84 50 060 Removing and installing/replacing Bluetooth aerial (up to 03/2010)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove BOTH TRIM PANELS FOR ROOF PILLAR .
Remove BOTH REAR GRAB HANDLES .
Remove INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT .
Remove UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM .
Remove both front grab handles.

Remove auxiliary brake light trim (1) in direction of arrow from headlining (2).

Fig 1: Removing Auxiliary Brake Light Trim

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Unclip headlining.

Fig 2: Locating Clips

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Release screw (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Screw

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Partially lower headlining (1).

Installation note:

Make sure edge protection (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 4: Identifying Lower Headlining And Edge Protection

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unclip Bluetooth aerial (2) and remove.

Fig 5: Identifying Bluetooth Aerial And Plug Connection

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