65 12 071 Removing and installing/replacing amplifier

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD protection).

NOTE: Comply with notes and notes on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .
Remove luggage compartment wheel arch panel on left. See 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

Release screw (1).

Remove amplifier (4) including holder (2).

Unlock plug connections (3) and disconnect.

Replacement:

Remove amplifier (4) including holder (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Amplifier Holder, Plug Connection And Screw

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Installation note:

Lugs (1) must be correctly slid into guide (2).

Check that amplifier (3) is securely seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Amplifier, Lugs And Guide

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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!