In case of complaint, owners should be advised accordingly.2000 BMW 328i (E46) Technical Service Bulletin # 840798 Date: 981101
Cellular Phone - Prewire Harness Installation
Group 84
Phone, Navigation Systems
Bulletin Number
84 07 98
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
November 1998
Product Engineering
SUBJECT:
E46 Phone Prewire Harness Installation (P/N 82 11 1 470 445)
MODEL:
E46
Situation:
A phone prewire extension harness(center console to left side trunk, illustration 1) must be installed on the E46 (328i, 328iA) produced the first two
weeks of 6/98 if the phone kit is being installed.
Cause:
The phone prewire option SA640 was not installed on vehicles produced during the first two weeks of 6/98. E46's produced after the second week of
6/98 will have this phone prewire option SA640 installed at the factory.
Vehicles Affected:
E46 (328/4 door) produced 6/98
Chassis Number Range
FROOOOO - FR00172
KGO5OOO-KG05166
Correction:
If a customer purchases a BMW phone, the wire harness (p/n 82 11 1 470 445) must be installed into the vehicle. The phone will not function if this
harness is not installed on vehicles that are missing the pre-wire harness.
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Illustration 1: Missing Phone Prewire (1)
Procedure:
To install the phone harness from the center console to the left side of the trunk:
1. Remove the shifter indicator cover(automatic) or boot(manual) and remove the front fasteners(1).
2. Remove the rear ashtray to access the two rear fasteners (2). Lift the parking brake boot and raise the brake handle.
3. Remove the center console (automatic shown).
4. With the center console removed, the existing phone "prewire" connector is accessible (1).
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5. Remove the rear seat bottom and left side bolster to access the grommet(arrow). The phone harness will enter the trunk through this grommet.
6. Remove the left side sill trim (1). The sill trim Is fastened by two clips(as Illustrated). Pull up carefully to remove.
7. Inside the trunk, remove the left bulb holder(1), the lower tray(2), and carefully pull the left side trunk liner(3) towards the center of the trunk
8. Remove and modify the grommet by drilling a 125mm(1IZ') hole at location A.
9. Cut through the grommet from hole A to the outer edge(B). This is the new hole that the phone hamess will run through.
10. Prepare the new harness(2) for installation by attaching a "snake"(1) as illustrated. The snake can be fabricated using a coat hanger or similar
material.
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11. Wrap the end of the snake around the harness(arrow), below the "Y"(where the harness branches). Do not secure the snake directly to the
connectors!
12. Wrap the snake and harness(1) in electrical tape to secure the connectors and prevent damage.
13. Lifting the center rear edge of the carpet(2), route the snake under the carpet, along the top, right side of the transmission tunnel.
14. When the snake is visible in the area next to the parking brake, pull the snake/harness(1) through, allowing a sufficient length of harness to
remove the tape and snake.
15. The harness should be exposed approximately 28cm.(11 inches) (A).
16. Fasten the connector(2) on the extension harness side to the existing connector(1).
17. Connector (3) will be attached to the phone Interface Box (supplied in the phone kit).
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18. Route the harness under the carpet, over the transmission tunnel(1), across the rear of the left side footwell, through the plastic harness
guide(2), and into the trunk(3).
19. From inside the trunk, pull the harness through the hole and route it to the left rear of the trunk. The left trunk liner may have to be pulled
toward the center of the trunk allow
20. When the hamess(2) is positioned correctly, reinstall the modified grommet(1) and seat bolster.
21. Follow the installation instructions(supplied with the phone kit) to complete the phone installation.
Parts Information:
Part Number Description Qty
82 11 1 470 445 E46 Phone Extension Cable 1
Warranty Information:
Parts and Labor are reimbursable under the terms of the BMW New Car Limited Warranty.
Defect Code: 84 11 96 23 00
Parts Allowance: 82 11 1 470 445
Labor Operation: 00 51 432 Install E46 phone harness
Labor Allowance: 15 FRU
