2012-2014 BMW F20 AND F21 SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL
ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio, Navigation and Anti-Theft - Repair - 128i, 135i (Convertible) RADIO 65 11 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CD CHANGER Necessary preliminary tasks: Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD (CONVERTIBLE). Remove luggage compartment trim on left. See 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM (CONVERTIBLE) . Release screws (1). Pull CD changer (2) forward and unlock and disconnect plug connections. Remove CD changer (2) complete with holder. Fig. 1: Identifying Screws Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) . NOTE: Follow instructions for handling optical fibres . See 61 00... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS . 2013 BMW 128i ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio, Navigation and Anti-Theft - Repair - 128i, 135i (Convertible)
Replacement: Release screws (1) and remove holder (3) from CD changer (2). Fig. 2: Identifying Holder And CD Changer Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 65 11 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RADIO Necessary preliminary tasks: Remove operator unit for heater/air conditioner . See 64 11 377 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER OPERATOR UNIT (VERSION WITHOUT CCC/ASK) . Release screws (1). Pull back radio receiver (2) slightly. Disconnect associated plug connections and remove radio receiver (2). Installation: Make sure the rear guide pin of the radio receiver (2) is correctly seated in the associated mounting. 2013 BMW 128i ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio, Navigation and Anti-Theft - Repair - 128i, 135i (Convertible)
Fig. 3: Identifying Back Radio Receiver And Screws Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Replacement: Carry out programming/coding . 65 11... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SATELLITE TUNER (US VERSION ONLY) Necessary preliminary tasks: Remove radio . NOTE: Satellite tuner can be recognized by the violet aerial connection (1) which is also located next to the black aerial connection (2). Additional work is required when the satellite tuner is replaced! 2013 BMW 128i ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio, Navigation and Anti-Theft - Repair - 128i, 135i (Convertible)
Fig. 4: Identifying Violet Antenna Connection And Black Antenna Connection Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Replacement: Record SID number (1) of the removed device. Fig. 5: Identifying SID Number Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. STEREO RADIO, AMPLIFIER 65 12 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT CENTRAL BASS SPEAKER (UNDER FRONT SEAT) Necessary preliminary tasks: Remove front seat . See SEATS - REPAIR . If necessary, remove panel for door pillar (bottom) if equipped. Release screws (1). Remove central bass speaker trim (2) from floor trim (3). Fold back floor panel (3) in direction of arrow. NOTE: The SID number (1) can be found on the label of the housing. Record SID number (1) of the new device. Contact Sirius. Use the SID number to cancel current device and register new one. 2013 BMW 128i ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio, Navigation and Anti-Theft - Repair - 128i, 135i (Convertible)
Fig. 6: Identifying Central Bass Speaker Trim And Back Floor Panel Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect. Unscrew nuts (2). Feed out central bass speaker (3) in direction of arrow and remove. Fig. 7: Feeding Out Central Bass Speaker Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Installation: Make sure seal (3) and rubber damper (4) are correctly seated on central bass speaker (1). Insert central bass speaker (1) with guides (2) exactly in frame side member. NOTE: Floor panel shown removed for purposes of clarity. 2013 BMW 128i ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio, Navigation and Anti-Theft - Repair - 128i, 135i (Convertible)
Fig. 8: Identifying Seal And Rubber Damper With Guides Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 65 12 072 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) AMPLIFIER (TOP HIFI SYSTEM) (EARLY VERSION) Necessary preliminary tasks: Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD (CONVERTIBLE). Remove rear left side trim panel . See 51 43 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANEL in coupe only. Convertible Release screws (1). Release nut (2) and feed out amplifier (3) towards top. IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) . 2013 BMW 128i ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio, Navigation and Anti-Theft - Repair - 128i, 135i (Convertible)
Fig. 9: Identifying Amplifier Screws (Convertible) Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Disconnect plug connection (1). Pull off retaining plates (2) in direction of arrow and remove amplifier (3) from mounting. Installation: Make retaining plates (2) are correctly seated. Fig. 10: Identifying Retaining Plates And Plug Connection (Convertible) Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Installation: Make sure retaining lugs (2) are correctly seated in mounting (1). 2013 BMW 128i ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio, Navigation and Anti-Theft - Repair - 128i, 135i (Convertible)
Fig. 11: Identifying Retaining Lugs And Mounting (Convertible) Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Replacement: Carry out programming/coding . 65 12 072 REMOVING AND INSTALLING AMPLIFIER (REPLACING HI-FI SYSTEM) (LATE VERSION) Necessary preliminary tasks: Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD . Remove rear left side trim panel . See 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM . Take off cover for amplifier (1) in upward direction. IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) . 2013 BMW 128i ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio, Navigation and Anti-Theft - Repair - 128i, 135i (Convertible)
Fig. 12: Removing Cover From Amplifier Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Release screws (1). Unfasten plug connection (3) and disconnect. Remove amplifier (2) with holder by pulling upward. Fig. 13: Removing Amplifier With Holder Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Release nuts (2) and screw (3). Remove holder (4) from amplifier (1). 2013 BMW 128i ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio, Navigation and Anti-Theft - Repair - 128i, 135i (Convertible)
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