BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing (Replacing) Head Unit

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! There is a hard disk installed in the head unit.

Avoid subjecting the head unit to vibration/shocks.

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

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

Necessary preliminary work:

• Remove RADIO AND IHKA CONTROLS.
• Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE (F03: disconnect both negative battery cables).

NOTE: Picture for example purposes only!

Unfasten screws (2).

Pull head unit (3) out of guide.

Installation note: Make sure head unit (3) is correctly seated in guide lugs (1).

Fig. 6: Identifying Head Unit, Screws, And Guide Lugs

Set the protective nonwoven material (1) aside as shown.

Unlock plug connections.(2) and disconnect.

Remove head unit (3).

Fig. 7: Identifying Head Unit And Connections

Only for US models with satellite radio: When replacing the head unit, additional work is required!

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

Replacement: Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING.

OVERVIEW OF AUDIO COMPONENTS

Fig. 8: Overview Of Audio Components

1. Speaker (in dashboard)
2. Central Information Display (CID)
3. DVD changer
4. DVD player, rear console
5. Aerial diversity
6. Speaker (in storage shelf)
7. Satellite tuner
8. Amplifier
9. Central bass speaker
10. Speaker (door, rear)
11. Speaker (door, front)
12. Car Information Computer (CIC)

REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) AMPLIFIER (TOP HIFI SYSTEM)

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

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions 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 (2) in direction of arrow from holder (3).

Unlock plug connections and disconnect.

Fig. 9: Identifying Screw, Amplifier And Holder

NOTE: Until 09/2009 a Top Hifi amplifier with a different pin assignment is installed!

Install cable jumper consisting of socket (1) (BMW Parts Service 6901844) and wire jumper (2) in connector (3).

Create wire jumper (2) from wire (cross-section 0.75 mm2 ) and two stops (BMW Parts Service 1393724). Then connect pins 1 and 2 in socket (1) with wire jumper (2).

Fig. 10: Identifying Cable Jumper, Wire Jumper, Connector And Connector Chamber

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

NOTE: Picture for example purposes.

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

Check that amplifier (3) is securely seated.

Fig. 11: Identifying Tabs, Guide And Amplifier

Replacement

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING.

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