84 10 810 Removing and installing (replacing) Telematic Communication Box: Notes

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrical damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRE .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off BATTERY LEAD FROM NEGATIVE CONNECTION POINT
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL on left.
For F10: Partially remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim on left

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque: 6 Nm

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque: 6 Nm

Remove holder and Telematic Communication Box (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Telematic Communication Box Holder

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NOTE: Graphic similar

Unlock and disconnect all plug connections in area (1).

Release all nuts (2).

Tightening torque: 3.3 Nm

Remove Telematic Communication Box (3) from holder.

Installation note:

Note color coding of plug connection.

Fig 2: Identifying Telematic Communication Box, Plug Connections Area And Nuts

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