BMW X3 STEREO REMOVAL GUIDE

BMW X3

REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

THE FACTORY FITTED STEREO IS ENCLOSED WITHIN A PLASTIC TRIM SURROUND, TO REMOVE THIS, FIRST GENTLY (USING A TRIM REMOVAL TOOL) LEVER AWAY FROM THE DASH THE CENTRAL AIR VENT ASSEMBLY AND ITS ENCLOSURE, LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE STEREO, ITS HELD IN PLACE WITH METAL SPRING CLIPS, ONCE REMOVED YOU CAN NOW ACCESS TWO PHILLIPS SCREWS THAT HOLD THE TRIM SURROUND IN PLACE, ONCE THE TRIM SURROUND IS REMOVED YOU CAN NOW ACCESS A FURTHER TWO PHILLIPS SCREWS THAT SECURE THE STEREO TO THE DASH, ONCE REMOVED YOU CAN NOW WITHDRAW THE MANUFACTURERS STEREO FROM THE DASH.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

WHEN FITTING THE AFTERMARKET HEAD UNIT A 12V IGNITION LIVE FEED WILL BE REQUIRED FROM EITHER THE CIGER LIGHTER ACCESSORY OR THE VEHICLES INTERNAL FUSE BOX TO THE AFTERMARKET WIRING HARNESS. (A MULTIMETER WILL BE REQUIRED TO CHECK FOR VOLTAGES)

DIFFICULTY RATING:

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TOOLS REQUIRED:

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

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TRIM REMOVAL TOOL

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ACCESS REQUIRED:

WIRING HARNESS

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FASCIA ADAPTER

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AERIAL ADAPTER - FAKRA TO ISO

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 Difficulty Key:
* Straightforward install requiring little or no trim removal & minimal fitting skill/experience.
** More complex installation including bolt-in Head Unit &/or trim removal. 
*** Complex installation including Hard Wiring, bolt-in Head Unit & extensive trim removal.

 Where to find the Correct Fascia & Harness Adapters:

              - ArmourAutomotive.com (Autoleads)
              - Connects2.co.uk