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

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).

Release plug connections (2) and slide amplifier (3) in direction of arrow out of mounting.

Fig 1: Sliding Amplifier Out Of Mounting

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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 Wire Jumper And Socket

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

Installation note:

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

Check that amplifier is firmly seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Amplifier Bracket Guides

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .