65 12 240 Removing and Installing Digital Radio (IBOS) (US Version Only)

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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 fibers. See 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect negative battery cable . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove luggage compartment trim on left side panel. See 51 47 172 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, LEFT OR RIGHT

Release screws (1) and remove holder (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Holder & Screw

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Disconnect plug connections (1, 2) and remove IBOS tuner (3) complete with bracket.

Replacement:

Release screws (4) and remove IBOS tuner from bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections & DAB Tuner

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