65 12 070 Removing and installing/replacing amplifier

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD protection) . See61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove luggage compartment trim on left . See 51 47 210 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON LEFT SIDE PANEL .
If necessary, remove video module
If necessary, remove CD changer

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Release screws (1).

Remove amplifier (3) complete with holder (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws

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Replacement:

Release screw (2).

Unscrew nuts (4).

Remove amplifier (1) from holder (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Amplifier, Holder And Nuts

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