65 12 072 Removing and installing (replacing) amplifier (Top HiFi system)

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 work

Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .

Remove lid of left luggage compartment trim panel (1).

Remove luggage compartment flap (2).

Installation note:

Make sure lid (1) and flap (2) are correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Luggage Compartment Trim Panel Lid And Flap

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Lift out expanding rivets (2).

Remove left shelf support (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Left Shelf Support, Expanding Rivets And Nuts

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Release screw (1).

Remove amplifier (2) in direction of arrow from holder (3).

Unlock plug connections and disconnect.

Fig 3: Removing Amplifier From Holder

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NOTE: Until 09/2009 a Top Hifi amplifier with a different pin assignment is installed!

Install cable jumper consisting of socket (1) (BMW Parts Service 6901844) and wire jumper (2) in connector (3).

Create wire jumper (2) from wire (cross-section 0.75 mm² ) and two stops (BMW Parts Department 1393724). Then connect pins 1 and 2 in the socket (1) with wire jumper (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Socket, Wire Jumper, Connector And Chamber

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NOTE: Connector chamber (4) is not included in current version and remains unused in new replacement Top HiFi amplifier!

NOTE: Picture for example purposes.

Installation note:

Tabs (1) must be correctly slid into guide (2).

Check that amplifier (3) is securely seated.

Fig 5: Identifying Amplifier, Guide And Tabs

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Replacement

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .