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2003 325i: Standard factory AM/fm-Cd player...dealership

 
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How difficult is it to replace the radio in a 2003 325i? Standard factory AM/FM-Cd player. Unit is bad per the dealership. Have access to a good used stock radio. How does it come out of the dash and is ther any codes that need to be reset or input?

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Larry

 

Country: United States
Make: BMW
Model: 325i
Year: 2003

Submitted: 402 days and 4 hours ago.
Category: BMW
Value: $29
Status: CLOSED

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Expert:  JayPutelis replied402 days and 3 hours ago.

You need to first remove the decorative wood trim above the glovebox:

Caution!
Carefully unclip decorative strip with plastic wedge tool.

Then remove the wood trim above the radio unit with the same plastic wedge tool:


Then you can remove the radio:

Release screws and pull out radio.
Unfasten plug connection.


Then you can install your replacement radio in the reverse order. SInce the radio is used, it will not need to be programmed, and there are no codes to input, it will be plug and play.

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