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) . See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .
Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides . See 61 00... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead . See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove middle trim for instrument panel . See 51 45 310 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CENTRE INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM (FROM 03/2007) .

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 , see 11 MONO RADIO

Pull back audio system controller (2) slightly.

Disconnect associated plug connections.

Remove audio system controller (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Audio System Controller And Screws

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Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming/coding .