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Microphone Unit in Front Roof Module -R164- OVERVIEW THROUGH MY 06
The Microphone Unit (In Front Roof Module) -R164- in installed in the Front Interior Light -W1-. Depending on the equipment, there are up to three microphones installed.
One microphone (Interior Microphone -R74-) is connected directly to the Digital Sound System Control Module -J525-.
A - driving direction
B - Front Interior Lamp -W1-
C - Interior microphone -R74- (gray) to the digital sound system control module -J525- (only on BOSE)
D - Microphone (blue) for the Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- (LHD vehicle)/Telephone Transceiver -R36- (RHD vehicle)
E - Microphone (black) to the Telephone Transceiver -R36- (LHD vehicle)/Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- (RHD vehicle)
F - Digital Sound System Control Module -J525-
G - Telephone Transceiver -R36-
A - Interior Microphone -R74- (gray) with 2-pin connector (T2n)
B - Microphone (black)
C - Microphone (blue)
D - 4-pin connector (T4k), Pin 1-2: microphone (black), Pin 3-4: microphone (blue)
Items -B- and -C- are installed depending on equipment.
Microphone Unit in Front Roof Module -R164-, Removing and Installing. Refer to MICROPHONE UNIT IN FRONT ROOF MODULE THROUGH MY 06 .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.