84 50 060 Removing and refitting/replacing Bluetooth aerial (03/2010 on)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR LEFT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .

Lay floor trim (1) to one side.

Fig 1: Removing Floor Trim

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Unclip Bluetooth aerial (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Unclipping Bluetooth Aerial

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NOTE: Bluetooth aerial lead is connected to Telematic Control Unit/Combox.

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Telematic Control Unit/Combox is located underneath luggage compartment left wheel arch panel

F07

Telematic Control Unit/Combox is located underneath SPARE WHEEL WELL FRONT TRIM PANEL .

Expose Bluetooth aerial lead to Telematic Control Unit/Combox and unplug connector.