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BMW E65 Installation Instructions Manual

BMW E65 Installation Instructions Manual

Advanced dvd system with multimedia changer retrofit bmw 7 series saloon (e65 / e66)
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Installation Instructions.

Advanced DVD system with multimedia changer retrofit
BMW 7 Series Saloon (E 65 / E 66)
Retrofit kit No.
Installation time
The installation time for the full system (multimedia changer and two rear monitors) is approx. 5.0 hours.
If you only install one rear monitor and the multimedia changer, the installation time will be
approx. 4.0 hours. The installation time may vary depending on condition of the car and the equipment
in it.
Important information
These installation instructions are primarily designed for use within the BMW dealership organisation
and by authorised BMW service companies.
In any event the target group for these installation instructions is specialist personnel trained on BMW
cars with the appropriate specialist knowledge.
All work must be completed using the latest BMW repair manuals, circuit diagrams, servicing manuals
and work instructions in a rational order using the prescribed tools (special tools) and observing current
health and safety regulations.
To avoid unnecessary extra work and/or costs, if any installation or function problems occur,
after a brief troubleshooting session (approx. 0.5 hours), contact the following:
1. Either your national sales company or your regional office or
2. The Support team via the Aftersales Assistance Portal (ASAP) using the optional technical
parts support application.
Quote the VIN and the part number of the retrofit kit and provide a detailed description of the
problem.
Do not archive the hard copy of these installation instructions since daily updates are made by ASAP.
See ASAP for details of the pictograms.
All the figures show LHD cars, proceed in exactly the same way on RHD cars.
Pictograms
Denotes instructions that draw your attention to special features.
s
Denotes the end of the instruction or other text.
Subject to technical modifications.
© BMW AG, München
65 12 0 406 359
DVD advanced monitors installation kit
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DVD advanced MMC installation kit
01 29 0 406 372
12.2005 (Z/Z)
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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    These installation instructions are primarily designed for use within the BMW dealership organisation and by authorised BMW service companies. In any event the target group for these installation instructions is specialist personnel trained on BMW cars with the appropriate specialist knowledge.
  • Page 2 Additional cables/lines that you install must be secured with cable ties. If the specified PIN chambers are already used, bridges, double crimps or twin-lead terminals must be used. Deburr holes and treat them with anti-corrosive coatings as set out in BMW directives to protect them from corrosion. Ordering instructions The monitor trims AC/AT are not supplied in the retrofit kit and must be ordered separated in the interior trim colours of the car or in a primed finish (see EPC for part numbers and further details).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    11. Fan wiring harness circuit diagram ........... 30 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)

  • Page 4: Parts List

    Multimedia changer (not supplied with the retrofit kit) Hexagonal screw M5 x 14 mm (not required) Adhesive patches (supplied with the multimedia changer kit) Mounting plate Spacer plate (2x) 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)
  • Page 5 Self-tapping screw 5 x 16 mm (not supplied with the retrofit kit) Holder Fillister head screw M4 x 20 mm (2x) Grommet (4x) AM Information sticker AN Washer A6 (20x) 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)
  • Page 6 Rear module holder BA Cover BB Plug holder (white) BC Plug holder BD Axial fan Allen bolt M4 x 30 mm (2x) Relay BG Fusible link 5 A BH Holder 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)

  • Page 7: Preparations

    Rear seat backrest, left, in cars with a split rear seat 52 24 015 Rear boot floor trim 51 47 101 Boot wheel arch trim on both sides 51 47 161 Left rear vent Release the rear fuse holder 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)

  • Page 8: Connection Diagram

    To the earth post in the boot on the left X13094 0.75 mm² Open cable Terminal VA VI/WS With miniature connector AU to standard cable, terminal X1856 0.75 mm² VA, RT/GE cable, on rear fuse holder. Pin 17 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)
  • Page 9 To the rear fuse holder, X4844 5-pin SW socket casing 0.5 mm PIN 1 Socket contact Terminal R GE/RT To power module, X1856 SW 32-pin plug 0.5 mm PIN 18 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)
  • Page 10 Black 4-pin plug 8-pin round plug, SW Cinch socket GE 8-pin round plug, SW Cinch socket RT 8-pin round plug RT/GE Cinch socket WS 8-pin round plug RT 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)
  • Page 11 8-pin round plug, SW Monitor Headphone cable 8-pin round plug RT Headphone jack (3.5 mm) 8-pin round plug RT Multimedia changer power supply cable 8-pin round plug, SW WS 3-pin plug 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)

  • Page 12: Installation And Cabling Diagram

    Connection wiring harness (left seat, length 5200 mm) Connection wiring harness (right seat, length 6700 mm) Multimedia changer AV switcher Monitor Radial fan Axial fan Power distributor A50 Earth post X13094 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)

  • Page 13: To Install The Fan And Module Holder

    Secure rear module holder AZ and front module holder AY using hexagonal screws R. Fit speed nuts T to rear module holder AZ and front module holder AY. 65 661 Z 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)
  • Page 14 Connect branch I3 to radial fan AD. 065 0662 Z Use hexagonal screws R to secure axial fan BD to front module holder AY. Connect branch I2 to radial fan BD. 065 0739 Z 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)

  • Page 15: To Install The Connection Cable And Multimedia Changer

    Connect branches C3, C4 and C5 to the same coloured cables on branches L1, L2 and L3 on the multimedia changer L. Connect branch J1 to the multimedia changer L. 060 0674 Z 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)
  • Page 16 AY using countersunk screws Q and hexagonal nuts S. Secure spacer plate P to rear module holder AZ using countersunk screws Q and hexagonal nuts S. 65 638 Z 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)
  • Page 17 Secure multimedia changer L to spacer plate P using hexagonal screw R and countersunk screw Q 065 0640 Z Secure AV switcher U to mounting plate O using hexagonal nuts Y. 65 641 Z 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)
  • Page 18 AV switcher U. 065 0642 Z Route branches A2 and A4 to the right-hand side of the boot. A2/A4 065 0669 Z 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)
  • Page 19 AU. 65 643 Z Use hexagonal screws R to secure cover BA. 65 675 Z Affix information sticker AM in the glove compartment (1). 65 672 Z 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)

  • Page 20: To Install The Fan Cable (Cars Without An Additional Fan In The Boot Only)

    If pin chamber 18 is occupied, use a mini- ature connector AU to connect branch I6 to the GE/RT cable from PIN 18. Insert fusible link BG into slot 71. X1856 65 671 Z 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)

  • Page 21: To Install The Monitor

    Mark the hole at marking (1) on the inside of the front seat rear panel (2) using the dimensions shown. 13 mm Drill the hole using a 30 mm step drill. 30 mm 060 0607 Z 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)
  • Page 22 Push fabric hose AF over seat wiring harness F and secure it with adhesive tape using the dimensions shown. Affix the marking (1) with adhesive tape using the dimensions. 30 mm 900 mm 060 0666 Z 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)
  • Page 23 The fitted fabric hose AF must be within the adjustment range of the backrest. F1/F2 665 Z Route branches F1 and F2 as shown. Route seat wiring harness F along the seat wiring harness (1). 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)
  • Page 24 Insert grommets AL into the monitor AA. Thread headphone connector AA1 for the monitor AA through the top grommet AL. Insert cable ties AP into the existing holes. 661 Z 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)
  • Page 25 Secure the monitor AA and rear monitor trim AC to the seat using Torx screws Z. Connect branch G2 to branch F1. Connect branch H2 to headphone connector AA1 on the monitor AA. 663 Z 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)
  • Page 26 662 Z Clip front monitor trim AT to rear monitor cover AC. Secure the rear monitor trim AC to the front monitor trim AT with self-tapping screws AI. 763 Z 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)

  • Page 27: To Connect The Seat

    - Branch D1 to branch F4 - Branch D2 to branch F3 Secure branches D1, F4, D2 and F3 with insulating tape to prevent them coming loose. 765 Z 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)

  • Page 28: Concluding Work And Coding

    Close the battery compartment cover (1). 768 Z Switch on the headphones AQ at the switch (1). Set the channel on the switch (2) as set out in the owner’s manual. 767 Z 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)
  • Page 29 10. Concluding work and coding This retrofit system does not require coding. - Connect the battery - Conduct a brief test - Function test - Re-assemble the car. 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)

  • Page 30: Fan Wiring Harness Circuit Diagram

    Socket contact Socket contact Cable colours Brown Blue Black Yellow Violet All the designations marked with an asterisk (*) apply only to these installation instructions or this circuit diagram. 01 29 0 406 372 © BMW AG, München 12.2005 (Z/Z)

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