Front Information Display Control Head, Removing And Installing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Radio Removal Tool: T10057
Trim Removal Wedge: 3409

Removing:

Perform the following work:

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment.

-- Remove the retaining clip in the storage compartment on the instrument panel -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Storage Compartment Retaining Clip

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-- Release the storage compartment and pull up slightly in the direction of -arrow- until the underlying bolts are visible.

Fig 2: Identifying Storage Compartment

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-- Unscrew the bolts -arrows- at the front information display control head.

Fig 3: Front Information Display Control Head Bolts

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It is necessary to remove the buttons identified by the -arrows-, from the display unit.

Fig 4: Identifying Buttons -Arrows- To Display Unit

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-- Pry the buttons out carefully in direction of -arrow- using Trim Removal Wedge: 3409 , as illustrated.

Fig 5: Pry The Buttons Out

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NOTE:

If any of the buttons get damaged while being removed, they can ordered as a replacement part. Pay attention the replacement part number because there are different versions for different countries.

The slots for the removal tools will be visible once both buttons are removed -arrows-.

Fig 6: Identifying Buttons

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-- Insert two of the Radio Removal Tool: T10057 into the slots until they lock into place. The word TOP, on both the left and right tools, must be facing up.

NOTE:

The removal tools may only be inserted into the provided slots. If not, the circuit board behind the buttons could get damaged.

-- Remove the front information display control head from the installation frame in direction of -arrows-.

Fig 7: Identifying Front Information Display Control Head From Installation Frame, Removal

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NOTE:

Depending on vehicle equipment, there may be additional connectors installed. Also disconnect and remove these connectors.

-- Release and disconnect the connectors -1- through -5-.

Fig 8: Release And Disconnect The Harness Connectors -1- Through -5-.

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Installing:

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Install both buttons on the display unit.

-- Push the display unit into the frame in direction of -arrow- until it locks in place.

Fig 9: Push The Display Unit Into The Frame

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NOTE:

Do not press on the display and control buttons of the display unit with force during assembly.

When replacing radio navigation system control modules, it is necessary to adapt the replaced control modules to the vehicle. If this is not performed, component protection is activated for these control modules so that they do not work or only on a highly limited basis.

Adapt the control module. Refer to ANTI-THEFT COMPONENT PROTECTION .

-- Make sure the buttons that were removed earlier work correctly.