61 35 954 Removing and installing/replacing interior antenna for comfort access system (rear)

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 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 .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Remove rear compartment air duct (3).

Fig 1: Locating Rear Compartment Air Duct

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Release screws (1).

Remove interior antenna for comfort access system (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Interior Antenna Retaining Screws

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