Replacing Panel For On-Board Monitor (Control Panel)

2001 BMW 330Ci Convertible (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)SECTION Replacing Panel For On-Board Monitor (Control Panel)



Replacing Panel For On-Board Monitor (Control Panel, Widescreen)

Special tools required:

- 12 7 192


NOTE: When removing complete on-board monitor (widescreen), disconnect plug connections with trim for on-board monitor extended.


Remove complete on-board monitor (widescreen).


CAUTION:
Risk of damage!
Place on-board monitor (widescreen) on special tool 12 7 192 (antistatic mat) and earth/ground.







Remove screws (1) and (2).
Remove upper housing (3) in direction of arrow from housing (4).







Remove screws (1) and (2).
Lift out cassette deck (3) and place to one side.


NOTE: Cassette deck (3) is still connected to housing by ribbon cable for cassette deck (4).







Open catches (1) indirection of arrow.
Feed ribbon cable for cassette deck (3) in direction of arrow from contact terminal (2).

Installation:
Make sure ribbon cable for cassette deck (3) is correctly seated in contact terminal (2).







Lever out expansion rivet (1).
Open catches (2) and (3) in direction of arrow.
Feed ribbon cables (4) resting on top of each other out of contact terminals.

Installation:
Make sure ribbon cables (4) are correctly seated in associated contact terminals.







Loosen screws (1).







NOTE: Carefully feed out ribbon cables (3) when removing trim for on-board monitor (1).


Remove trim for on-board monitor (1) in direction of arrow from housing (2).
RENDER: 1.0x

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