BMW BRLK2 User Manual

Part No. BRLK2

BMW/Landrover/Mini/Rover –

VEHICLE APPLICATIONS

This comprehensive interface is compatible to an extensive range, including the following applications:

BMW

New 1998 - On 3 Series Saloon, 2000 - On Coupe and Cabriolet models (Known as the E46), the 5 series
(Known as the E39), the latest Compact (E46) and X5. This is only compatible with a standard ‘BMW
Business ’ sound system.

LANDROVER

Landrover Freelander (2001). This is only compatible with a standard Philips DC597/60 Head Unit.

MINI

Mini (2001 - On). This is only compatible with a standard Philips, Clarion or Blaupunkt manufactured
sound system.

ROVER

Rover 25 & 45 (2001 on). This interface is only compatible with either the standard Blaupunkt
manufactured CD tuner – part number XQE100380 (C42 Version), or the VDO/Philips 22DC597/60 head
unit.

Rover 75 (1999 - On). This is only compatible with a standard Rover 75 Harmony sound system (Head
unit 22DC745/60).

MGF (2001). This is only compatible with the standard MGF Head Unit manufactured by Blaupunkt model
number XQE1000380 or VDO/Philips DC597/60L.

This interface is not designed specifically for use with the Satellite Navigation systems in any of the
aforementioned vehicles, but in some instances it may work

This interface is only designed for use with vehicles that are NOT pre-installed with the
factory fitted bus-lead.

CD CHANGERS

We recommend that you use the Kenwood KDC-C469 Six-disc CD changer, however the older KDC-C467
changer will also be compatible but the changer will have to be switched to the ‘N’ (New Bus) setting. An
alternative is the KDC-C719 Ten disc changer; this however will have no direct access to discs 7,8,9 and
10, but will play sequentially.

PRECAUTIONS

If the interface is used in conjunction with any form of music interruption system E.G. RDS or Telephone muting
there is a small chance it will stop the interface working momentarily.

INSTALLATION

It is important that the installation sequence is followed to ensure complete and proper recognition of
the CD changer by the factory radio.

Switch off radio, turn off ignition and remove keys.

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Disconnect negative battery terminal (Unless vehicle is fitted with trip or navigation computers) (Ensure

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radio code is known or accessible).

(Freelander) Route the Kenwood bus-lead from the front of the vehicle to beneath the passenger seat.

3.

Route the Kenwood bus-lead from the front of the vehicle to the left-hand side of the boot compartment.

4.

(BMW) In the boot compartment of the car, remove the trim panel on the left hand side to reveal the

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mounting area for the changer.

Connect the Kenwood bus-lead to the BRLK2 interface.

6.

Connect the Kenwood bus-lead to the CD changer.

7.

(BMW) Remove plastic trim around glove box with a flat blade screwdriver or trim fork; remove retaining

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screw holding the continuation of trim around head unit. This will then reveal the screws holding the
head unit in position remove them and pull the head unit forward.

(Mini) Remove the 4 Torx bolts from either side of the struts surrounding the head unit, and then remove

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the screws securing the ashtray and centre console.

(Mini) Remove the 2 side struts and centre console to reveal 4 screws holding the head unit in the dash,

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remove these and pull the head unit forward.

(MGF & Freelander) Remove head unit by using a hex tool, slacken the hex screws in the radio and pull

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the radio towards you.

(Rover) Remove trim piece from above radio held in place with two screws covered by plastic caps. Once

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the trim is removed this reveals the top of the head unit. Two further screws hold the head unit in place
remove these and locate the two horizontal slots at the bottom of the head unit. Using two flat blade
type removal keys remove the head unit.

Locate on the harness to the connector, the wire to (Pin 9) Permanent Live and solder the Red onto.

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Locate on the harness to the connector, the wire to (Pin 7) Data and solder White onto. Locate on the
harness to the connector, the Earth (Pin 15) and solder the Brown onto (See attached diagram for
reference).

Locate CD changer connection in back of head unit and insert black 10-Pin audio plug from the interface –

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the plug is handed and will only connect in one way (See attached diagram for reference).

Re-connect the negative terminal of the battery and verify full working operation via the radio.

15.

Refit the head unit.

16.

(Mini) Mount the CD changer to the under side of the back shelf as per manufacturers instructions.

17.

(Freelander) Mount the CD changer beneath the passenger seat as per manufacturers instructions.

18.

(BMW) Mount the CD changer into the factory fitted mounting bracket* by means of modifying the BMW

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bracket or installing elsewhere as per manufacturers instructions.

Mount the CD changer as per manufacturers instructions.

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*It may be advisable to visit your local car radio dealer for modifying the bracket as this can prove to
be a difficult operation.

WARRANTY

This product is covered by a 24 month warranty from the date of purchase.

If the interface Bar code is tampered with or removed all Warranties will be Void.

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