BMW E46 User manual

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2003 BMW of North America, LLC by: KRS
Installation Instructions Page 1 of
June 2003
Phone, Navigation Systems B84 03 03 Product
Development
SUBJECT
BMW Universal BluetoothTM Hands-Free-Kit
MODEL
E46 - Sedan/Sport Wagon as of 3/02
"Never use any electronic device or make any inputs while driving that may distract you from driving
safely.
Pay attention to traffic laws and road conditions\situations. Safe vehicle operation is the driver's
responsibility. Always wear your safety belt."
INSTALLATION TIME
The installation time for this kit is approximately 1.25 hour
These instructions were developed especially for BMW vehicles and are not to be compared to any
existing instructions for vehicles other than BMW. No methods other than those specified in this
document are to be used to install the BMW Universal BluetoothTM Hands-Free Kit

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PARTS INFORMATION:
Description Qty BMW Part Number
ULF Control Module 1 84 21 6 934 552
Voice Input System Jumper Plug 1 84 11 0 018 038
ULF Control Module Mounting Bracket (Touring) 1 84 13 6 924 698
E46 Sedan/Coupe/Touring Installation Kit 1 84 11 0 302 639
Installation Kit Contents:
M5 Bolt w/washer 6 07 11 9 902 932
M5 Hex Nut 6 63 21 1 371 401
M5 Clip Nut 4 61 13 1 372 033
Wire tie 2 61 13 1 367 599
ULF Control Module Mounting Bracket
(if rear carrier brackets are installed)
1 84 13 6 924 553
Microphone 1 84 31 8 380 319
BluetoothTM Antenna 1 84 50 6 928 461
BluetoothTM Antenna Mounting Bracket 1 84 13 6 912 160
Pairing Button 1 84 13 0 302 715
Adapter Harness 1 84 11 0 302 181
ULF Pairing Button Cutout Template 1 84 11 0 304 482
ULF Owner’s Manual 1 84 11 0 302 638
ULF Passkey Reference Card 1 84 11 0 302 646
ULF E46 Installation Instructions 1 84 11 0 302 643
Owner’s Manual For Voice Input System 1 84 11 0 027 942
PROCEDURE:
To install and connect the BMW Universal BluetoothTM Hands-Free System
Disconnect Battery prior to starting the installation.
A. BluetoothTM Antenna & Pairing Button Installation
1. Remove the rear ashtray and disconnect the
illumination light (2).
2. Remove two Phillips screws (3) and remove the
rear ashtray assembly (1).

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3. Remove the center console storage tray (2), refer
to RA 51 16 200.
The center console will need to be removed in
order to install the pairing button later in the
procedure.
4. Locate the black FAKRA connector (1), located
below the rear ashtray assembly.
5. Secure the BluetoothTM antenna (D),
P/N 84 50 6 928 461, to the antenna-mounting
bracket (C), P/N 84 13 6 912 160, using two M5
hex nuts (J), P/N 63 21 371 401.
6. Connect the black FAKRA connector (1) to the
antenna (D).
7. Place the mounting bracket with antenna (1) on
top of the mounting points.

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8. In order to install the Pairing Button,
P/N 84 13 0 302 715, an opening must be cut
into the rear of the center console. The area to be
cut out can be marked using the template
P/N 84 11 0 304 482
9. Cut out the template as indicated and fold one
side of the template
10. Place the template (1) onto the center console.
11. Secure the template in place by taping the edges
of the template to the console as shown (2).
12. Mark the area to be cut out using a pencil
13. The cut out can be made using a rotary cutting
tool (1) with a high-speed cutting bit attachment.
14. Use the following measurements to properly
center the switch opening if not using the
template:
Measurement A = 33 mm (From inside
corner/edge to locate the left side of the switch
opening)
Measurement B = 25 mm (Establish the length
of the opening)
15. Marking cut out continued:
Measurement D = 7 mm (From leading edge, to
establish the forward edge of the switch
opening).
Measurement C = 16 mm (Define the width of
the switch opening).
16. Carefully cut out the marked rectangle. Use a
small file to clean up the edges and enlarge the
opening as necessary.

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17. Carefully reinstall the center console.
18. Reinstall the top panel (1) and reinstall the two
Phillips head screws (3) making certain that they
go all the way down through the antenna-
mounting bracket to the clip nuts.
19. Locate the black 18-pin connector X4545 in
bundle (1).
20. Connect the interface harness (2),
P/N 84 11 0 302 181, to X4545 (3).
21. Route the end of the interface harness (2) with the
white 3-pin connector through the cutout in the
console.
22. Connect the pairing button (1),
P/N 84 13 0 302 715, to the interface harness (2).

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23. Insert the Pairing Button, P/N 84 13 0 302 715,
into the cutout and reinstall the cupholders and
coin tray.
B. ULF Control Module Installation
1. Remove/ peel off the BluetoothTM Passkey sticker
(2) from the label on the ULF Control Module (1).
2. Place the BluetoothTM Passkey sticker removed
from the ULF Control Module onto the ULF
Passkey Reference Card, P/N 84 11 0 302 638.
3. Place this card inside the owner’s manual
portfolio. Show this card to the customer when
demonstrating the system and the pairing
procedure to the customer. The code on the
sticker is needed to pair phones to the ULF
Control Module.

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E46 Touring
1. Attach the ULF Control Module (F) to the
mounting bracket (G), P/N 84 13 6 924 698; use
three M5 hex nuts (J), P/N 61 21 1 371 401.
2. Locate the black 54-pin connector and white
FAKRA connector, bundled near the left rear
wheel hub.
NOTE: If a navigation unit (2) and/ or CD
changer is installed it will need to be removed, in
order to gain access to the inner portion of the
left rear quarter panel.
3. Carefully pull back on the felt panel (1) to gain
access to the inner area of the rear quarter panel.

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4. Prior to connecting the black 54-pin connector to
the ULF Control Module pins 7 & 8 will need to be
removed from the connector and tied back.
Note: Pins 7& 8 provide a wheel speed input
signal that is not utilized by the ULF Control
Module and need to be disconnected from the
control module.
5. Open the connector by pushing out on the lock
tap(s) (1) and slide the terminal housing (2) out of
the connector housing.
6. Locate pins 7 & 8 (2) and carefully remove them
from the terminal housing (1).
7. Bend the wires for pin 7 & 8 back away from the
connector
8. Wrap each terminal separately with electrical tape
and tape them to the wiring harness.
9. Reassemble the connector.
10. Connect the 54-pin connector (2) and white
FAKRA connector (1) to the ULF Control Module
(F).

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11. Insert the ULF Control Module and bracket (1) into
the opening in the inner area of the rear quarter
panel, and place the bracket against the inner
portion of the support structure.
12. The three threaded lugs on the mounting bracket
should be inserted through the three holes in the
support structure (2).
13. Secure the bracket (G) in place using three M5
hex nuts (J), P/N 63 21 1 371 401.
14. Reinstall the felt panel (1) and components
removed previously.

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E46 Sedan with Carrier Rack
1. If the left rear of the trunk is as shown, then a
component carrier rack is already installed and the
following steps should be followed.
2. If the trunk is not as shown refer to the installation
steps for no carrier rack installed, on page 12.
3. Remove the left rear trim panel.
4. Locate the black 54-pin connector and white
FAKRA connector bundle (1), near the left rear
wheel well housing.
5. Route the 54-pin connector and white FAKRA
connector along the right side of the component
carrier rack (2), making certain that the 54 pin
connector and white FAKRA connector can be
connected to the ULF Control Module as
indicated in the following steps.
6. Prior to connecting the black 54-pin connector to
the ULF control Module pins 7 & 8 will need to be
removed from the connector and tied back. (Wires
are only present on vehicles produced as of 8/02)
Note: Pins 7& 8 provide a wheel speed input
signal that is not utilized by the ULF Control
Module and need to be disconnected from the
control module.
7. Open the connector by pushing out on the lock
tap(s) (1) and slide the terminal housing (2) out of
the connector housing.