65 90 550 Replacing CD/DVD Drive For Navigation Computer

Special tools required:

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 navigation computers . See 65 90 ... NOTES ON HANDLING NAVIGATION COMPUTERS

Replace the destroyed seal on all devices with the new seal supplied.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

MK II version:

Cut through seal (1).

Release screws (2) on both sides and carefully fold down front panel (3).

Installation:

Replace the destroyed seal with the new seal supplied.

Fig 1: Identifying Seal, Screws & Front Panel

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Lever cover (1) with special tool 00 9 318 upwards out of side catches.

Fig 2: Lever Cover (1) Upwards

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Release screws (1) and carefully lift out CD drive (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws & CD Drive

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MK III and MK IV versions:

Cut through seal (1).

Carefully lever off cover (2) with special tool 00 9 318 .

Installation:

Replace the destroyed seal with the new seal supplied.

Fig 4: Lever Off Cover (2)

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MK III version:

Release screws (1) and carefully lift out drive (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Screws & Lift Out Drive

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IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables and connectors must not be damaged!

Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove drive (2).

Fig 6: Disconnect Plug Connections & Remove Drive

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MK IV version:

Release screws (1).

Carefully lift out DVD drive (2).

Fig 7: Remove Screws & Lift Out DVD Drive

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IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables and connectors must not be damaged!

Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove DVD drive (2).

Fig 8: Disconnect Plug Connections & Remove DVD Drive

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