61 31 251 Removing and installing (replacing) audio operating facility

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Preliminary work needed:

Remove CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY (CID)

Removal:

Loosen screw.

Remove audio operating facility (1) from frame (2).

Fig 1: Removing Audio Operating Facility From Frame

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Installation:

NOTE: Detent and screw lugs (1) on audio operating facility (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Locating Screw Lugs On Audio

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Join audio operating facility (1) to frame (2).

Tighten down screw.

Tightening torque 61 31 2AZ .

Fig 3: Removing Audio Operating Facility From Frame

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