65 12 072 Removing and installing (replacing) amplifier (Top HiFi system)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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
Vehicles with CD changer or video module only:
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM on left.
Remove video module for on-board monitor
Remove CD CHANGER

Vehicles without CD changer or video module only:

Unclip cover (1) in direction of arrow from luggage compartment trim panel (2).

Fig 1: Removing Cover From Luggage Compartment Trim Panel

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Shown with luggage compartment trim panel removed:

Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect.

Pull out retaining plates (3) in direction of arrow.

Remove amplifier (1) from holder (4).

Fig 2: Pulling Retaining Plates

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NOTE: Until 09/2009 a Top HiFi amplifier with a different pin assignment is installed!

Install cable jumper consisting of socket (1) (BMW Parts Service 6901844) and wire jumper (2) in connector (3).

Create wire jumper (2) from wire (cross-section 0.75 mm² ) and two stops (BMW Parts Department 1393724). Then connect pins 1 and 2 in the socket (1) with wire jumper (2).

NOTE: Connector chamber (4) is not included in current version and remains unused in new replacement Top HiFi amplifier!

Fig 3: Identifying Cable Jumper Socket With Wire Jumper, Connector And Connector Chamber

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Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming and encoding.