Necessary preliminary work

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If necessary, cut through warranty seal.

Raise lid (1) with special tool 64 1 020 all round and remove from Car Communication Computer (2).

Fig 1: Removing Lid From Car Communication Computer Using Special Tool (64 1 020)

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Release screws (1).

Feed out bridge (2).

Installation note:

Use special tool 00 9 450 to tighten down screws.

Fig 2: Identifying Bridge With Screws

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Cut through labels at marked points (1).

Release screws (2) and remove cover (3).

Installation note:

Use special tool 00 9 450 to tighten down screws.

Fig 3: Identifying Cover Screws

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Release screws (1) with magnetic screwdriver.

Installation note:

Tab (2) of DVD drive must be above tab (3) of Car Communication Computer.

Fig 4: Identifying DVD Drive Tab And Car Communication Computer Tab

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Turn Car Communication Computer through 180° and carefully feed out DVD drive.

Carefully disconnect plug connections (1, 2).

Remove DVD drive (3).

Installation note:

Ensure correct cable routing.

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connections And DVD Drive

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NOTE: There are two versions of the plug connection (2) shown:

Previous version (1): ribbon cable is connected horizontally

Current version (2): ribbon cable is connected vertically

Fig 6: Versions Of Plug Connection - Ribbon Cable Is Connected Horizontally And Vertically

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