84 10 820 Remove and install (replace) telematics control unit

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove GLOVE BOX

Removal:

Release latch mechanisms and pull telematics control unit (1) out of holder (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Telematics Platform (Low) Out Of Holder

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Disconnect connector (1).

Remove telematics control unit (2).

Fig 2: Locating Telematics Platform (Low) Connector

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Installation:

Connect connector (1) with telematics control unit (2).

Fig 3: Locating Telematics Platform (Low) Connector

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Slide telematics control unit (1) into holder (2).

Fig 4: Pulling Telematics Platform (Low) Out Of Holder

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NOTE: When replacing the telematics control unit check whether the faulty telematics control unit is equipped with an EMERGENCY BATTERY :

if no , then the new part is installed without an emergency battery !
If yes , ten the new parts is to be equipped with a new emergency battery (separate order, telematics control unit is shipped without an emergency battery!)

Required follow-up work:

Install GLOVE BOX

Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING