65 12 071 Removing and installing/replacing amplifier (HiFi system)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
Remove FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON LEFT .

Release screw (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2) and slide amplifier (3) in direction of arrow out of bracket.

Fig 1: Sliding Amplifier

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Installation note:

Tabs (1) must be correctly slid into guide (2).

Check that amplifier (3) is securely seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Amplifier, Tabs And Guide

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Replacement:

For vehicle with production date up to 09/2010 , carry out conversion in the diagnosis system via path:

Vehicle
Conversions
Conversion hi-fi system

NOTE: On vehicle with production date after 09/2010 , no vehicle programming / encoding needs to be carried out!