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) .

NOTE: Follow instructions for HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH CABLE
Remove luggage compartment . See TRIM PANEL ON LEFT SIDE WALL

Lever out expansion rivets (1).

Feed out storage compartment (2) towards top.

Fig 1: Identifying Storage Compartment And Rivets

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Raise satellite tuner including bracket (2).

Unlock and disconnect associated plug connections (3).

Slide out satellite tuner (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Satellite Tuner With Plug Connections And Nuts

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Replacement

Release screws (1).

Remove bracket (2) from satellite tuner.

Fig 3: Identifying Satellite Tuner Bracket And Nuts

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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 4: Identifying Sirius ID, ID Number And Sirius Satellite Radio

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Replacement

Carry out vehicle programming/coding.

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