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Cd Changer

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

NOTE:

The CD changer is not faulty if the CD changer plays commercially available CDs, but not self-burned CDs. Replacing the CD changer for this reason is not permitted.

Mix CDs (CDs that contain computer data and also music) cannot be played.

Music CDs with 8 cm diameter (mini-discs) cannot be played back.

When replacing the CD changer, the radio functions must always be coded again.

Removing 

NOTE:

The CD changer is installed in the storage compartment under the center armrest.

Perform the following steps before starting:

-- Switch off ignition, switch off all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.

-- Remove any CDs that may still be inside the CD changer. Refer to the Owner's Manual.

-- Open the center armrest.

-- Slide 3316 into slots designed for them on CD changer at left and right -arrows- until they engage audibly.

Fig 1: Identifying CD Changer Release Slots
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-- Remove the CD changer from storage compartment using radio removal tools -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Radio Removal Tools To Pull Out CD-Changer
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-- Press on retaining clamp -arrow- and pull out radio removal tools from removed unit.

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Clamp
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-- Disconnect the connector inside the CD changer connection.

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal.