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GPS Antenna

The GPS antenna is directly connected to the navigation computer via a coaxial cable.

Locations of the antenna in the vehicles are as follows:

E38: Under the rear parcel shelf. 

E39 sedan: Under the rear parcel shelf. 

E39 Sport Wagon: Behind the dashboard on the left side. 

E46 sedan/coupe: Under the rear parcel shelf. 

E46 Sport Wagon: Above the rear glass under the spoiler. 

E46 Convertible: Behind the instrument cluster. 

E52: Left front corner behind the dashboard. 

E53: Above the rear glass under the spoiler.