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65 12 320 Removing and installing (replacing) Head Unit Basis

Attention! 

Risk of damage!

There is a hard disk installed in the head unit.

Carry out mechanical work on the head unit and adjacent components with vehicle care.

Avoid subjecting the head unit to vibration/shocks.

Attention! 

Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

NOTE: Comply with notes on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Preliminary work needed: 

REMOVAL: 

NOTE: Version 1
The number of connectors may vary depending on the equipment specification.

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect. Unscrew the screws (2). Remove head unit (3).

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NOTE: Version 2
The number of connectors may vary depending on the equipment specification.

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect. Unscrew the screws (2).

Remove head unit (3).

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For replacement: 

Unscrew the screws (1).

Take off holder (2).

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INSTALLATION: 

Position head unit (3).

Tighten down screws (2).

Join and lock all plug connections (1).

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Only for US models with SDARS: 

Additional work is required when replacing the head unit.

Required follow-up work: 

For replacement: 

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .

Install the CORRECT NAVIGATION MAP .

Import the Service history: