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) .

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM ON SIDE PANEL .

Release screws (1).

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

Fig 1: Removing Satellite Radio

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

Fig 2: Removing Satellite Radio From 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 vehicle PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

NOTE: Please contact Sirius. Use the ID number to cancel current device and register new one.