2011 BMW 550I Repair and Service Manual
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ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB
Audio, Navigation And Anti-Theft - 550i GT
MONO RADIO
65 11 075 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DVD CHANGER
Necessary preliminary tasks
Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Open glove box.
Release screws (1).
Remove bracket for DVD changer (2) downward.
Fig. 1: Removing Bracket For DVD Changer
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Installation:
Make sure bracket of DVD changer (1) is correctly seated in glove compartment (3).
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .
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Guide lugs (1) must fit correctly in the corresponding recesses.
Fig. 2: Identifying DVD Changer And Glove Compartment
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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Remove bracket (2) with DVD changer.
Fig. 3: Identifying Plug Connection And Bracket
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Replacement:
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ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio, Navigation And Anti-Theft - 550i GT
Open fold-down compartment (1).
Release left and right screws (2).
Pull DVD changer (4) in direction of arrow out of bracket (3).
Fig. 4: Pulling DVD Changer Out Of Bracket
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Replacement:
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .
61 31 823 REPLACING AUDIO UNIT
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove RADIO AND IHKA CONTROLS .
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD
PROTECTION) .
IMPORTANT: Use of supplied gloves is mandatory
Carry out installation in a dust-free workshop area only.
To avoid damage, do not touch or dirty the display area.
IMPORTANT: Retrofitting must only be done in the supplied installation cassettes.
Use of supplied gloves is mandatory so that there is no damage to the display.
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Fig. 5: Identifying Radio And IHKA Controls
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Installation note:
Convert IHKA CONTROLS to new audio unit.
STEREO RADIO, AMPLIFIER
65 12 315 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) HU-H
There is a hard disk installed in the headunit.
Carry out mechanical work on the headunit and adjacent components with care.
Avoid subjecting the headunit to vibration/shocks.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove RADIO AND IHKA CONTROLS .
Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE (F03: disconnect both negative battery cables).
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
NOTE: Comply with notes and notes on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .
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ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio, Navigation And Anti-Theft - 550i GT
Unfasten screws (2).
Pull headunit (3) out of guide.
Installation note:
Make sure headunit (3) is correctly seated in guide lugs (1).
Fig. 6: Identifying Headunit, Guide Lugs And Screws
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Set the protective nonwoven material (1) aside as shown.
Unlock plug connections. (2) and disconnect.
Remove headunit (3).
NOTE: Picture for example purposes only!
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ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio, Navigation And Anti-Theft - 550i GT
Fig. 7: Identifying Protective Nonwoven Material, Headunit And Plug Connections
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Only for US models with satellite radio:
When replacing the headunit, additional work is required!
Refer to REPLACING SATELLITE TUNER, AS OF 09/2009 .
Replacement:
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .
Additionally 1-Series F2x and 3-Series F3x:
Load service history:
05 Maintenance and Pre-Delivery Check
Service history
65 12 072 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) AMPLIFIER (TOP HIFI SYSTEM)
Necessary preliminary work:
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .
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ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio, Navigation And Anti-Theft - 550i GT
Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .
Remove lid of left luggage compartment trim panel (1).
Remove luggage compartment flap (2).
Installation note:
Make sure lid (1) and flap (2) are correctly seated.
Fig. 8: Identifying Luggage Compartment Flap And Left Luggage Compartment Trim Panel
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Unscrew nuts (1).
Lift out expanding rivets (2).
Remove left shelf support (3).
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Fig. 9: Identifying Left Shelf Support, Expanding Rivets And Nut
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Release screw (1).
Remove amplifier (2) in direction of arrow from holder (3).
Unlock plug connections and disconnect.
Fig. 10: Removing Amplifier From Holder
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NOTE: Until 09/2009 a Top Hifi amplifier with a different pin assignment is installed!
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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 mm
2
) and two stops (BMW Parts Department 1393724).
Then connect pins 1 and 2 in the socket (1) with wire jumper (2).
Fig. 11: Identifying Cable Jumper, Wire Jumper, Connector And Connector Chamber
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Installation note:
Tabs (1) must be correctly slid into guide (2).
Check that amplifier (3) is securely seated.
NOTE: Connector chamber (4) is not included in current version and remains unused
in new replacement Top HiFi amplifier!
NOTE: Picture for example purposes.
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Fig. 12: Identifying Tabs, Guide And Amplifier
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Replacement
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .
65 12 053 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING CENTRAL BASS SPEAKER - FRONT
PASSENGER SIDE - (UNDER FRONT SEAT)
Operation is identical to:
REMOVING AND INSTALLING CENTRAL BASS SPEAKER - DRIVER'S SIDE
65 12 265 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DVD PLAYER IN REAR CONSOLE
Necessary preliminary work
Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
Remove CENTRE CONSOLE .
Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
NOTE: Comply with notes and notes on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .
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ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio, Navigation And Anti-Theft - 550i GT
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