65 12 220 Removing and installing/replacing satellite radio (US version only)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection), refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

NOTE: Follow instructions for handling optical fibres, refer to 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect negative battery cable, refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim on left, refer to 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
If necessary, remove satellite radio, refer to 65 12 240 REMOVING AND INSTALLING DIGITAL RADIO (IBOS) .

Release screws (1) and remove bracket (2) with satellite radio.

Fig 1: Releasing Screws (1) And Removing Bracket (2) With Satellite Radio

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Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove complete bracket with satellite radio.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connections (1) And Removing Complete Bracket With Satellite Radio

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Replacement:

Release screws (1) on both sides and remove satellite radio (2) from bracket (3).

Fig 3: Releasing Screws (1) On Both Sides And Removing Satellite Radio (2) From Bracket (3)

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Release screws (1) and remove satellite radio (2) from bracket (3).

Fig 4: Releasing Screws (1) And Removing Satellite Radio (2) From Bracket (3)

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