65 12 200 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Audio System Controller

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead. Refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove decorative trim for audio system controller. Refer to 51 16 175 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DECORATIVE TRIMS (ALL) ON FUNCTION CARRIER .

After installation:

Replacement only: Carry out coding/programming. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .

NOTE: Follow instructions for handling optical fibers. Refer to 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Release screws (1).

Pull out audio system controller (2) towards rear.

Disconnect plug connections at the back.

Remove audio system controller (2).

Fig 1: Audio System Controller And Retaining Screws

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Installation:

Bearing journal (1) of audio system controller (2) must be seated exactly in mounting (3).

Fig 2: Bearing Journal, Audio System Controller And Mounting

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Replacement Only:

Release screws (1).

Remove phone board (2) in direction of arrow from audio system controller.

Fig 3: Retaining Screws, Audio System Controller Phone Board And Removal Direction

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