65 12 220 Removing and installing/replacing satellite radio (US version only until 09/2009)

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

NOTE: FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR 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: Identifying Satellite Tuner With Plug Connection, Screws And Bracket
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Replacement

Release screws (1) and remove

bracket (2) from satellite tuner (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Satellite Tuner With Screws And Bracket

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When replacing, please observe

Record ID number (2) of the removed device.

NOTE: The ID number (2) can be found on the label of the housing. Above the barcode the text reads "Sirius ID" (1) and next to it is the company's logo "Sirius Satellite Radio" (3).

Record ID number (2) of the new device.

Fig 3: Identifying Sirius ID, ID Number And Sirius Satellite Radio Logos

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Replacement

Carry out vehicle

programming/encoding.

NOTE: Please contact Sirius. Use the ID number to cancel current device and register new one.