65 11 220 Removing and installing satellite radio (US version only)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

NOTE: Follow instructions for HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove right luggage compartment TRIM PANEL .

Release screws (1).

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

Fig 1: Identifying Satellite Radio

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Replacement:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Screws, Satellite Radio And Bracket

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When replacing, please observe:

Record ID number (2) of the removed device.

NOTE: The ID number (2) can be found on the label of the housing. Above the barcode the text reads "Sirius ID" (1) and next to it is the company's logo "Sirius Satellite Radio" (3).

Record ID number (2) of the new device.

Fig 3: Identifying Sirius Logo, ID Number, And "Sirius ID" Text Above Barcode

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Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .