USB Connector

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Radio Removal Tool3316

Radio Removal Tool 3316 is made up of two identical parts.

The storage compartment with USB connection is installed in the folding center armrest.

Removal

Do the following before starting the procedure:

-- Turn off the ignition and all electric consumers and remove the key.

-- Open foldable center armrest completely.

-- Remove storage media and their wire connections from the USB connection as necessary.

-- Insert extracting tools into slots -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Storage Compartment With USB Connection Removal Slots

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For the sake of clarity, the storage compartment is depicted in the removed state for the following work step.

-- Push extracting tools apart in -direction of arrow- so that the locking mechanism disengages easily. Then pull the complete insert out of center armrest with extracting tools pressed.

Fig 2: Identifying Locking Mechanism

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-- Disconnect electrical connector.

-- Push the spring on the removed insert in -direction of arrow- and while doing so pull extracting tool out in -direction of arrow A-.

Fig 3: Identifying Direction To Push Spring On Removed Insert And Pull Extracting Tool Out In

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Installation

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

-- Insert unit in center armrest so that USB connection is at rear.