65 12 072 Removing and installing (replacing) amplifier (Top hi-fi system)

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Partially remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM ON LEFT .

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Pull out retaining plates (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make retaining plates (2) are correctly seated.

Remove amplifier (3) from holder (4).

Fig 1: Pulling Out Retaining Plates

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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 Department 6901844) and wire jumper (2) in connector (3).

Create wire jumper (2) from wire (cross-section 0.75 mm) and two stops (BMW Parts Department 1393724). Then connect pins 1 and 2 in the socket (1) with wire jumper (2).

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

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

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Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .