65 12 200 Removing and installing (replacing) audio system controller

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 BMW 650i, 2005 BMW 645Ci, and 2004 BMW 645Ci. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 floor trim, refer to 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .
Disconnect battery negative lead, refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove middle trim for instrument panel, refer to 51 45 310 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CENTER TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides, refer to 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

IMPORTANT: Do not scratch decorative trims (1), cover if necessary.

Release screws (2).

Pull back audio system controller (3) slightly.

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Remove audio system controller (3).

Fig 1: Pulling Back Audio System Controller

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

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