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Media Control Unit - Remove And Install: Removal

WARNING: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do not attempt to open the front doors with door glass in closed position. Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass shatter.
NOTE: Before disconnecting the 12V power supply, make sure that the driver's door window is fully open. Failure to follow this instruction could result in vehicle lockout.
  1. Open both front doors and windows.
  2. Move the steering wheel fully downwards and away from the instrument panel.
  3. Open the glove box.
  4. Disconnect 12V power Disconnect 12V Power .
  5. Remove the RH instrument panel finisher Assembly - Finisher - Instrument Panel - RH (Remove And Install) .
  6. Remove the LH inner instrument panel finisher Assembly - Finisher - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove And Replace) .
  7. Put on an ESD wrist strap and connect it to chassis ground.
    CAUTION: Failure to ground to the chassis of the vehicle can result in damage to the connectivity board.
  8. If equipped, remove the ground strap from the top of the MCU.
  9. Remove the screws (x4) that secure the MCU to the IP carrier (torque 7 N.m).
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    CAUTION: To avoid damage to the circuit board, fully depress the connector release tab before pulling on a connector. Check all connectors on the MCU to make sure they are still securely attached to board. If the connector bodies can be twisted, the MCU must be replaced.
  10. Gently tilt the top of the MCU, then disconnect the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi harness connectors.
    CAUTION: To prevent damage, make sure there is sufficient slack in the USB1 and USB2 wires. Excessive tension on these wires could damage the connector bodies on the MCU.
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  11. Disconnect the USB1 and USB2 harness connectors.
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  12. Disconnect the remaining harness connectors.
    CAUTION: To prevent damage, make sure that the cables are aligned correctly with no excessive twists or bends.
  13. Remove the ESD wrist strap.
  14. Remove the MCU from the vehicle. Gently place the MCU on the foam ESD container with the touchscreen facing down.
    CAUTION: Take care not to damage component(s).
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