ECU BMW 3 SERIES 2001 E46 TV Function Retrofit Kit Installation Instruction Manual
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Installation Instructions No. 01 29 0 143 558 Issue date: 03.2002 
Important information
 
The retrofit kit is for use within the BMW dealership organisation only.
Subject to technical modifications.
 
Target group
 
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.
 
Installation information
 
The installation of the aerial is shown on the left-hand side of the bumper, proceed in the same way on the 
right-hand side of the bumper.
Refer to the instructions for use of Sikaflex-221 (Saloon only).
Observe the tightening torque values for screw connections. The required tightening torque values are set 
out in the part information system (TIS).
Ensure that the cables/lines are not kinked or damaged as you install them in the car.
The installed cables are to be secured with cable ties.
If the specified PIN chambers are occupied, bridges, double crimps or twin-lead terminals must be used.
After the installation work the retrofit TV function must be coded using DIS or MoDiC via the 
 
Retrofit
 
 path.
 
Information on operation
 
The TV function is only active when the car is at a standstill.
 
Tools required
 
DIS or MoDiC
Removal clips (65 5 400)
 
Special material required (Saloon only)
 
Sikaflex-221 (81 22 9 407 533) 
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5. To adjust the shock absorbers on both sides (cars without towing hitch only)
 
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Press the top securing screw (1) out of the shock 
absorber (2).
 
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Press the earth bolt 
 
L
 
 into the shock absorber (1) as 
shown. 
Install the shock absorber (1) in the vehicle. 
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6. To install the aerial
 
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Coupé only
 
Connect the aerial 
 
D
 
 with the journal (1) between the 
interior and exterior shell of the bumper (2).
Secure the aerial 
 
D
 
 to the existing holes using expanding 
rivets 
 
I
 
.
 
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Secure the aerial connection cable (2) to the existing hole 
in the holder (1) using a cable tie 
 
M
 
.
 
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Lay the aerial connection cable (1) in the holding lugs (2) 
of the holder (3) to the right-hand side.
Install the right-hand aerial.
 
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Saloon only
 
Install the spacer 
 
F
 
 to the aerial 
 
D
 
 using an expanding 
rivet 
 
J
 
.  
Place the aerial 
 
D
 
 on the bumper (4) as shown:
- Contact point (6): Aerial 
 
D
 
 flush with the shaped 
section of the bumper (5)
- Contact point (1): Aerial 
 
D
 
 butt-to-butt with the holder 
(7)
Align the aerial 
 
D
 
 so that the spacer 
 
F 
 
 lays on the bumper 
(4) without being stressed. 
Remove the aerial 
 
D
 
.
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D
2
1
1M
2
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D
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FJ
F
D
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6. To install the aerial
 
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Clean the gluing areas. Use the contact points (see 
above) and follow the instructions for use for 
Sikaflex-221.
 
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Affix the aerial 
 
D
 
 in the marked area (2) and to the spacer 
 
F
 
 on the bumper (1) using Sikaflex-221.
 
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Lay the aerial connection cable (1) to the right-hand side 
of the bumper.
Secure the aerial connection cable (1) to the existing 
holes in the bumper (2) using cable ties 
 
M
 
.
Install the right-hand aerial.
 
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Cars with towing hitch only
 
The lugs on the capacitor (2) must finish flush with 
the support (1).
 
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Position the capacitor (2) in the centre as shown, and 
mark the hole on the support.
Drill the hole in the support (1) with a 5.5 mm drill bit.
 
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Secure the capacitor (2) to the hole in the support (1) 
using a hexagonal screw 
 
H 
 
and hexagonal nut 
 
N
 
.
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FD
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M
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2
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H
N
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6. To install the aerial
 
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Cars without a towing hitch only
 
Secure the capacitor to the shock absorber (2) using a 
hexagonal nut 
 
K
 
.
 
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All cars
 
Remove the sealing stopper from the left rear panel (2).
Insert the cable grommet with the aerial cables (1) into 
the exposed opening.
Install the bumper.
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K1
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7. To install and connect the TV function wiring harness; to install the video module
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0To install and connect the TV function wiring harness; to install the video module
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Place the speed nut G on the module holder (1).
0Secure the video module E into the module holder and 
secure it with the hexagonal screw H.
0Connect the aerial cable (1) to the same coloured 
TV aerial cables 1 B and TV 2 C.
Lay the aerial cables TV 1 B and TV 2 C to the video 
module E.
0Connect branches A3 and A6 to the same coloured 
cables on the video module E.
Connect the aerial cables TV 1 B and TV 2 C to the video 
module E.
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G
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GPSNAVIGATION SYSTEM
H
E
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GPSNAVIGATION SYSTEM
B1
C
E
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GPSNAVIGATION SYSTEM
A3
A6
B
C
E