65 12 071 Removing and installing/replacing amplifier

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT PARTITION WALL

Release screw (1). Snap amplifier (2) in direction of arrow out of holder and remove. Unfasten plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Snap Amplifier In Direction Of Arrow

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NOTE: For purposes of clarity amplifier complete with holder shown removed.

Fig 2: Ensuring Retaining Lugs On Amplifier Are Engaged In Guides On Holder

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Installation note: Retaining lugs (1) on amplifier must be correctly engaged in guides on holder (2).

For vehicle with production date up to 09/2010 , carry out conversion in the diagnosis system via path: Vehicle, Conversions, Conversion hi-fi system.

On vehicle with production date after 09/2010 , no vehicle programming / encoding needs to be carried out!