65 12 200 Removing and installing (replacing) audio system controller

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY 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 .

NOTE: Work is shown on the E60 by way of example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other car models.

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

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 65 11 6AZ

Pull back audio system controller (2) slightly.

Disconnect associated plug connections.

Remove audio system controller (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Back Audio System Controller Slightly

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Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .