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

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 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: Lifting Catch

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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: Identifying Plug Connection And Front Trim Guides

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