Satellite Radio R146, Removing and Installing, Activating

Satellite Radio R146 , Removing And Installing, Activating

Satellite Radio R146 , sedan (through MY04), removing and installing
- If control module is replaced, select "Replacement" function for appropriate control module in "Guided Fault-Finding" routine.

Use the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 to do so.

- Turn off all electrical components.
- Remove ignition key.

Removing
- Remove base mount.

Adapter plate - 2 - with Satellite Radio R146 - 1 - is slid into top of base mount - 3 - on rear side and engaged.
- Disconnect connectors on Satellite Radio R146 - 1 - .
The adapter plate must not be removed.
- Press both catches on adapter plate - 2 - down in direction of arrow and remove Satellite Radio R146 - 1 - from plate - 2 - .

Installing

- Install in reverse order.
- Activate Satellite Radio R146 .

Satellite Radio R146 , sedan (from MY05), removing and installing

- If control module is replaced, select "Replacement" function for appropriate control module in "Guided Fault-Finding" routine.

Use the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 to do so.

- Turn off all electrical components.
- Remove ignition key.

Removing

- Open luggage compartment.

Adapter plate - 2 - with Satellite Radio R146 - 1 - is slid into top of base mount - 3 - on rear side and engaged.
- Disconnect connectors on Satellite Radio R146 - 1 - .
The adapter plate must not be removed.
- Press both catches on adapter plate - 2 - up in direction of arrow and remove Satellite Radio R146 - 1 - from plate - 2 - .

Installing

- Install in reverse order.
- Activate Satellite Radio R146.

Satellite Radio R146 , Avant (from MY05), removing and installing

- If control module is replaced, select "Replacement" function for appropriate control module in "Guided Fault-Finding" routine.

Use the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 to do so.

- Turn off all electrical components.
- Remove ignition key.

Removing

- Open luggage compartment.

- Remove bracket - 3 - from base mount - 4 - far enough so connectors can be reached.
- Disconnect connectors on Satellite Radio R146 - 2 - .
- Remove bracket - 3 - completely from base mount - 4 - .
- Remove bolt - 1 - (3 Nm).
- Remove Satellite Radio R146 - 2 - from bracket - 3 - .

Installing

- Install in reverse order.
- Activate Satellite Radio R146 .

Satellite Radio R146 , activating

When using for first time or when replacing Satellite Radio R146 tuner, it must be enabled (activated) by the provider (XM or Sirius).

The subscription and application for activation can coincide with submission of all necessary data (US postal address, credit card number, radio ID (XM) or SID (Sirius)) to the providers call center.

Only SIRIUS:

SIRIUS sends the activation sequence 6 times within the first hour after apply for the activation. If no successful activation results, another activation sequence must be requested at the SIRIUS call center.

Requirements

- Customer has subscribed to XM or Sirius
- Satellite Radio R146 is installed and connected
- Radio R is adapted/coded accordingly
- Ignition switched on

Procedure

- Switch Radio R on and selection Satellite Radio R146 reception area.
- Attempt to receive "free" channels in XM- (e.g. channel 1) or Sirius-band (only channel 184).
- Change location if necessary.

If "free" channels can be received clearly, the activation information sent by the provider (XM or Sirius) can also be received clearly.

A poor reception situation can prevent a successful activation even though activation information is being broadcast. In this case, vehicle location must be changed (an activation is also possible while vehicle is moving). There are e.g. workshops, garages, parking buildings, underground garages, fuel filling stations with extensive roofs and all other parking areas with signal shadows must be avoided.

In built-up areas with terrestial radio system coverage and in inner-cities, it is possible to activate using a repeater instead of the satellite.