BMW 3 SERIES 2005 E46 TV Function Retrofit Kit Installation Instruction Manual
Manufacturer: BMW, Model Year: 2005, Model line: 3 SERIES, Model: BMW 3 SERIES 2005 E46Pages: 16, PDF Size: 0.55 MB
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Retrofit kit No. 65 50 0 143 549
Installation Instructions No. 01 29 0 143 558 Issue date: 03.2002
TV function retrofit kit
BMW 3 Series (E
46/4 and E
46/2 ) Saloon and Coupé only with SA 609 from 09/01
The installation time is approx. 3 hours, but this may vary depending on the condition of the car and the
equipment in it.
Retrofit kit No. 65 50 143 549
Parts and Accessories
Installation Instructions
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TV
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Contents
SectionPage
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3. Installation and cabling diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4. Connection diagram for TV function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5. To adjust the shock absorbers on both sides (cars without towing hitch only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6. To install the aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7. To install and connect the TV function wiring harness; to install the video module . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
8. Concluding work and coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
9. Wiring diagram for TV function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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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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1. Preparations
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TIS instruction No.
Conduct a brief test- - -
Disconnect the negative pole of the battery 12 00 ...
The following components must be removed first of all:
Rear bumper51 12 000
Shock absorbers for the bumper on both sides
(cars without towing hitch only)51 12 742
Boot floor trim51 47 101
Boot trim on the left51 47 151
Release the navigation computer 65 90 510
Release the radio receiver 65 11 055
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2. Parts list
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Legend
A
Adapter cable
B
Aerial cable TV 1
C
Aerial cable TV 2
D
Aerial
E
Video module
F
Spacer (8x)
G
Speed nut (1x)
H
Hexagonal screw with washer M5x14 (3x)
I
Expanding rivet (4x)
J
Expanding rivet (8x)
K
Hexagonal nut M6 (2x)
L
Earth bolt (2x)
M
Cable tie (15x)
N
Hexagonal nut M5 (2x)
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E
D
FGHIJKLMN
BCA
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3. Installation and cabling diagram
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Legend
1 Aerial right
2 Aerial left
3 Video module
4 Navigation computer
5 Radio receiver
6 Adapter cable
7 Aerial cables TV 1 and TV 2
1
5243
67
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4. TV function connection diagram
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Item Description SignalCable colour /
Cross-sectionConnection location in the car Abbreviation / Slot
A Adapter cable --- --- --- ---
A1 18-pin BL socket casing --- --- To navigation computer
A112
X1313
A2 18-pin BL plug casing
--- ---To the plug on the standard wiring
harness, 18-pin BL socket casingX1313
A3 18-pin BL socket casing --- --- To video module
A197
X18804
A4 Socket contact TVNF+ GE
0.5 mm
2
To radio receiver
N9
12-pin natural socket casing
X13648
PIN 11
A5 Socket contact TVNF- BL/GE
0.5 mm
2
To radio receiver
N9
12-pin natural socket casing
X13648
PIN 12
A6 18-pin natural socket casing --- --- To video module
A197
X18806
B Aerial cable TV 1 --- --- Between aerial and video module
A197
---
C Aerial cable TV 2 --- --- Between aerial and video module
A197
---
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A3
A1A6
A4
A2
A5
C
B
A
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5. To adjust the shock absorbers on both sides (cars without towing hitch only)
0
0
00
Press the top securing screw (1) out of the shock
absorber (2).
0
Press the earth bolt
L
into the shock absorber (1) as
shown.
Install the shock absorber (1) in the vehicle.
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1
2
046 0660 Z
L
1
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6. To install the aerial
0
0
00
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
.
0
Secure the aerial connection cable (2) to the existing hole
in the holder (1) using a cable tie
M
.
0
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.
0
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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I
D
2
1
1M
2
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123
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5
D
1
4
67
FJ
F
D
J
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6. To install the aerial
0
0
0
00
Clean the gluing areas. Use the contact points (see
above) and follow the instructions for use for
Sikaflex-221.
"
Affix the aerial
D
in the marked area (2) and to the spacer
F
on the bumper (1) using Sikaflex-221.
00f
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.
0
Cars with towing hitch only
The lugs on the capacitor (2) must finish flush with
the support (1).
"
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.
0
Secure the capacitor (2) to the hole in the support (1)
using a hexagonal screw
H
and hexagonal nut
N
.
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21
FD
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1
2
M
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1
3
2
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1
H
N
2