84 21 535 Removing and installing/replacing hands-free charging electronics

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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 luggage compartment trim on left side panel . See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON LEFT SIDE PANEL
Partially remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim on left. . See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM

Disconnect antenna lead plug connection (1).

Unscrew nuts (2).

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Remove hands-free charging electronics (4) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Hands-Free Charging Electronics

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING
If necessary, log mobile phone on to vehicle