65 11 030 Removing and installing/replacing radio receiver (built-in unit)

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove cover strips for front center console. Refer to 51 16 198 REMOVING/INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM BETWEEN FRONT CENTER CONSOLE AND INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Release screws (1) and pull radio receiver back.

Fig 1: Locating Radio Receiver Retaining Screws

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Remove holder (1) for radio wiring harness.

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Disconnect antenna plug (3) and remove radio receiver.

Fig 2: Removing Radio Receiver

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