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

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

NOTE: Follow instructions for Handling Optical Fibres .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect Negative Battery Cable
Remove Luggage Compartment Floor Panel

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and feed out satellite tuner (3).

Installation:

Unlock plug connections correctly.
Bracket (4) must be inserted in guides on floor pan.

Fig 1: Identifying Satellite Tuner, Plug Connection, Mounting Bracket And Screws
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Replacement:

Release screws (1) and remove bracket (2) from satellite tuner (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Satellite Tuner, Mounting Bracket And Screws