65 12 220 Removing and installing/replacing satellite radio (US version only until 09/2009)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

IMPORTANT: Comply with instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM ON LEFT .

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Unscrew nut (3).

Remove satellite radio (4) with holder.

Replacement:

Release screws (5).

Remove satellite radio (4) from holder.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections, Screws, Nut And Satellite Radio

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When replacing, please observe:

Record ID number (2) of the removed device.

NOTE: The ID number (2) can be found on the label of the housing. Above the barcode the text reads "Sirius ID" (1) and next to it is the company's logo "Sirius Satellite Radio" (3).

Record ID number (2) of the new device.

Fig 2: Identifying Sirius ID, ID Number And Sirius Satellite Radio

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

NOTE: Please contact Sirius. Use the ID number to cancel current device and register new one.