combox (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Combox Screws And Plug Connections

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Installation note:

Note color coding of plug connections (1).

Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING

For vehicles with Teleservices optional equipment:

Update services via menu in the central information display.