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

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Release screws (1) and remove amplifier (2) from bracket (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws, Amplifier And Bracket

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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).

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Jumper, Wire Jumper, Connector And Connector Chamber

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

Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming/encoding