65 12 320 Removing and installing (replacing) Headunit Basis (Cooper Convertible)

Attention! 

Risk of damage!

There is a hard disk installed in the headunit.

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).

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove CENTRAL INSTRUMENT .
• Disconnect BATTERY GROUND LEAD.
• Remove (replace) version 2 center left FRESH AIR GRILLE .
• Remove (replace) version 2 center right FRESH AIR GRILLE .

Removal: 

Unlock plug connections. (1) and disconnect.

Unscrew the screws (2).

Remove headunit (3).

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The number of connectors may vary depending on the equipment specification.

Unlock plug connections. (1) and disconnect.

Unscrew the screws (2).

Remove headunit (3).

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For replacement: 

Unscrew the screws (1).

Take off holder (2).

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Installation: 

Position headunit (3).

Tighten down screws (2).

Join and lock all plug connections (1).

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Only for US models with SDARS: 

Additional work is required when replacing the headunit!

• Refer to REPLACING SDARS as of 09/2009.

Required follow-up work: 

• Install CENTRAL INSTRUMENT .
• Connect BATTERY GROUND LEAD.

For 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