65 12 071 Removing and installing or replacing amplifier

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW X6 and 2010 BMW X6. 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 tasks:

Only E72: Disconnect BOTH NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLES
Clamp off negative battery cable
Remove FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON LEFT

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, graphic shows luggage compartment side trim panel removed.

Release screw (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2) and slide amplifier (3) in direction of arrow out of bracket.

Fig 1: Sliding Amplifier Out Of Mounting

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Installation note:

Tabs on amplifier must be correctly pushed into guides (1) on bracket.

Check that amplifier is firmly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Amplifier Bracket Guides

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Replacement:

For vehicle with production date up to 09/2010, carry out conversion in the diagnosis system via path:

Vehicle
Conversions
Conversion hi-fi system

NOTE: On vehicle with production date after 09/2010 , no vehicle programming/encoding needs to be carried out!