84 11 515 Removing and installing/replacing eject box

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS - X5 (3.0i) .

Special Tools Required:

00 9 341

If necessary, remove telephone from eject box. Move center console armrest back and fold up.

Remove screws (1) and (2).

Move trim (3) upwards over lock (4) and remove towards front.

Fig 1: Locating Screws On Trim

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Turn plug connection (1) over detent lug (2) in direction of arrow and unclip.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Installation:

Make sure wiring harness (3) is correctly laid.

Fold center console armrest down.

Lever out catches on both sides with special tool 009341.

Fold up eject box (1) in direction of arrow and feed out of front guide.

Feed out wiring harness underneath and remove eject box (1) from armrest function carrier (2).

Fig 3: Removing Eject Box

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