65 12 220 Removing and installing/replacing satellite tuner (only for US models starting at 09/2009)

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Necessary preliminary work

Remove CAR INFOTAINMENT COMPUTER .

On version with headunit:

Remove HEADUNIT .

When replacing, please observe:

Record SID number (1) of the removed device.

NOTE: The SID number (1) can be found on the label of the housing. Location may be different, depending on the equipment manufacturer.

Record SID number (1) of the new device.

Fig 1: Identifying SID Number

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

NOTE: Please contact Sirius. Use the SID number to cancel current device and register new one .