65 12 072 Removing And Installing/Replacing Amplifier (Top HIFI System)

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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: Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides. See 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead . See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove flap in luggage compartment panel on left . See 51 47 172 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, LEFT OR RIGHT .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2) and slide amplifier (3) in direction of arrow out of mounting.

Fig 1: Sliding Amplifier

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Installation:

Lugs (1) must be correctly slid into guide (2).

Check that amplifier (3) is securely seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Amplifier And Lugs With Guide

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding. See VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND CODING .