BMW E65 - User Manual

© BMW AG, München 01 29 0 406 372 12.2005 (Z/Z)
Original BMW Accessory.
Installation Instructions.
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Advanced DVD system with multimedia changer retrofit
BMW 7 Series Saloon (E 65 / E 66)
Retrofit kit No. 65 12 0 406 359 DVD advanced monitors installation kit
65 12 0 406 362 DVD advanced MMC installation kit
Installation time
The installation time for the full system (multimedia changer and two rear monitors) is approx. 5.0 hours.
If you only install one rear monitor and the multimedia changer, the installation time will be
approx. 4.0 hours. The installation time may vary depending on condition of the car and the equipment
in it.
Important information
These installation instructions are primarily designed for use within the BMW dealership organisation
and by authorised BMW service companies.
In any event 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.
To avoid unnecessary extra work and/or costs, if any installation or function problems occur,
after a brief troubleshooting session (approx. 0.5 hours), contact the following:
1. Either your national sales company or your regional office or
2. The Support team via the Aftersales Assistance Portal (ASAP) using the optional technical
parts support application.
Quote the VIN and the part number of the retrofit kit and provide a detailed description of the
problem.
Do not archive the hard copy of these installation instructions since daily updates are made by ASAP.
See ASAP for details of the pictograms.
All the figures show LHD cars, proceed in exactly the same way on RHD cars.
Pictograms
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Denotes instructions that draw your attention to special features.
 Denotes the end of the instruction or other text.
Subject to technical modifications.

Summary

Important Information and Safety

Parts List and Components

Installation Preparations

Component Removal Procedure

Details the specific vehicle components that must be removed before starting the installation.

Connection Diagram

Installation and Cabling Overview

Install Fan and Module Holder

Install Connection Cable and Multimedia Changer

Install Fan Cable for Specific Models

Install Monitor Unit

Monitor Installation for Cars Without SA 456

Instructions for installing the monitor on vehicles without option SA 456.

Monitor Installation for Cars With SA 456

Instructions for installing the monitor on vehicles with option SA 456.

Monitor Trim Installation for All Cars

Details on fitting the monitor trim for all vehicle models.

Install Rear Monitor Unit

Connect Seat Wiring Harness

Finalizing Installation and Testing

System Checks and Reassembly

Final procedures including battery connection, brief test, function test, and car reassembly.

Fan Wiring Harness Circuit Diagram

BMW E65 Specifications

General

Model	E65
Manufacturer	BMW
Production Years	2001-2008
Body Style	Sedan
Engine Types	Petrol, Diesel
Drive Type	Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive
Width	1902 mm
Engine Options	730i, 735i, 745i, 750i, 730d, 740d
Height	1492 mm
Wheelbase	2990 mm