61 35 953 Removing and installing/replacing interior antenna for comfort access system (front)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove switch for hazard warning system/central locking. Refer to 61 31 079 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM/CENTRAL LOCKING .
- Remove decorative strip on instrument panel on right. Refer to 51 45 380 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) RIGHT DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL .
- Remove middle trim for instrument panel. Refer to 51 45 310 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CENTER TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .
- Remove audio system controller. Refer to 65 12 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER .
- Remove finisher for preselector lever. Refer to 51 16 210 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PRESELECTOR LEVER (GEARSHIFT LEVER) .
- Remove knob for controller. Refer to 61 31 192 REPLACING KNOB FOR CONTROLLER .
- Remove button unit. Refer to 61 31 193 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BUTTON UNIT (FOR ON-BOARD MONITOR) .
- Remove trim for storage tray. Refer to 51 16 211 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FINISHER FOR STORAGE TRAY .
- Remove rear insert. Refer to 51 16 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR INSERT (IN STORAGE COMPARTMENT) .
- Remove rear compartment fresh air grille. Refer to 64 22 191 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR COMPARTMENT FRESH AIR GRILL .
- Remove storage compartment. Refer to 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
Unfasten screws (2).
Remove middle function carrier (1) in direction of arrow.
Remove middle air duct in direction of arrow.
Detach felt (1) from interior antenna for comfort access system (2).
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unclip interior antenna for comfort access system (2) from clip (3).