65 12 072 Removing and installing Top HiFi system

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE

Remove lid of left luggage compartment trim panel (1).

Remove luggage compartment flap (2).

Installation note: 

Make sure lid (1) and flap (2) are correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Luggage Compartment Flap And Luggage Compartment Trim Panel

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Lift out expanding rivets (2).

Remove left shelf support (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Expanding Rivets, Shelf Support And Nuts

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Release screw (1).

Remove amplifier (2) in direction of arrow from holder (3).

Unlock plug connections and disconnect.

Fig 3: Removing Amplifier

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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 4: Installing Cable Jumper Of Socket

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Installation note: 

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

Check that amplifier (3) is securely seated.

Fig 5: Identifying Amplifier, Tabs And Guide

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Replacement 

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .