65 83 600 Replacing HIP module for Car Communication Computer

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

If necessary, cut through warranty seal (1).

Release screw (2).

Lift HIP module out of mounting (3) and carefully place to one side.

Fig 1: Identifying Warranty Seal And HIP Module Mounting

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Disconnect plug connection (1) in direction of arrow and remove HIP module (2).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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After installation:

Cars with out-of-date software status at time of repair:
After replacing the HIP module, program the Car Communication Computer. Then take the car for an initialization drive.
Cars with current software status at time of repair:
After replacing the HIP module, take the car for an initialization drive.

Initialization drive:

Drive for 15-20 minutes at 50 km/h and with good GPS reception until correct vehicle position is achieved in the navigation display.

NOTE: During this time, the position pointer of the navigation system can be motionless or move across country.