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) . See61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

NOTE: Follow instructions for handling optical fibres .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect negative battery cable . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove luggage compartment floor panel . See 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM 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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