65 83 010 Removing and installing/replacing Car Communication Computer

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

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove middle trim for instrument panel. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CENTRE INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM (FROM 03/2007) , REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CENTRE INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM (UP TO 03/2007) , or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTRE (BOTTOM) INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .

Release screws (1).

IMPORTANT: Do not scratch center console trim, cover if necessary.

Pull back Car Communication Computer (2) slightly.

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Remove Car Communication Computer (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Back Car Communication Computer Slightly

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Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .