Front Information Display Control Head Control Module, removing and installing: Removing

Before starting repair work, perform the following:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
In order to avoid damage to wood surfaces when removing and installing, cover area of center console around selector lever with suitable cloth.

Fig 1: Opening Ashtray And Unclipping Trim Outward

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Fig 2: Identifying Gap Locations

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Create narrow slots on both sides at marked position indicated with - arrow - using plastic wedge T10039/1.
Insert special hook 3370 into slot.

Fig 3: Identifying Release Catches Location

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Slide special hook 3370 to marked positions indicated by - arrows - and disengage locking mechanisms of trim in sequence by carefully pulling on hook.
Carefully remove trim piece.

Fig 4: Removing Climate Control System Temperature Sensor With Suitable Pliers And Disconnecting Wiring Harness

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Fig 5: Identifying Cable Ties

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Fig 6: Identifying Cable Ties

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Fig 7: Identifying Mounting Bolts

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Carefully pull Information Display Control Head Control Module - A - with harness connectors connected forward out of center console - B -.

Fig 8: Identifying Cable Ties

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While doing this, slide wiring set - C - from beneath glove compartment continuously toward rear behind the control module so that wire connections and fiber-optic cables do not become kinked.

Fig 9: Identifying Cable Ties

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Pull out bracket with ashtray units from beneath control module and set aside with wires still connected.

Fig 10: Identifying Bracket For Wire Connections

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NOTE:

Fiber-optic cable for fiber-optic ring bus cannot be repaired if faulty. It must be completely replaced. Replacing fiber-optic cable → Fiber-optic cable, replacing .