NO - if you don't want to lose it you can modify the power harness to move the original Radio to glove box. I didn't do it yet but if i want to put the MID radio back, it's not a difficult job.

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BMW X5 2004 - 2005 MB E320
BMW 1999 528i/ 1998 Nissan PathFinder (sold)