65 90 511 Removing and installing (replacing) navigation computer with CD drive

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Special tools required:

65 5 400 RELEASE BRACKET

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove flap in luggage compartment panel on left, see 51 47 172 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, LEFT OR RIGHT .

Unlock navigation computer (1) with special tool 65 5 400 and pull out in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Navigation Computer With Special Tool

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Disconnect antenna connector (1).

Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect.

Remove navigation computer (3).

Installation:

Make sure navigation computer (3) is correctly seated.

Wires (4) must not be trapped between navigation computer (3) and insert frame (5).

Fig 2: Antenna Connector And Navigation Computer

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding using appropriate BMW service tool.