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Xoutpost 01-09-2006 11:05 AM

XM Antenna Installation
 
Contributed by: P. White






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Antenna in Spoiler

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Tools Needed: T-27 Torx
bit or Screwdriver, BMW Wire Pulling Tool, Patience. Remove plastic housings
from connectors to pull through car.

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My new baby. 2002
X5 3.0 with Sport, Premium, Rear Climate, Cold Weather, Xenon.

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Terk TRK-SR2 with
cover removed. 11 Torx screws around the bottom.

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Remove bottom
rubber gasket and gasket along wires as well. Leave tape intact.

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Rear spoiler or
wind deflector.

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2 screws each on
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Remove cover to
access 2nd screw on each side.

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One screw in
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Removal of middle
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Just lift off top
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View of inside of
spoiler. There is no room underneath this piece.

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Run wires with
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Unplug hose and
slide off grommet to run wires. It's on tight, but it will go.

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Use BMW wire
pulling tool. Actually, it's a wire hanger.

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Pull wires through
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Remove one screw
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Feed down behind
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