65 12 320 Removing and installing (replacing) Headunit (standard)

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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.

IMPORTANT:

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

Comply with notes on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CENTRAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD

REMOVAL:

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

Unlock plug connections.(1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove headunit (3).

Fig 1: Locating Headunit Plug Connection

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Replacement:

Release screws (1).

Take off holder (2).

Fig 2: Locating Headunit Holder

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INSTALLATION:

Position headunit (3).

Tighten down screws (2).

Join and lock all plug connections (1).

Fig 3: Locating Headunit Tightening Screws

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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 .

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