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Replacing Control Unit for Rear Compartment Monitor
2004 BMW 760Li (E66) V12-6.0L (N73)SECTION Replacing Control Unit for Rear Compartment Monitor
65 50 631 - Replacing control unit for rear compartment monitor
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear compartment fresh air grill.
- Remove side panels on center console 51 16 ... - Removing and installing side panels on center console.
Caution!
The fully installed rear compartment monitor can only be swiveled up and down with the ignition turned on. Then turn off ignition again immediately.
Swiveling rear compartment monitor up/down without ignition voltage, refer to Removing rear compartment monitor Service and Repair.
Note:
Follow instructions for handling optical fibers 61 00 ... Notes on Handling Optical Fibers.
Fold up rear compartment monitor (1).
Release screws (2) and remove trim in center console at rear (3) in direction of arrow.
Release screws (1).
Installation:
Do not mix up plug connections (3) and (4).
Unlock plug connections (2), (3) and (4) and disconnect.
Feed out control unit for rear compartment monitor (5) in direction of arrow and set down.
Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Remove control unit for rear compartment monitor (2).
Replacement:
Carry out coding/programming.
Observe following IDC specifications:
- Programming
- Coding
- Car & Key Memory
- CD "CIP"
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.