84 50 565 Replacing Bluetooth cable aerial

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NOTE: If a Combox is installed, the Bluetooth aerial is in the wiring harness to the Combox.
If a headunit is installed, the Bluetooth aerial is in the wiring harness to the headunit.

Bluetooth cable aerial installation location when Combox is installed.

Fig 1: Identifying Bluetooth Cable Aerial Installation Position

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Remove REAR LEFT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .

Lay floor trim (1) to one side.

Fig 2: Removing Floor Trim

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Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel.

NOTE: Unlock and disconnect plug connection (1) of Bluetooth cable aerial (2) at Combox.

Secure Bluetooth cable aerial repair kit to wiring harness and close plug connection (1).

After successful completion of function check, disconnect start and end of faulty Bluetooth cable aerial at first mounting point.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection And Bluetooth Cable Aerial

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Bluetooth cable aerial installation location when headunit is installed.

Fig 4: Bluetooth Cable Aerial Installation Location

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Remove CENTER CONSOLE (2).

Unclip Bluetooth cable aerial (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Bluetooth Cable Aerial And Center Console

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Remove HEADUNIT .

NOTE: Unlock and disconnect plug connection (1) of Bluetooth cable aerial to headunit.

Secure Bluetooth cable aerial repair kit to wiring harness for center console and close plug connection (1).

After successful completion of function check, disconnect start and end of faulty Bluetooth cable aerial at first mounting point.

Fig 6: Identifying Plug Connection

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