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

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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). See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove middle instrument panel trim. See 51 45 310 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CENTER TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .

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: Make Sure Guides (2) Are Correctly Seated In Designated Openings

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