65 11 220 Removing and installing satellite radio (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 fibres. See 61 00... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect negative battery cable . See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove luggage compartment trim on side panel. See 51 47 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT SIDE PANEL .

Release screws (1).

Remove satellite radio (2) with bracket and disconnect associated plug connection.

Fig 1: Satellite Radio Unit (2) And Screws (1)

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Replacement:

Release screws (1) and remove satellite radio (2) from bracket (3).

Fig 2: Removing Satellite Radio From Bracket And Screws

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