65 12 240 Removing and installing/replacing digital radio (IBOC) (US version only)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) , see 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead , see 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove luggage compartment panel on side panel on left, see 51 47 172 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, LEFT OR RIGHT .
If necessary, remove satellite radio , see 65 12 220 Removing and installing/replacing satellite radio (US version only) .

Release screws (1).

Disconnect plug connections (2) and remove digital radio (3) from holder (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections And Digital Radio

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Replacement:

Remove aerial/antenna splitter , see 65 12... Removing and installing/replacing aerial/antenna splitter (IBOC) (US version only) .

Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming/coding.