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

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

Fig 1: Caution For Removing/Installing Amplifier

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NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
Remove FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON LEFT .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2) and slide amplifier (3) in direction of arrow out of mounting.

Fig 2: Sliding Amplifier

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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 3: Identifying Chamber, Wire Jumper And Socket

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

Installation note:

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

Check that amplifier (3) is securely seated.

Fig 4: Identifying Amplifier, Tabs And Guide

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Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .