65 12 072 Removing and installing (replacing) amplifier (Top hi-fi 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) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Partially 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 .

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Pull out retaining plates (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make retaining plates (2) are correctly seated.

Remove amplifier (3) from holder (4).

Fig 1: Unlock Plug Connections And Amplifier From Holder

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NOTE: Until 09/2009 a Top HiFi amplifier with a different pin assignment is installed!

Install cable jumper consisting of socket (1) (BMW Parts Service 6901844) and wire jumper (2) in connector (3). Create wire jumper (2) from wire (cross-section 0.75 mm) and two stops (BMW Parts Department 1393724). Then connect pins 1 and 2 in the socket (1) with wire jumper (2).

NOTE: Connector chamber (4) is not included in current version and remains unused in new replacement Top HiFi amplifier!

Fig 2: Installing Cable Jumper Consisting Of Socket (BMW Parts Service 6901844) And Wire Jumper In Connector

Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding .