BMW X3-E83 User Manual

Installation Instructions

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September 2006

Communication, Rear Seat Entertainment Ver 1.0 Accessory

Development

SUBJECT

REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - P/N 84 11 0 399 307

MODEL

X3 (E83): Select Vehicle Production 09/03 - On*
*

Vehicle must have optional Front Armrest (SA 473) and is not compatible with 6-Disc CD changer (SA 672).

SUGGESTED INSTALLATION TIME: 2.0 – 2.5 HOURS

Total installation time may vary depending on vehicle options and equipment.

The instructions below are developed for BMW vehicles and are not to be compared to any other existing
instructions for vehicles other than BMW. No methods other than those specified in this docu ment are to be
used for installation in BMW vehicles. Left and right are determined from the driver’s seat.

Carefully read all instructions and supplements before proceeding with the installation. Reference should be
made to TIS for instructions dealing with a stock part of the vehicle but not stated in detail in these instructions.

The instructions were complete and up to date at time of publication; however, changes to the vehicle or
installation may have occurred. Please report any problems or changes noted with the installation to BMW
Technical Hotline, along with VIN, date of manufacture and as much detail as possible.

  DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME, ON TIME, EVERY TIME  

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2006 BMW of North America, LLC

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PARTS INFORMATION

Contents of Kit - P/N 84 11 0 399 307

Description Qty BMW Part Number

DVD Player 1 84 11 0 306 647
Remote Control DVD

1 84 11 0 306 644
Headphone Dual Ch. 2 84 11 0 306 645
A/V Control Module

1 84 11 0 392 072
Screw (8-32 x ¼”) 2 N/A

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED PARTS

Description Qty BMW Part Number

Headrest Monitor Kit Beige or 1 84 11 0 306 649
Headrest Monitor Kit Black or 1 84 11 0 306 650
Headrest Monitor Kit Grey or 1 84 11 0 306 651
Headrest Monitor Kit Terra 1 84 11 0 306 652
Seatback push-clip 4 52 20 1 964 201
A/V Module Connector (White) 1 84 11 0 399 309
A/V Module Bracket 1 84 11 0 399 313

Contents of Headrest Monitor Kit: P/N 84 11 0 306 649-652
Description Qty BMW Part Number

Headrest Monitor 2 Same as Kit
Trim Panel (including cup & 3

1 51 16 3 403 653
locking clips)
Bezel – DVD Player
DVD Wiring Harness
LCD Extension Cable
DVD Player Bracket
CDC Bracket-modified
Foam Wrapping Pad
Felt Pad

1 84 11 0 392 073

1 84 11 0 306 646

2 84 11 0 392 847

2 84 11 0 392 074

1 N/A

2 N/A

1 N/A
Screw (6-32 x ¼”) 4 N/A
Screw (M5x6) 4 N/A
Flat Washer 4 N/A
Lock Washer 4 N/A
Cable ties (2.5mm) 4 N/A
Cable ties (4mm) 1 N/A
DVD Owners Manual G3

1 84 11 0 306 648

ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL PARTS

Description BMW Part Number

Radio AUX Input Adapter** 84 11 0 392 070
3pol AUX Input Cable 84 11 0 392 065

**

Cannot be used together with AUX Input adapter 82 11 0 149 390 or factory installed AUX Input for vehicle

production 08/06 –On.

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Vehicle Preparation

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1. Disconnect Battery.

2. Remove the following components using
procedures available through TIS:

• Center vent (1)

• Shifter knob (2)

• Shifter boot/Gear selector panel (3)

• Climate control panel (4)

• Console trim panel (5)

• Center cup holder (6)

• Parking brake handle/boot

• Rear ashtray assy. (not shown)

• Radio (7) – [ Required only for

installation of optional Radio AUX
Input adapter ]

3. Remove storage bin (1) and screws (2).
Original storage bin will not be reused.

4. In rear of console remove 2 screws (1) and 2
nuts (2).

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5. Remove 2 screws (1).

6. Lift rear of center console (2) and disconnect
eject box electrical connections between
center console and vehicle.

7. Center console may now be lifted out of
position and removed from vehicle, taking
care not to damage interior components.

8. Remove 2 forward nuts (1) securing base
bracket (2) Remove base bracket from
vehicle.

9. Remove 2 clips (3) from top of base bracket,
as they will be reused in a later step. Base
bracket will not be reused.

The following procedure must be performed
for both front seats. Complete right side, then
repeat procedure for left side.

10. Remove headrest (1).

11. Remove front seatbacks (2).

(Refer to RA 52 15 198)

Note: Seat back clips p/n 52 20 1 964 201

must be replaced with new parts.
(4 required)

12. Adjust seats to farthest rear position

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Headrest Installation

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Note: Select Headrest monitor labeled “A”

for left side and “B” for right side

1. Route monitor cable (2) down though
headrest-post opening and insert headrests
(1). Position headrest at the highest lockable
position (A).

Caution: Check for bent pins on monitor

cable before attaching monitor cable to
extension cable. If pins are damaged
carefully adjust them back into position
before connecting.

2. Align arrows on monitor and extension
cables, then connect cables and secure with
foam wrapping from kit.

Note: Passenger Seat Shown for Steps 3-

7.

3. Route extension cable 84 11 0 396 730 down
thru seat back as shown.

Note: Secure extension cable to seat back

bracket using cable ties (1) to prevent
monitor cable connection from moving
during headrest up/down adjustment.

Note: Routing of cable shown is for

passenger seat only. Driver seat cable
routing will differ.

4. Route extension cable through the lower
edge of the backrest (1) and under the plastic
clip at the edge of the seat (2).

5. Route remaining cable under seat towards
the front of the vehicle as shown

Warning: Failure to perform these steps

will result in damage to the monitor cable.

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6. Route extension cable (1) from below seat
(near air duct) up to center console area and
tuck under carpeting. Allow approximately 12”
of cable from back of front console to cable
end.

7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for left seat.

Note: Make sure there is enough slack in

extension cables to allow full range of
seat movement before proceeding.

Note: Seat removed for illustration

purposes.

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Wiring Procedure for Vehicle Production 07/05 – On

1. Cut off male pin from violet wire of DVD

2. Obtain approximately 3 feet of 18 - 20 gauge

3. Connect end of extension wire (2) to violet

Note: Black 2-pin connector (4) from DVD

Note: Ensure that no exposed wires are

4. Remove switching center (2)

5. Route extension wire (1) through center

Wiring Harness (1) P/N 84 11 0 395 140.

wire (2), not included in kit, to be used as
extension wire.

wire with pin removed in Step 22 from DVD
wiring harness (1) using quick connector 61
13 8 364 566 (3)

Wiring harness will not be utilized for this
installation.

present on the quick connect (3) as this
may lead to a short circuit.

console and up to opening for switching
center (2).

6. Connect other end of extension wire (2) to
violet/blue wire (3) located in pin location 23
of switching center (1) connector X1869
using quick connector 61 13 8 364 566 (4).

Note: Ensure that no exposed wires are

present on the quick connect (4) as this
may lead to a short circuit.

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