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65 12 071 Removing and installing or replacing amplifier

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection)  , see 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .
NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides.  , see 61 00... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, graphic shows luggage compartment side panel removed.

Release screw (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2) and slide amplifier (3) in direction of arrow out of mounting.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Slide Amplifier
G06213837Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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 mm) and two stops (BMW Parts Department 1393724). Then connect pins 1 and 2 in the socket (1) with wire jumper (2).

NOTE: Connector chamber (4) is not included in current version and remains unused in new replacement Top HiFi amplifier!
Fig 2: Installing Cable Jumper Consisting Of Socket (BMW Parts Service 6901844) And Wire Jumper In Connector
G06852046Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Lugs on amplifier must be correctly pushed into guides (1) on bracket.

Check that amplifier is firmly seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Guides On Bracket
G06213838Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

Carry out vehicle programming/coding.