65 12 072 Removing and installing (replacing) amplifier (Top hi-fi system)

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim on left, refer to 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

NOTE: Follow instructions for handling optical fibers, refer to 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Release screws (1) and remove holder (2).

Fig 1: Releasing Screws (1) And Removing Holder (2)

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Pull out retaining plates (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make retaining plates (2) are correctly seated.

Remove amplifier (3) from holder (4).

Fig 2: Removing Amplifier From Holder

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding, refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .