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) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM ON LEFT .
If necessary, remove
If necessary, remove CD CHANGER

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Release screws (1).

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

Fig 1: Identifying Amplifier With Plug Connection, Screws And Holder

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Replacement

Release screw (2).

Unscrew nuts (4).

Remove amplifier (1) from holder (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Amplifier With Nuts, Screw And Holder

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