84 10 800 Removing and installing/replacing Combobox

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

NOTE: Comply with notes on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove RIGHT FRONT SEAT

Release screws.

Remove trim (1) upwards.

Fig 1: Locating Cover Screws

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Cut carpet (1) to size in area (2) and raise up in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Identifying Carpet Cut Size And Area (USB Hub)

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IMPORTANT: The holes must be opposite from each other!

Punch the carpet (1) with hole punch pliers (2).

Fig 3: Puncturing Carpet Using Hole Punch Pliers

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Installation note:

Fasten the carpet (1) with cable straps (2).

Fig 4: Fastening Carpet With Cable Straps

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Release screws (1).

Remove the holder for the Combox (2) upwards. Unlock plug connections behind and disconnect.

Installation note:

Observe color coding of aerial connectors.

Make sure the holder for the Combox (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 5: Identifying Hub And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Remove the Combox (2) from the holder (3).

Installation note:

Make sure the Combox (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 6: Identifying Combobox, Holder And Screws

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING

For vehicles with Teleservices optional equipment:

Update services via menu in the central information display.