BMW X5: Stereo Radio, Amplifier

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT CENTRAL BASS SPEAKER

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove front seat
• Lay floor carpet in working area to one side

Release screws (1) and remove trim (2).

Fig. 5: Identifying Trim With Screws

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and feed out central bass speaker.

Tightening torque.

Fig. 6: Identifying Speaker Screws

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AMPLIFIER (HI-FI SYSTEM)

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

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Disconnect battery negative lead.
• Remove flap in luggage compartment panel on left.

Release screw (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2) and slide amplifier (3) in direction of arrow out of mounting.

Fig. 7: Sliding Amplifier

Installation:

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

Check that amplifier (3) is securely seated.

Fig. 8: Identifying Amplifier And Lugs With Guide

Replacement: Carry out programming/coding.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AMPLIFIER (TOP HIFI SYSTEM)

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

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Disconnect battery negative lead.
• Remove flap in luggage compartment panel on left.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2) and slide amplifier (3) in direction of arrow out of mounting.

Fig. 9: Sliding Amplifier

Installation:

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

Check that amplifier (3) is securely seated.

Fig. 10: Identifying Amplifier And Lugs With Guide

Replacement: Carry out programming/coding.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DVD PLAYER IN REAR CONSOLE

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove rear center console trim.

Release screws (1) on both sides.

Tightening torque.

Lift out mounting (2) on both sides over catch (3) and feed out DVD player (4).

Fig. 11: Identifying DVD Player Bracket

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