65 12 210 Removing and installing/replacing CHAMP radio receiver (BMW Professional radio)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE
Remove RADIO AND IHKA CONTROLS

Release screws (1).

Pull out the CHAMP (2) to the front.

Installation note:

Make sure CHAMP (2) is correctly seated on retaining lugs at the marked points.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Champ

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Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect.

Remove CHAMP (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Champ Plug Connections

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

For vehicles with Teleservices optional equipment:

Update services via menu in the central information display.

Load service history:

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Service history