65 12 072 Removing and Installing (Replacing) Amplifier (Top Hi-Fi System)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead. See 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY
Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim on left. See 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM

NOTE: Follow instructions for handling optical fibers . See 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS

Pull out retaining plates (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make retaining plates (1) are correctly seated.

Remove amplifier (2) from holder (3).

Unlock plug connections (4) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Plates, Amplifier & Holder

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Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

Programming
Coding
Car & Key Memory
CD "CIP"

Fig 2: Identifying DIS
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