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Remove/install upper control panel control unit - AR54.21-P-1262T

MODEL 211.0/ 2/ 6 

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Control Panel Control Unit Components - Model 211.0/ 2/ 6
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Fig 2: Identifying Upper Control Panel Control Unit, Electrical Connectors With Bolts
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/Install    
NOTES Notes on avoiding damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
1 Remove ashtray housing (1) from front center console   AR68.20-P-2400T
2.1 Unclip fiber optical cable coupling (2) forwards out of the bracket (3) On vehicles with code (819a) CD changer  
3 Unclip electrical connector (4) from the bracket (3) IMPORTANT Number of electrical connectors (4) according to equipment.  
4 Unscrew bolts (5)    
5 Pull kinematics compartment (7) or CD changer out of the center console until the electrical connectors (4) and optical fiber coupling are accessible (2) IMPORTANT Depending on equipment.  
6 Disconnect electrical connectors (4).    
7.1 Remove retaining clamp (6) and disconnect fiber-optic cable (2) On vehicles with code (819a) CD changer  
8.1 Cover fiber optic cable On vehicles with code (819a) CD changer AR82.95-P-0005-01A
9 Remove kinematics stowage compartment (7)    
10 Open flap of kinematics stowage compartment (7) as far as possible    
11 Unscrew bolts (8) and remove covering (9) from the flap on the kinematics stowage compartment (7)    
12 Unplug electrical connections (10) and remove upper control panel control unit (N72/1)    
13 Install in the reverse order