65 12 072 Removing and installing (replacing) amplifier (Top hi-fi system)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim on left, see 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2).

Remove amplifier (3) with holder in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Screws And Amplifier

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Release screw (1).

Fold back retaining bracket (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Remove amplifier (3) from holder (4).

Fig 2: Retaining Bracket And Amplifier

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding using appropriate BMW service tool.