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Communication Systems - Repair - e92/93 BMW M3 E90

Gauges & Instrument Panels 24 illustrations ~1525 words

84 10 050 Removing and installing (replacing) USB hub

IMPORTANTRead and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove left front seat . See «SEATS - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS»(ref-351051) or «SEATS - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS -- M3 CONVERTIBLE»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/seats/#seats-repair-e9293) .
  2. Remove front left entrance cover strip . See «51 47 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-47-000-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
  3. Fold back carpet for passenger compartment at front left in direction of travel

Remove USB hub protective socket (1) from footwell insert (2).

Unlock catches (3) with a suitable tool and remove USB hub protective socket cover (5).

Installation

Make sure USB hub protective socket cover (5) engages correctly on USB hub protective socket lower section.

Seal (4) must not be damaged; if necessary, replace USB hub protective socket cover (5).

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Scheme 51

Remove USB hub (1) from USB hub protective socket lower section (2).

Installation

Make sure rubber grommet (4) is correctly seated on USB hub protective socket lower section (2).

Disconnect plug connection (3).

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84 11 519 Removing and installing or replacing eject box

Special tools required

  1. 00 9 340

Pull off gaiter (1) towards top.

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Unclip plug connection for antenna lead from mounting and disconnect.

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Scheme 53

Snap out eject box (1) with special tool 00 9 340 on inner side of trim (2).

Pull eject box (1) on inner side upwards slightly.

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Scheme 54

Snap out eject box (1) with special tool 00 9 340 on outer side of trim (2).

Lift out eject box (1) and feed out wiring harness.

Installation

Make sure wiring harness is correctly laid.

Eject box (1) must snap audibly into trim (2).

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Installation

Catches (1) on trim (2) must not be damaged or missing.

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84 11 555 Removing and installing/replacing hands-free microphone

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove roof switch cluster . See «61 31 043 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING ROOF SWITCH CENTRE»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#general-electrical-system-repair-e9293__61-31-043-removing-and-installing) .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock catch (2) and feed hands-free microphone (3) in direction of arrow out of roof switch cluster (4).

Installation

Arrow on hands-free microphone (3) must point in direction of travel.

Hands-free microphone must snap audibly into place.

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Scheme 57

84 11 660 Removing and installing/replacing telematics control unit (TCU) (option SA633/SA638/SA639/SA664)

IMPORTANTReplacement with option SA638/SA664: Carry out vehicle programming/coding If necessary, carry out coupling procedure Replacement with option SA633/SA639: Carry out vehicle programming/coding Via Diagnosis and Information System (DIS): Service functions Start subsequent assessment
IMPORTANTRead and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Note. Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides . See 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Disconnect battery negative lead . See «61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#general-electrical-system-repair-e9293__61-20-900-disconnecting-and-connecting) .
  2. Remove luggage compartment floor trim . See «51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-47-101-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

E91

Release retaining clips (1) and remove storage pan (2).

Fold panel (3) upwards.

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Scheme 58

E88/E93

Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove holder for telematics control unit / SES (2) in direction of arrow from body.

Raise panel for luggage compartment partition (4) slightly and feed out holder for telematics control unit / SES (2) in direction of luggage compartment.

Release wiring harness fastener (3) from holder for telematics control unit / SES (2).

Installation

Make sure guides (5) are correctly seated in associated body holders.

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Scheme 59

Make sure wiring harness is correctly laid.

Release nuts (1) and unclip cable ties (2).

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

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Disconnect plug connections of aerial cables (1).

Remove TCU (2).

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Replacement up to build date 03/2007

Note. TCU Everest is replaced from 03/2007 by TCU 1.5. Unclip cable holder (1) from TCU holder (2). Connect aerial leads according to new layout (new cable routing as pictured) Secure cable holder (1) to TCU holder (2) with cable tie

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Scheme 63

84 21 535 Removing and installing/replacing handsfree charging electronics

IMPORTANTRead and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Note. Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides . See 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Disconnect battery negative lead . See «61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#general-electrical-system-repair-e9293__61-20-900-disconnecting-and-connecting) .
  2. Remove luggage compartment floor trim . See «51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-47-101-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

E91

Release retaining clips (1) and remove storage pan (2).

Fold panel (3) upwards.

E88/E93

Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove holder for telematics control unit / SES (2) in direction of arrow from body.

Raise panel for luggage compartment partition (4) slightly and feed out holder for telematics control unit / SES (2) in direction of luggage compartment.

Release wiring harness fastener (3) from holder for telematics control unit / SES (2).

Installation

Make sure guides (5) are correctly seated in associated body holders.

Make sure wiring harness is correctly laid.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove charging hands-free electronics and disconnect associated plug connections.

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Scheme 64

Replacement

  1. Carry out vehicle programming/coding
  2. If necessary, log mobile phone on to vehicle

84 21 542 Removing and installing (replacing) hands-free charging electronics (High)

IMPORTANTRead and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Note. Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides . See 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Disconnect battery negative lead . See «61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#general-electrical-system-repair-e9293__61-20-900-disconnecting-and-connecting) .
  2. Remove luggage compartment floor trim . See «51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-47-101-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

E91

Release retaining clips (1) and remove storage pan (2).

Fold panel (3) upwards.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove holder for telematics control unit / SES (2) in direction of arrow from body.

E88/E93

Raise panel for luggage compartment partition (4) slightly and feed out holder for telematics control unit / SES (2) in direction of luggage compartment.

Release wiring harness fastener (3) from holder for telematics control unit / SES (2).

Installation

Make sure guides (5) are correctly seated in associated body holders.

Make sure wiring harness is correctly laid.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release all nuts.

Remove hands-free charging electronics (3) from holder for telematics control unit / SES (2).

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Scheme 65

Replacement

  1. Carry out vehicle programming/coding
  2. If necessary, log mobile phone on to vehicle

84 31 020 Removing and installing/replacing hands-free system speaker

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove trim for pedal assembly . See «51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR PEDALS»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-45-185-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

If necessary, release cable tie from catches (2).

Unlock catches (2) and remove speaker (3) from mounting.

Installation

Catches (2) must not be damaged.

Guide lugs of mounting must be seated in grooves of speaker (3).

Speaker (3) must snap audibly into place in mounting.

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65 20 030 Removing and installing/replacing empty housing for roof-mounted aerial

Special tools required

  1. 65 2 010

Note. Clean roof.

Tape off roof surface (2) around aerial cover (3) with yellow adhesive tape (1). To do so, slide adhesive tape slightly under roof aerial.

If necessary, carefully heat vehicle roof in aerial area with a hot air blower (max. 50°C).

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IMPORTANTRisk of damage! Handle special tool correctly and make sure you are standing safely with a firm foothold next to vehicle. In order to prevent dents in the roof outer skin, do not exert any pressure on the roof.
IMPORTANTRisk of damage! Make sure your arms do not cross over (1) when holding special tool 65 2 010 . Pull handle must always be ahead of the guiding hand (2).

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Scheme 68

Cut through adhesive bead all round with special tool 65 2 010 .

Pull on handle (1) and align blade on handle (2).

Note. Use sharp blades only. If necessary, sharpen blade. Remove cover of multiband telephone aerial (3).

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Installation

The cover of the multiband telephone aerial is secured with window adhesive.

Note. The aerial cover must be replaced if its centering pins (1) are damaged. Bonding surface (2) must be clean and free from grease.

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Position two spacers (1) on cleaned aerial cover.

Dimensions

  1. 10 mm
  2. 14 mm

Position spacer (2) centrally and flush with shoulder of adhesive flange.

IMPORTANTSpacers must be used without fail!

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Apply trace of adhesive bead all round outer contour as follows.

Distance between adhesive bead and edge of aerial cover

  1. 6.5 mm ± 1 mm

Start and end of bead trace must have an overlap length of max. 10 mm.

IMPORTANTTo prevent the adhesive from escaping, the adhesive bead diameter must not exceed 3 mm ± 1 mm.

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Note. Attach the aerial cover coated with adhesive by hand. To spread the adhesive better, move the cover back and forth horizontally slightly when pressing down. If necessary, secure aerial cover with adhesive tape and do not press down on one side of the aerial more firmly than the other. After bonding, leave vehicle to stand for at least 3 hours at room temperature. To guarantee a permanent bond: Only use washing installations after a period of 24 hours has passed.

84 50 060 Removing and installing or replacing Bluetooth aerial

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove pedal assembly trim . See «51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR PEDALS»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-45-185-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Version A

Disconnect plug connection (1) and unclip aerial (3) from mountings (2).

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Version B

Disconnect associated plug connection.

Release retaining clips (1).

Installation

Do not damage pedal assembly panelling in working area.

Replace damaged retaining clips.

Remove Bluetooth aerial (2).

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