65 12 072 Removing and installing (replacing) amplifier (Top HiFi system)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).

NOTE: Comply with notes and notes on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .
Remove TOP TRIM FROM TAIL PANEL .

Lever out expanding rivets (1).

Release screw (2).

Remove lashing eye (3).

Carefully press luggage compartment wheel arch panel (4) to one side.

Installation note:

Make sure luggage compartment wheel arch panel (2) and rubber seal are correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Expanding Rivets, Lashing Eye And Screw

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Pull off wiring harness guide (1) in an upward direction.

Lever out expanding rivet (1).

Remove wheel arch support (3) by lifting upwards.

Fig 2: Identifying Wiring Harness Guide, Expanding Rivet, Wheel Arch Support

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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 From Holder

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NOTE: Picture for example purposes.

Installation note:

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

Check that amplifier (3) is securely seated.

Fig 4: Identifying Amplifier Lugs

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .