65 12 220 Removing and Installing/Replacing Satellite Radio (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 fibers. See 61 00... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect negative battery cable . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim on left. See 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM
If necessary, remove satellite radio . See 65 12 240 REMOVING AND INSTALLING DIGITAL RADIO (IBOS)

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

Fig 1: Identifying Screws & Bracket With Satellite Radio

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Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove complete bracket with satellite radio.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections & Bracket With Satellite Radio

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Replacement:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Screws On Both Sides & Satellite Radio

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

Fig 4: Identifying Screws, Satellite Radio & Bracket

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