65 83 020 Removing and Installing (Replacing) Car Information Computer (CIC)

65 83 020 Removing And Installing (replacing) Car Information Computer (CIC)

Special tools required:







IMPORTANT: Risk of damage.

A hard disk is installed in the Car Information Computer (CIC).
Carry out mechanical work on the CIC and adjacent components with care.
Avoid subjecting the CIC to vibration/shocks.







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







NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical fibres.







Necessary preliminary work:
- Clamp off negative battery cable







Unclip middle trim (1) with special tool 00 9 323.







Installation note:
Retainers (1) must be correctly seated and must not be damaged.







NOTE: Cover centre console to prevent damage and scratching.

Release screws (1).
Carefully pull out CIC (2) towards front.
Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.







Only for US models with satellite tuner:
When replacing the CIC unit, additional work is required.
- Read the document Replacing satellite tuners from 09/2009 onward.







Replacement:
Carry out vehicle programming and encoding.