62 10 130 Removing and installing complete navigation instrument panel

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE
Remove CENTER CONSOLE COVER

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Release screw (1).

Pull back complete instrument panel slightly.

Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Panel Screw

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1) and take off instrument panel.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connections

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