65 24 100 Removing and installing/replacing antenna (radio)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW Z8, 2002 BMW Z8, 2001 BMW Z8, and 2000 BMW Z8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before carrying out repairs:

Leave vehicle to stand for at least 2 hours at a temperature of 15° to 30°C.
Store antenna for at least 3 hours at a temperature of 15° to 30°C.

Remove complete rear bumper. Refer to 51 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE REAR BUMPER .

WARNING: When working with adhesive cleaners in enclosed rooms: Ensure room is well ventilated.
The adhesive areas must be dry and free from dust and grease.
After cleaning, do not touch bonding area with bare hands.

CAUTION: Do not under any circumstances use paint thinner to clean the bumper.
If necessary, clean the specified adhesive area with adhesive cleaner (sourcing reference: BMW Part service).
Air drying time: 1 minute

Detach cable ties for fastening antenna (1).

Fig 1: Detaching Antenna From Adhesive Bead

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Carefully detach antenna (1) from adhesive bead (2).

Installation:

If adhesive bead is undamaged:

Glue new antenna to adhesive bead (2). Ensure uniform and careful contact pressure with a Teflon wedge or hand roller.

If adhesive bead is damaged:

Replace butylene tape with 6 mm dia. (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service) along marking.

Installation:

Leave open adhesive bead (1) in vertical area. Secure antenna (2) in vertical area with an adhesive point (3).

Fig 2: Securing Antenna In Vertical Area

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Installation:

Contact pressure with hand roller: approx. 30 N/cm² Manual contact pressure: approx. 10 N/cm²

NOTE: Firm thumb pressure has approx. 50 N/cm²