Special tools Required

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection)!

C ar C ommunication C omputer (CCC)

A udio S ystem K ontroller/Controller (ASK)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove clip-mounted trim . Refer to 51 16 221 REPLACING A CLIP-MOUNTED TRIM (DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM) (Coupe) and/or 51 16 221 REPLACING A CLIP-MOUNTED TRIM (DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM) (Convertible).

NOTE: The control panel (2) is unclipped by simultaneously.

levering out using special tool 00 9 340
pulling on the relevant control button (3).

Fit special tool 00 9 340 on either side as illustrated.

Unclip control panel (2) with trim (1) at fastening points (4) and pull back.

Release corresponding plug connections and detach control panel (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Control Panel, Control Button & Trim

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Replacement:

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to operator unit!

Carefully unclip operator unit trim (1) at inner retaining points (2) only.

Fig 2: Identifying Operator Unit Trim & Inner Retaining Points

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to operator unit (3)!

Carefully unclip operator unit trim (1) at outer retaining points (2) only.

Remove trim (1) from operator unit (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Trim & Operator Unit

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding in BMW/MINI service functions in Progman.