65 83... Removing and installing/replacing front trim for Car Infotainment

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! A hard disk is installed in the Car Information Computer (CIC). Carry out mechanical work on the CIC and adjacent components with care. Avoid subjecting the CIC to shaking/shocks.

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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 .

Carefully raise catch (1) with a suitable tool in direction of arrow. Feed out front trim for Car Information Computer to right and remove.

Fig 1: Carefully Raise Catch (1) With A Suitable Tool In Direction Of Arrow

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Disconnect plug connection (1). Remove front trim of Car Information Computer. Installation: Make sure guides (2) are correctly seated in designated openings. Replace front trim if guides are damaged.

Fig 2: Disconnect Plug Connection (1)

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