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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 BMW X5, 2012 BMW X5, and 2011 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Remove FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON LEFT

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2) and slide amplifier (3) in direction of arrow out of mounting.

Fig 1: Removing Amplifier

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: Until 09/2009 a Top HiFi amplifier with a different pin assignment is installed!

Install cable jumper consisting of socket (1) (BMW Parts Service 6901844) and wire jumper (2) in connector (3).

Create wire jumper (2) from wire (cross-section 0.75 mm² ) and two stops (BMW Parts Department 1393724). Then connect pins 1 and 2 in the socket (1) with wire jumper (2).

NOTE: Connector chamber (4) is not included in current version and remains unused in new replacement Top HiFi amplifier!

Fig 2: Identifying Socket, Wire Jumper, Connector And Connector Chamber

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note:

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

Check that amplifier (3) is securely seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Amplifier, Tabs And Guide

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .