65 12 315 Removing and installing (replacing) Headunit (high option)

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Attention !

Risk of damage!

There is a hard disk installed in the headunit.

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

Avoid subjecting the headunit to vibration/shocks.

Attention !

IMPORTANT:

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

Comply with notes on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Remove CONTROL PANEL FOR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
Remove CENTER LEFT FRESH AIR GRILLE
Remove CENTER RIGHT FRESH AIR GRILLE

REMOVAL:

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Locating Headunit Screws

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

Unlock and disconnect all connectors (1).

Feed out the headunit (2) towards the top.

Fig 2: Locating Equipment Connectors

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INSTALLATION:

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

Connect and lock all the connectors (1).

Fig 3: Locating Headunit Connectors

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Tighten down screws (1).

Fig 4: Headunit Screws Location

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Only for US models with satellite radio:

Additional work is required when replacing the headunit!

Refer to REPLACING SATELLITE TUNER, AS OF 09/2009 .

Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .

Install correct navigation map in vehicles with production date as of 07/2015.

Importing the Service history:

05 Maintenance and Pre-Delivery Check
Service history