65 12 220 Removing and installing/replacing satellite radio (only for US models starting at 09/2009)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on 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: Removing Satellite Tuner, Bracket And Screws

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Replacement:

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

Fig 2: Remove Bracket From Satellite Tuner

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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 3: Identifying Sirius Logo, ID Number, And "Sirius ID" Text Above Barcode

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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.