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

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). See 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: Clamp off battery negative lead. Refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .

Release screws (1). Disconnect plug connections (2) and remove bracket with satellite radio (3). Installation: Bracket for satellite radio (3) must be correctly seated in the guides.

Fig 1: Release Screws (1), Disconnect Plug Connections (2) And Remove Bracket With Satellite Radio (3)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: Release screws (1) and remove satellite radio (2).

Fig 2: Release Screws (1) And Remove Satellite Radio (2)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

When replacing, please observe : Record ID number (2) of the removed device. Note: The ID number (2) can be found on the label of the housing. Above the barcode the text reads "Sirius ID" (1) and next to it is the company's logo "Sirius Satellite Radio" (3). Record ID number (2) of the new device.

Fig 3: Satellite Unit Identification

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.