65 12 072 Removing and installing or replacing amplifier

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
• Remove right-hand luggage compartment wheel arch panel. See 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM or 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL (CLUBVAN)

Loosen screw (1) and slide amplifier (2) backwards in direction of arrow.

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove amplifier (2).

Fig 1: Removing Amplifier

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Installation note: 

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

Check that amplifier is firmly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Amplifier Lugs And Guide

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