Digital Sound System Control Module - J525-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, BANG & OLUFSEN, FROM MY 2015

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The Digital Sound System Control Module - J525- - 1- is located behind the left luggage compartment trim panel.

Fig 1: Identifying Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- -1-

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Connector Protective Caps VAS6223/9

NOTE:

If replacing the control module, select the " Replace Control Module" function on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Removing

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the ignition key.

-- Remove the left luggage compartment side trim panel. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

The bracket with the Digital Sound System Control Module - J525- must be removed first.

-- If equipped, remove the trailer hitch lever. Refer to IMPACT MEMBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES WITH TRAILER HITCH .

-- Remove the nuts - 4, 6 and 7- and the screw - 2- on the bracket - 1-.

Fig 2: Locating Nuts -4, 6 And 7- And Screw -2- On Bracket -1-

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-- Remove the brace - 3-.

-- Pivot the Digital Sound System Control Module - J525- - 5- with the bracket - 1- into the luggage compartment.

-- Release and disconnect the connectors from the Digital Sound System Control Module - J525- - 5-.

Fig 3: Locating Nuts -4, 6 And 7- And Screw -2- On Bracket -1-

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-- If equipped, release and disconnect the connectors from the TV Tuner - R78-.

-- Insert the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Connector Protective Caps VAS6223/9 - 1- onto the MOST bus connector - 2-.

Fig 4: Fiber-Optic Cable Harness Connector And Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9

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-- Remove the Digital Sound System Control Module - J525- - 5- with the bracket - 1-.

It is not necessary to remove the TV Tuner - R78-.

-- Remove the screws - arrows- and remove the Digital Sound System Control Module - J525- - 1- from the bracket - 2-.

Fig 5: Removing Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- -1- From Bracket -2-

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Installing

-- Install in reverse order of removal.

Tightening Specifications

COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - SOUND SYSTEM, SOUND AMPLIFIER, MICROPHONES, BANG & OLUFSEN, FROM MY 2015