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CD Changer - I-Bus Wire Installation

Group 65
Sound System, Cruise, Alarms, Monitors

Bulletin Number
65 16 98

Woodcliff Lake, NJ
February 1999
Product Engineering

SUBJECT:
Installation of the I-Bus Wire for the CD Changer

MODEL:
E36 (Z3/M roadster, Z3/M coupe)

Situation:
The I-Bus wire for the CD changer (from the radio to the CD changer) was not installed during production. If a customer purchases a CD Changer, the I-Bus wire must be installed.

Vehicles Affected:
Z3 roadster, M roadster, Z3 coupe, M coupe produced 9/98 - 10/98

Procedure:
Before proceeding, inspect the 3 wire connector which plugs into the CD changer. If the connector has 2 wires and a CD changer is to be installed, then this procedure must be followed. If the connector has all 3 wires, then this procedure can be disregarded.

Note:
Check for the availability of the radio code before removing the radio.

TO INSTALL THE I-BUS WIRE IN THE Z3 ROADSTER AND M ROADSTER:




1. Remove the trunk liners to locate the connectors(1 ,2) for the CD changer taped to the right side of the trunk(3) near the amplifier(4).

2. Inspect the 3 wire connector (1). If there are only two wires then proceed with the installation.




3. Remove the sub-woofer top cover(1) screws(2) and lift up.




4. Remove the sub-woofer front cover(1) and horn(2).




5. Remove the 4 attaching screws(2) and lift out the subwoofer(1).




6. Remove trim panel (1) and loosen the bolts(2,3). Lift up on the head protection bars(4) to remove. Repeat this step on the driver's side.




7. Lift out the switch plate(1) and remove screws(2,3).




8. Remove the trim covers (1) and remove all the attaching screws(2). Lift out the sub- woofer enclosure(4).




9. Remove screws(2,3) and lift out the left side cover(1).




10. Lift oft the sill trim(2). Remove the driver's seat.

11. Remove the seat belt upper attaching bolt(5).

12. Remove the screws(1 ,4,3) and lift out the left side housing(6).




13. Remove the radio(4).

14. Remove the center tray(2) and the screws (1,3,5).




15. Remove the screws(1).




16. Lift the carpet(1) and slide a "snake"(3) along the wiring harness under the front section of carpet(2) until it is visible at the forward left side of the center console.




17. When the "snake" (1) is visible at the left side of the center console(2), attach the "I-Bus" wire P/N 61 13 6 902 124 and pull it along the harness.




Note:
Attach the wire end (1) to the snake. This is the terminal which will be routed to the CD changer connector (socket #3). Wire end (2) is inserted into the radio connector(socket #7).




18. When the wire is visible, from under the front carpet, remove the "snake" and route the wire along the harness(2).




19. Follow the harness to the left side grommet(black arrow) and place the wire through the grommet into the trunk.




20. Route and secure the wire along the harness (arrows) and behind the amplifier (2) to the CD changer connector (3).




21. Insert the I-bus wire terminal into the 3 wire connector(4) for the CD changer.

22. Install all removed components and follow the CD changer installation instruction to complete the installation.


INSTALLATION OF THE CD CHANGER I-BUS WIRE IN THE Z3 COUPE AND M COUPE.




1. Remove the roller blind by removing the trim caps and four attaching nuts.




2. Remove the expansion rivets(1) Remove the rear enclosure(2) and the subwoofer(if equipped).




3. Remove the four nuts(1) holding down the amplifier(2).




4. Remove the left(1) and center(2) partition screws(3).




5. Remove the driver's seat.

6. Remove the left partition(1) upper screw(2) and the bottom screws.




7. Remove the center partition(1) screws (2,3,4).

8. Remove the center partition.




9. Remove the left sill trim(1).

10. Remove the side trim panel screws (3,4,5,6).

11. Remove the left trim panel.




12. Lift the carpet(1) to access the harness(2).




13. Remove the radio(4).

14. Remove screws (1,3,5).




15. Remove the screws(1).




16. Lift the carpet(1) and slide a "snake3'(3) along the wiring harness under the front section of carpet(2) until it is visible at the forward left side of the center console.




17. When the "snake" (1) is visible at the left side of the center console(2), attach the "I-Bus" wire PIN 61136902207. and pull it along the harness.




Note:
Attach the wire end (1) to the snake. This is the terminal which will be routed to the CD changer connector(socket #3). Wire end (2) is inserted into the radio connector(socket #7).




18. When the wire is visible, from under the front carpet, remove the "snake" and route and secure the wire along the harness(1), under the carpet to the CD changer 3 wire connector.




19. Insert the wire into the 3 wire CD changer connector.

20. Install all removed components and follow the CD changer installation instruction to complete the installation.

Parts Information:
Part Number Description
61 13 6 902 124 Z3 roadster/M roadster I-Bus wire
61 13 6 902 207 Z3 coupe/M coupe I-Bus wire


Warranty Information:
Parts and Labor are reimbursable under the terms of the BMW New Car Limited Warranty.

Defect Code: 00 61 32 01 00

Install the CD changer I-Bus wire - roadster

Parts Allowance: 61 13 6 902 124(1)
Labor Operation: 00 52 245
Labor Allowance: Z3 roadster 36 FRU
M roadster 41 FRU

Install the CD changer I-Bus wire - coupe

Parts Allowance: 61 13 6 902 207(1)
Labor Operation: 00 52 539
Labor Allowance: Z3 coupe 25 FRU
M coupe 29 FRU