36 11 527 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Receiving Antenna For RDC

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Operations for removing and installing receiving antenna at rear left or right are identical.

Remove rear left or right wheel arch trim.

NOTE: Holder with receiving antenna is detached by removal of wheel arch trim.

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle. See 00 ... ... LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM .

Unlock plug (1) and disconnect.

Detach receiving antenna with fixture (2) from threaded pin (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug, Fixture And Threaded Pin

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Unlock retaining lugs (1) and unclip receiving antenna (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Lugs And Receiving Antenna

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