65 12 200 Removing and installing (replacing) audio system controller

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) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove OPERATOR UNIT FOR HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER (with CCC/ASK)
Remove CENTRE CONSOLE SWITCH CLUSTER (with CCC/ASK)

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

Release screws (1).

Pull back audio system controller (2) slightly.

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Remove audio system controller (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Audio System Controller

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Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming and encoding .