Date: Tues, 8 Dec 1998 1999 BMW E46 3-Series Alternate CD Changer Installation Investigation and test installation by Stephen Wolff (FLBEARCUB_at_aol.com) Final Installation, Pictures and Instructions by Dave Heckendorf (dave_heckendorf_at_cwix.com) The following are detailed instructions for the installation of the CD Changer in Left-Rear fender area of the trunk of a 1999 BMW E46 3-Series Sedan. After having seen the standard installation in the center of the parcel shelf that, with the "fuzzy cover" in place, takes a substantial bite out of the useful trunk space, Stephen investigated this alternate installation which is INFINITELY PREFERABLE to the standard installation as evidenced by Pictures 4-7 below. NOTE: These instructions do not apply to E46 with BMW Navigation System. If your car has the NAV system, you already have the brackets and cover installed. You will need the following tools: - 1/4" or 3/8" Socket driver with 3" extension - 8mm and 10mm sockets for above driver -#2 Standard screwdriver The following are the BMW OEM parts you will need: Qty Part# Description 1 65-12-8-370-924 Carrier Front 1 65-12-8-370-932 Carrier Rear 2 65-12-8-370-925 Bracket CD Changer 9 07-11-9-915-113 Screw 9 61-13-1-372-033 Clip Nut 4 07-11-9-907-657 Screw AM4X6 1 51-47-8-162-577 Compartment 1 51-47-8-230-573 Left Oddments Tray 1 82-11-1-469-404 CD Changer Alpine 1 51-47-8-217-425 Trim Panel Left (WITH Folding Rear Seats) (or) 1 51-47-8-217-421 Trim Panel Left (W/O Folding Rear Seats) And now, the instructions (my car has both a Harmon-Kardon Sound System and Split-Folding Rear Seats, so you may need to adjust the directions accordingly) Picture 1
From: dave_heckendorf_at_cwix.com
Subject: E46 CD Changer Installation
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You’re now done with the installation, enjoy your CD Changer in the only location that BMW should have planned on installing it in!