65 12 072 Removing and installing (replacing) amplifier (Top Hi-Fi system)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with Notes On Protection Against Electrostatic Damage (ESD Protection) .

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on Handling Optical Waveguides .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect Negative Battery Cable
Vehicles with CD changer or video module only:
- Remove Luggage Compartment Trim on left.
- Remove Video Module
- Remove CD Changer

Vehicles without CD changer or video module only:

Unclip cover (1) in direction of arrow from luggage compartment trim panel (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Luggage Compartment Trim Panel

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Shown with luggage compartment trim panel removed:

Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect.

Pull out retaining plates (3) in direction of arrow.

Remove amplifier (1) from holder (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections, Retaining Plates, Amplifier And Holder

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding.