65 12 072 Removing and installing (replacing) amplifier (Top HiFi system)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW M3, 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Vehicles with CD changer or video module only:
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM on left.
Remove video module for on-board monitor
Remove CD CHANGER

Vehicles without CD changer or video module only:

Unclip cover (1) in direction of arrow from luggage compartment trim panel (2).

Fig 1: Removing Cover From Luggage Compartment Trim Panel

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Shown with luggage compartment trim panel removed:

Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect.

Pull out retaining plates (3) in direction of arrow.

Remove amplifier (1) from holder (4).

Fig 2: Pulling Retaining Plates

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NOTE: Until 09/2009 a Top HiFi amplifier with a different pin assignment is installed!

Install cable jumper consisting of socket (1) (BMW Parts Service 6901844) and wire jumper (2) in connector (3).

Create wire jumper (2) from wire (cross-section 0.75 mm² ) and two stops (BMW Parts Department 1393724). Then connect pins 1 and 2 in the socket (1) with wire jumper (2).

NOTE: Connector chamber (4) is not included in current version and remains unused in new replacement Top HiFi amplifier!

Fig 3: Identifying Cable Jumper Socket With Wire Jumper, Connector And Connector Chamber

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Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming and encoding.