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

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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 work:

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 6.0 Nm.

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 6.0 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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Replacement

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .