65 11 030 Removing and installing/replacing radio receiver

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Special tools required:

65 1 100

Radio without MID or IRIS

Remove knob from volume control.

Fig 1: Removing Knob From Volume Control

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Insert screwdriver (5.5) into slot (1) approx. 1 mm and turn through 90°.

Fig 2: Identifying Slot

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Hook special tool 65 1 100 into cassette socket and pull out radio.

Fig 3: Hooking Special Tool Into Cassette Socket

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Unfasten plug connection.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Radios with MID or IRIS

Remove MID or IRIS.

Release hexagon-socket-head cap screws on left and right and pull out radio.

Fig 5: Releasing Hexagon-Socket-Head Cap Screws

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Unfasten plug connection.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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