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Original BMW Accessory.
Installation Instructions.
1
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
sDenotes instructions that draw your attention to special features.
Denotes the end of the instruction or other text.
Subject to technical modifications.
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Installation information
The Auxiliary jack G1 must always be installed on the left-hand side of the monitor trim AT.
Ensure that the cables/lines are not kinked or damaged as you install them in the car. The costs incurred
as a result of this will not be reimbursed by BMW AG.
Additional cables/lines that you install must be secured with cable ties.
If the specified PIN chambers are already used, bridges, double crimps or twin-lead terminals must be
used.
Deburr holes and treat them with anti-corrosive coatings as set out in BMW directives to protect them
from corrosion.
Ordering instructions
The monitor trims AC/AT are not supplied in the retrofit kit and must be ordered separated in the interior
trim colours of the car or in a primed finish (see EPC for part numbers and further details).
The multimedia changer L is not included in the retrofit kit and must be ordered separately for the
appropriate region code (see EPC for part number and further details).
The monitor AA is not included in the retrofit kit and must be ordered separately (see EPC for part
number and further details).
List of special equipment
SA 456Comfort seat, front
SA 601TV function
Special tools required
00 9 317, Installation wedge
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Contents
SectionPage
1. Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Preparations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3. Connection diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4. Installation and cabling diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5. To install the fan and module holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6. To install the connection cable and multimedia changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7. To install the fan cable (cars without an additional fan in the boot only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8. To install the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
9. To connect the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
10. Concluding work and coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
11. Fan wiring harness circuit diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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1. Parts list
Legend
AConnection cable
BVoltage supply
CMultimedia changer AV adapter
DConnection wiring harness (left seat, length 5200 mm)
EConnection wiring harness (right seat, length 6700 mm)
FSeat wiring harness (2x)
GAuxiliary cable (jack diameter 2.5 mm, 2x)
HHeadphone cable (jack diameter 3.5 mm, 2x)
IFan wiring harness
JMultimedia changer power supply cable
KAuxiliary adapter (2x)
LMultimedia changer (not supplied with the retrofit kit)
MHexagonal screw M5 x 14 mm (not required)
NAdhesive patches (supplied with the multimedia changer kit)
OMounting plate
PSpacer plate (2x)
M
IJK
DEFG
H
OP
B
A
LN
C
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3. Connection diagram
BVoltage supplyDConnection wiring harness (left seat)
B1WS 4-pin plugD18-pin round plug, SW
B2WS 4-pin plugD28-pin round plug, SW
B3WS 3-pin plugD38-pin round plug GE/BL
D48-pin round plug, BL
CMultimedia changer AV adapter
C18-pin round plug, GNEConnection wiring harness (right
seat)
C2Black 4-pin plugE18-pin round plug, SW
C3Cinch socket GEE28-pin round plug, SW
C4Cinch socket RTE38-pin round plug RT/GE
C5Cinch socket WSE48-pin round plug RT
J
C
D
HH
G
E
G
FF
U
L
D3E3
B2
L5 L1-L3 C3-C5
L4 C2
J2 J1
B3B1 E2
E1F3
F4F1F2
G2AA1
AA1 H2
G1
G2 G1H1
H2 H1
B
F2
F1
F3
D2
D1F4
AA AA
D4E4C1
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3. Connection diagram
FSeat wiring harnessLMultimedia changer
F18-pin round plug, SWL1Cinch plug, WS
F2WS 10-pin plugL2Cinch plug, RT
F38-pin round plug, SWL3Cinch plug, GE
F48-pin round plug, SWL4Black 4-pin plug
L5Black 4-pin plug
GAuxiliary cable
G1Auxiliary jack (2.5 mm)UAV switcher
G28-pin round plug, SW
AAMonitor
HHeadphone cableAA18-pin round plug RT
H1Headphone jack (3.5 mm)
H28-pin round plug RT
JMultimedia changer power supply
cable
J18-pin round plug, SW
J2WS 3-pin plug
J
C
D
HH
G
E
G
FF
U
L
D3E3
B2
L5 L1-L3 C3-C5
L4 C2
J2 J1
B3B1 E2
E1F3
F4F1F2
G2AA1
AA1 H2
G1
G2 G1H1
H2 H1
B
F2
F1
F3
D2
D1F4
AA AA
D4E4C1
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4. Installation and cabling diagram
Legend
BVoltage supply
D Connection wiring harness (left seat, length 5200 mm)
E Connection wiring harness (right seat, length 6700 mm)
L Multimedia changer
UAV switcher
AA Monitor
AD Radial fan
BD Axial fan
1 Power distributor A50
2Earth post X13094
E65E65
1
U
BL2D
E
BD
AD
AA
AA
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6. To install the connection cable and multimedia changer
Push the fabric hose AF over branches D1 and
D2.
Route branches D1 and D2 parallel to plug X275
and secure them with a cable tie AP.
Route branches D3 and D4 to the boot at the rear
left.
Push the fabric hose AF over branches E1 and
E2.
Route branches E1 and E2 parallel to plug X279
and secure them with a cable tie AP.
Route branches E3 and E4 to the boot at the rear
left.
Remove the transport safety devices (1).
Close the openings with gluing points N.
Set the position of the multimedia changer L to
“H” using the setting screws (2).
Affix information sticker AM to the multimedia
changer L.
Tie back and insulate branch L5.
Connect branches C3, C4 and C5 to the same
coloured cables on branches L1, L2 and L3 on
the multimedia changer L.
Connect branch J1 to the multimedia changer L.APAF
D1
D2
X275
D3/D4
APAF
E1
E2
X279
E3/E4
V
1
N
N
L
2
2
AM
C4C3
L5
C5
L2
L1
J1
L3
L
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