BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Replacing Amplifier

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

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES.

Necessary preliminary work

• Clamp off NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE.
• Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL ON LEFT.

Release screw (1).

Remove amplifier (4) including holder (2).

Unfasten plug connections (3) and disconnect.

Replacement

Remove amplifier (4) including holder (3).

Fig. 20: Identifying Screw, Amplifier And Plug Connection

Installation note: Tabs (1) must be correctly slid into guide (2).

Check that amplifier (3) is securely seated.

Fig. 21: Identifying Tabs, Guide And Amplifier

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!

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SATELLITE RADIO (US VERSION ONLY UNTIL 09/2009)

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

NOTE: See NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES.

Necessary preliminary work

• Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD.
• Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM ON LEFT.

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Unscrew nut (3).

Remove satellite radio (4) with holder.

Replacement

Release screws (5).

Remove satellite radio (4) from holder.

Fig. 22: Identifying Plug Connections, Screws, Nut And Satellite Radio

When replacing, please observe

Record ID number (2) of the removed device.

NOTE: The ID number (2) can be found on the label of the housing. Above the barcode the text reads "Sirius ID" (1) and next to it is the company's logo "Sirius Satellite Radio" (3).

Record ID number (2) of the new device.

Fig. 23: Identifying Sirius ID, ID Number And Sirius Satellite Radio

Replacement

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING.

NOTE: Please contact Sirius. Use the ID number to cancel current device and register new one.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SATELLITE TUNER (ONLY FOR US MODELS STARTING AT 09/2009)

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove CAR INFOTAINMENT COMPUTER

When replacing, please observe

Record SID number (1) of the removed device.

NOTE: The SID number (1) can be found on the label of the housing. Location may be different, depending on the manufacturer of the device.

Record SID number (1) of the new device.

Input enabling code from the ASAP portal.

Fig. 24: Identifying SID Number

Replacement

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING.

NOTE: Please contact Sirius. Use the SID number to cancel current device and register new one.

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