These instructions were developed especially for BMW vehicles and are not to be compared to any existing instructions for vehicles other than BMW. No methods other than those specified in this document are to be used to install Alpine CD Changer in Z4. PARTS INFORMATION...
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PROCEDURE: CD Changer Preparation 1. Remove the three shipping transport screws (1) from CD changer. 2. Cover the holes where the shipping screws were installed with the 3 adhesive seals (1) supplied with the unit. 3. Adjust the CD changer mechanism pins for proper settings.
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CD changer chassis to firmly secure the pins (1) in place. For Z4 without Navigation continue below. For Z4 with Navigation continue on Page 9. Vehicle Preparation (Z4 Without Navigation) 5. Lower Soft Top. 6. Disengage Front Panel (1) from mounting...
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9. Unscrew 2 Phillips-head plastic rivets (1) and remove clips from vehicle. 10. Remove 2 T20 Torx screws (2). 11. Unplug electrical connector attached to microswitch (3). Note: To complete the following steps it will first be necessary to disengage and lift the soft top (1) from its locked position by at least 3 inches.
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18. Remove Left Speaker Grille (1) by carefully pushing outwards (from the rear) or with a non-marring pry tool. Remove 5 T20 Torx screws from left panel (2). 19. Remove Right Speaker Grille (1) by carefully pushing outwards (from the rear) or with a non-marring pry tool.
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22. Carefully pull rearwards on rear panel cover (1) and remove from vehicle. Note: Begin to pull rear panel cover from its clip locations nearest to the center of the vehicle. It may be helpful to raise the convertible top to maneuver the cover from its location.
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26. Remove electrical connector (1) from lamp module. 27. Carefully unthread manual override cable from plastic loop (2). 28. Remove 2 upper T20 mounting screws (3). Remove 2 rubber caps (4), then remove 2 lower T20 mounting screws (5). 29. Carefully pull back on Right panel and maneuver the ABS storage unit out of the vehicle.
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35. Maneuver CD Changer into place, then insert bushings (1) into slots in left bracket assembly. 36. Insert and tighten 2 M5x14 bolts (2) provided in parts kit through Right Hand bracket into clip nuts. 37. Test CD Changer for functionality. 38.
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Vehicle Preparation (Z4 With Navigation) 5. Lower convertible top. 6. Disengage Front Panel (1) from mounting points (indicated by black arrows) by carefully pulling panel towards front of vehicle while in the lowered position. 7. Slide seats forward. Remove left and right lower panel covers (1) and mounting screws (2).
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Note: To complete the following steps it will first be necessary to engage the manual release (1) and lift the convertible top (2) from its locked position by at least 3 inches. 12. Pull lower half of Upper Panel Cover (3) until it disengages from the lower mounting clips.
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22. Using appropriate tools (1) (BMW P/N 90 88 6 655 400 or equivalent) remove Navigation Module (2) from mounting bracket. Disconnect cables from Navigation Module and remove module from vehicle. 23. Remove plastic bracket assembly (3) from vehicle. Caution: Be careful not to damage manual override cable! 24.
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29. Insert 2 M5 Clip Nuts (1) as indicated. 30. Locate CD Changer Power and Audio leads (2). Connect CD Changer power and Audio leads to CD Changer. 31. Carefully pull back Left rear panel. Maneuver CD Changer into place, then insert bushings (1) into slots in left bracket assembly.