BMW R50 User manual

Installation Instructions Page 1 of 5
November 2004
Audio, iPod Interface Ver 1.0 Accessory
Development
SUBJECT
iPod®Interface Kit – P/N 65 11 0 392 139
MODEL
MINI Cooper (R50): Select Vehicle Production 03/02 – On*
MINI Cooper-S (R53): Select Vehicle Production 03/02 – On*
MINI Convertible (R52): Select Vehicle Production 09/04 – On*
* Not compatible with 6-Disc CD Changer (SA672), Sirius Satellite Radio, or Hands-Free Phone System.
SUGGESTED INSTALLATION TIME: 0.5 Hours
The instructions below are developed for MINI vehicles and are not be compared to any other existing
instructions for vehicles other than MINI. No methods other than those specified in this document are to be used
for installation in MINI vehicles. Left and right are determined from 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.
PARTS INFORMATION
Contents of Kit – P/N 65 11 0 392 139
Description QTY MINI Part Number
iPod Adapter 1 65 11 0 392 138
iPod I/F cable 1 65 11 0 393 656
Radio I/F cable 165 11 0 392 142
Rubber Grommet 1N/A
Owner's Manual 165 11 0 392 140
SPECIAL TOOLS
Pin Removal Tool – 61 1 134
Crimp Tool – 408 449
DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME, ON TIME, EVERY TIME 
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Procedure:
1. Disconnect negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the following components using
information available in TIS:
• Drivers knee bolster (1)
• Center dash face (3) (Refer to RA62 21 001)
• Radio side pillars (4) (Refer to RA51 16 198)
• Radio (5) (Refer to RA 65 11 030)
• Glove box (6)
3. Remove the blue lock (1) from radio harness
by releasing tab and sliding upwards, then
remove following terminals (2) using AMP
terminal removal tool p/n 61 1 134:
Pin # Color Description
9 White/Red I-Bus
12 Brown Ground
15 Red/Brown KL 30
16 Violet/Blue KL-R
Note: Wire colors may vary depending on
vehicle production changes.
4. Cut original terminals off of 4 wires (1)
removed from locations 9, 12, 15 &16. Cut
wire as close as possible to existing terminal
to maintain wire length.
5. Strip 1/8” of wire shielding from 4 wires.
6. Using terminal crimping tool (BMW p/n 408
449 or Snap-on PWC47) crimp new female
bullet connectors included in kit onto each of
the wires from previous step.
7. Insert pins (1) removed from radio connector
into 4-pin connector (2) as follows:
Note: Wire colors may vary depending on
vehicle production changes.
Color Location Description
Violet/blue 1 KL-R
Red/brown 2 KL 30
White/red 3 I-Bus
Brown 4 Ground

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8. Insert 4 rectangular pins from iPod harness
(1) into radio harness (2) as follows:
9. Remove white 12-pin connector (3) from
lower section of radio connector.
Color Location Description
White/gray 9 I-Bus
Brown 12 Ground
Violet/white 16 KL-R
Red/green 15 KL-30
10. Insert white 12-pin connector (1) from iPod
harness (2) into lower left section of radio
connector (3).
11. The white 12-pin connector (4) removed from
the factory radio connector in Step 9 will not
be re-used for this installation.
12. Connect 4-pin connectors (1 & 2)
13. Locate and drill 5/8” (16mm) hole in glovebox.
A = 1” (25mm)
B = 1” (25mm)
C = 5/8”(16mm) Ø

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14. Insert iPod cable (1) through hole in glovebox
as indicated.
Note: Split grommet as shown before placing
around iPod cable in order to prevent damage
to cable.
15. Split grommet (1) as indicated (2) and insert
grommet through hole in glovebox wall.
16. The flat iPod connector (1) should be located
in the glovebox and the 8-pin DIN connector
(2) for the adapter box should be routed
through the center console to a location
behind the radio.
17. Re-connect glovebox vent tube.
18. Re-install glovebox.
Caution: Check for bent pins on adapter
cables before attaching to iPod adapter. If
pins are damaged carefully bend them back
into position with a small screwdriver.
19. Slide iPod adaptor fully into foam padding
tube (1).
20. Connect white “iPod” adapter cable (2) and
black “Radio” adapter cable (3) to iPod
adapter, making sure to connect cables in
their proper location.

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21. Mount iPod interface as indicated below radio
and secure with cable ties(not included).
22. Re-install all components removed for
installation procedure.
VEHICLE CODING
There is no vehicle coding required for this installation.
TROUBLESHOOTING
• iPod mode is not selectable from the radio until an iPod is connected.
(refer to MINI iPod Interface Owner’s Manual)
• This iPod Interface is compatible with the following software versions:
o Gen3 iPod – SW 2.2 or newer
o Gen4 iPod - SW 3.0 or newer
o iPod mini – SW 1.1 or newer
If the customer’s iPod or iPod mini has older versions of software, please advise
them to upgrade the software before connecting them to the Interface in their
MINI vehicles. (refer to MINI iPod Interface Owner’s Manual)