84 21 535 Removing and installing/replacing hands-free charging electronics

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 tasks

Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM .

E91:

Release retaining clips (1) and remove storage pan (2).

Fold panel (3) upwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Storage Pan, Retaining Clips And Fold Panel

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E88/E84/E93:

Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove holder for telematics control unit/SES (2) in direction of arrow from body.

Raise panel for luggage compartment partition (4) slightly and feed out holder for telematics control unit/SES (2) in direction of luggage compartment.

Release wiring harness fastener (3) from holder for telematics control unit/SES (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Luggage Compartment Partition, Wiring Harness Fastener And Nuts

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Installation:

Make sure guides (5) are correctly seated in associated body holders.

Make sure wiring harness is correctly laid.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove charging hands-free electronics and disconnect associated plug connections.

Fig 3: Identifying Nuts

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING .
If necessary, log mobile phone on to vehicle.