65 12 071 Removing and installing/replacing amplifier

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 BMW Z4, 2015 BMW Z4, and 2014 BMW Z4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off BATTERY CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT PARTITION WALL

Release screw (1).

Snap amplifier (2) in direction of arrow out of holder and remove.

Unfasten plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Removing Amplifier From Holder

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NOTE: For purposes of clarity amplifier complete with holder shown removed.

Installation note:

Retaining lugs (1) on amplifier must be correctly engaged in guides on holder (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Amplifier Retaining Lugs And Holder

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Replacement:

For vehicle with production date up to 09/2010 , carry out conversion in the diagnosis system via path:

Vehicle
Conversions
Conversion Hi-Fi system

NOTE: On vehicle with production date after 09/2010 , no vehicle programming/encoding needs to be carried out!