Original BMW Accessories.

Installation Instructions.
iPod Interface Retrofit
BMW 5 Series (E 60, E 61)
BMW 6 Series (E 63, E 64)

These installation instructions are only valid for cars with SA 672 (CD changer)
or SA 694 (CD changer preparation).

Retrofit kit no.: 65 41 0 415 655 iPod interface retrofit kit

Installation time
The installation time is approx. 0.75 hours, but may vary depending on the condition of the car and the equipment
in it.
Before starting the modification work, always flash the vehicle up to the latest I-level. Depending on
the production age of the car and the work already carried out on the car, the programming times will vary, which
means that we cannot quote a specific time at this point.
The installation time does not include any time for programming/encoding, as this depends on the age 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 problem occurs, after a
brief troubleshooting session (approx. 0.5 hours), please contact the following:
1. Either your national subsidiary or your regional office, or
2.The Support team via the Aftersales Assistance Portal (ASAP), using the optional technical parts
support application.
Specify the chassis number and the part number of the installed retrofit kit and give a precise
description of the problem.
Do not archive the hard copy of these installation instructions since daily updates are made by ASAP!
Pictograms:
Denotes 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
All pictures show LHD cars; proceed accordingly on RHD cars.
Ensure that the cables/lines are not kinked or damaged as you install them in the car. 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 occupied, bridges, double crimps or twin-lead terminals must be used.
After the installation work the retrofit must be programmed/coded using SSS (software service station) via the
Retrofit path.
When routing fibre optic cables, make sure the bending radius is no less than 25 mm.
The CD changer must be removed.

Ordering instructions ( cars with SA 672 only)

CD changer shaft sealing trim I is not included in the retrofit kit and must be ordered separately (see EPC for part
number and further details).

List of special equipment

The following special equipment is required when installing the retrofit kit:
SA 672 CD changer
SA 694 CD changer preparation

Special tools required

00 9 317 Trim wedge

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Contents

Chapter Page

1. Parts overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2. Preparatory work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3. Connections diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4. Installation and cabling diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5. To install the connection cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6. To install and connect the interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

7. Concluding work and coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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1. Parts overview

A B C

D E F G

H I

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A Connection cable
B Interface
C Felt (4x)
D Sealing strip (4x, not required)
E Cable tie 445 x 4.8 mm (2x)
F Cable tie 200 x 3.6 mm (10x)
G Grommet
H Fibre optic cable housing (cars with SA 694 only)
I CD changer shaft sealing trim
(cars with SA 672 only, not included in the retrofit kit)

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2. Preparatory work

TIS no.
Conduct a brief test ---
Disconnect negative pole of battery 12 00 ...

The following components must be removed beforehand

Glovebox 51 16 360

Cars with SA 672 only

Remove CD changer with holder 65 11 070

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3. Connections diagram

A1 A2

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Item/ Designation Signal Cable colour/ Connection point in the car Abbreviation/Slot
Branch Cross section
A Connection cable --- --- --- ---
A1 Black 12-pin socket housing --- --- On interface C ---
A2 iPod connection plug --- --- On iPod ---

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4. Installation and cabling diagram

A 1
B

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Legend

A Connection cable
B Interface

1 iPod connection plug A2

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5. To install the connection cable

Drill through the glovebox (2) in the middle of the

marked area (1) using an 18 mm step drill bit.

1
2

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Install connection cable A as follows:

A
1 - Route branch A1 through the hole (1)
- Push grommet G onto branch A1 and insert it
A1 into the hole (1)
G - Pull branch A1 through grommet G until iPod
2 connection plug A2 is located just above the
outside edge of the glovebox (2)

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Use cable tie F to secure connection cable A to the

standard wiring harness (1) to act as strain relief.
F A

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6. To install and connect the interface

Cars with SA 694 only

Disconnect tied-back CD changer plug X18180
(black 4+2-pin) from the standard wiring harness.
2
Disconnect both fibre optic cables (1) from the fibre
optic cable connector (2).
X18180
1

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The incoming fibre optic cable (1) can be

detected by the light signal when the ignition
2 H X18180 is switched ON.
Connect the fibre optic cable to fibre optic cable
housing H as follows:
2 - Incoming fibre optic cable (1) in PIN 1
1 - Outgoing fibre optic cable (2) in PIN 2

Clip fibre optic cable housing H into CD changer

1 plug X18180 (black 4+2-pin).
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All cars
1
Branch A1 must be fed out of the shaft (2) of
2 the support member (1) from the rear.
Route branch A1 to CD changer plug X18180
(black 4+2-pin).

A1

X18180
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Affix felt C to the back of interface B.

B X18180
Connect CD changer plug X18180 (black 4+2-pin)
and branch A1 to interface B .

A1
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6. To install and connect the interface

Secure interface B to the support (1) using cable

ties E.

B
1

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7. Concluding work and coding

This retrofit system requires coding.

- Connect the vehicle battery
- Encode/program the retrofit with SSS (software service station) via the Retrofit path
- Conduct a brief test
- Conduct a function test
- Reassemble the car in reverse order

Cars with SA 672 only

Clip in CD changer shaft sealing trim I.

Circuit diagram
The circuit diagram is available in DISPlus or GT-1 if required.

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