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), refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

NOTE: Follow instructions for handling optical fibres, refer to 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Disconnect negative battery cable, refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim on side panel, refer to 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: Locating Satellite Radio With Bracket

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Replacement:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Satellite Radio Bracket Screws

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