65 12 315 Removing and installing (replacing) HU-H) (Cooper Convertible)

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Attention!

Risk of damage!

A hard disk is installed in the head unit.

Carry out mechanical work on the headunit and adjacent components with vehicle care.

Avoid subjecting the headunit to vibration/shocks.

Attention!

Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).

NOTE: Comply with NOTES on handling optical fibers.

Preliminary work needed:

Disconnect BATTERY GROUND LEAD.
Remove CONTROL PANEL for heating and air conditioning.
Remove (replace) center left FRESH AIR GRILLE .
Remove (replace) center right FRESH AIR GRILLE .

Removal:

Unscrew the screws (1).

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NOTE: The number of connectors can vary depending on the equipment version.

Unlock and disconnect all connectors (1).

Feed out the headunit (2) towards the top.

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Installation:

Feed in the headunit (2) from top to bottom.

Connect and lock all the connectors (1).

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Tighten down screws (1).

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Only for US version with satellite radio:

Additional work is required when replacing the headunit!

Refer to REPLACING SDARS as of 09/2009.

Required follow-up work:

Install CONTROL PANEL for heating and air conditioning system.
Install center left VENTILATION GRILLE .
Install center right VENTILATION GRILLE .
Connect BATTERY GROUND LEAD.

Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .

On vehicles with a production date as from 07/2015, install the correct NAVIGATION MAP .

Importing the Service history:

05 Maintenance and Pre-Delivery Check
Service history