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Communication, Rear Seat Entertainment

Accessory
Development

Ver 1.0

September 2006

SUBJECT

REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - P/N 84 11 0 399 307
MODEL
X3 (E83):

Select Vehicle Production 09/03 - On*

* Vehicle must have optional Front Armrest (SA 473) and is not compatible with 6-Disc CD changer (SA 672).

SUGGESTED INSTALLATION TIME:

2.0 – 2.5 HOURS

Total installation time may vary depending on vehicle options and equipment.

The instructions below are developed for BMW vehicles and are not to be compared to any other existing
instructions for vehicles other than BMW. No methods other than those specified in this document are to be
used for installation in BMW vehicles. Left and right are determined from the 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.

  DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME, ON TIME, EVERY TIME  
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2006 BMW of North America, LLC

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PARTS INFORMATION
Contents of Kit - P/N 84 11 0 399 307
Description
DVD Player
Remote Control DVD
Headphone Dual Ch.
A/V Control Module
Screw (8-32 x ¼”)

Qty
1
1
2
1
2

BMW Part Number
84 11 0 306 647
84 11 0 306 644
84 11 0 306 645
84 11 0 392 072
N/A

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED PARTS
Description
Headrest Monitor Kit Beige or
Headrest Monitor Kit Black or
Headrest Monitor Kit Grey or
Headrest Monitor Kit Terra
Seatback push-clip
A/V Module Connector (White)
A/V Module Bracket

Qty
1
1
1
1
4
1
1

BMW Part Number
84 11 0 306 649
84 11 0 306 650
84 11 0 306 651
84 11 0 306 652
52 20 1 964 201
84 11 0 399 309
84 11 0 399 313

Contents of Headrest Monitor Kit: P/N 84 11 0 306 649-652
Description
Headrest Monitor
Trim Panel (including cup & 3
locking clips)
Bezel – DVD Player
DVD Wiring Harness
LCD Extension Cable
DVD Player Bracket
CDC Bracket-modified
Foam Wrapping Pad
Felt Pad
Screw (6-32 x ¼”)
Screw (M5x6)
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
Cable ties (2.5mm)
Cable ties (4mm)
DVD Owners Manual G3

Qty
2
1

BMW Part Number
Same as Kit
51 16 3 403 653

1
1
2
2
1
2
1
4
4
4
4
4
1
1

84 11 0 392 073
84 11 0 306 646
84 11 0 392 847
84 11 0 392 074
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
84 11 0 306 648

ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL PARTS
Description
Radio AUX Input Adapter**
3pol AUX Input Cable

BMW Part Number
84 11 0 392 070
84 11 0 392 065

** Cannot be used together with AUX Input adapter 82 11 0 149 390 or factory installed AUX Input for vehicle
production 08/06 –On.

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Vehicle Preparation
1. Disconnect Battery.
2. Remove the following components using
procedures available through TIS:
• Center vent (1)
• Shifter knob (2)
• Shifter boot/Gear selector panel (3)
• Climate control panel (4)
• Console trim panel (5)
• Center cup holder (6)
• Parking brake handle/boot
• Rear ashtray assy. (not shown)
• Radio (7) – [ Required only for
installation of optional Radio AUX
Input adapter ]
3. Remove storage bin (1) and screws (2).
Original storage bin will not be reused.

4. In rear of console remove 2 screws (1) and 2
nuts (2).

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5. Remove 2 screws (1).
6. Lift rear of center console (2) and disconnect
eject box electrical connections between
center console and vehicle.
7. Center console may now be lifted out of
position and removed from vehicle, taking
care not to damage interior components.

8. Remove 2 forward nuts (1) securing base
bracket (2) Remove base bracket from
vehicle.
9. Remove 2 clips (3) from top of base bracket,
as they will be reused in a later step. Base
bracket will not be reused.

The following procedure must be performed
for both front seats. Complete right side, then
repeat procedure for left side.
10. Remove headrest (1).
11. Remove front seatbacks (2).
(Refer to RA 52 15 198)

Note: Seat back clips p/n 52 20 1 964 201
must be replaced with new parts.
(4 required)
12. Adjust seats to farthest rear position

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Headrest Installation
Note: Select Headrest monitor labeled “A”
for left side and “B” for right side
1. Route monitor cable (2) down though
headrest-post opening and insert headrests
(1). Position headrest at the highest lockable
position (A).

Caution: Check for bent pins on monitor
cable before attaching monitor cable to
extension cable. If pins are damaged
carefully adjust them back into position
before connecting.
2. Align arrows on monitor and extension
cables, then connect cables and secure with
foam wrapping from kit.

Note: Passenger Seat Shown for Steps 37.
3. Route extension cable 84 11 0 396 730 down
thru seat back as shown.
Note: Secure extension cable to seat back
bracket using cable ties (1) to prevent
monitor cable connection from moving
during headrest up/down adjustment.
Note: Routing of cable shown is for
passenger seat only. Driver seat cable
routing will differ.
4. Route extension cable through the lower
edge of the backrest (1) and under the plastic
clip at the edge of the seat (2).
5. Route remaining cable under seat towards
the front of the vehicle as shown

Warning: Failure to perform these steps
will result in damage to the monitor cable.

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6. Route extension cable (1) from below seat
(near air duct) up to center console area and
tuck under carpeting. Allow approximately 12”
of cable from back of front console to cable
end.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for left seat.
Note: Make sure there is enough slack in
extension cables to allow full range of
seat movement before proceeding.
Note: Seat removed for illustration
purposes.

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Wiring Procedure for Vehicle Production 07/05 – On
1. Cut off male pin from violet wire of DVD
Wiring Harness (1) P/N 84 11 0 395 140.
2. Obtain approximately 3 feet of 18 - 20 gauge
wire (2), not included in kit, to be used as
extension wire.
3. Connect end of extension wire (2) to violet
wire with pin removed in Step 22 from DVD
wiring harness (1) using quick connector 61
13 8 364 566 (3)
Note: Black 2-pin connector (4) from DVD
Wiring harness will not be utilized for this
installation.
Note: Ensure that no exposed wires are
present on the quick connect (3) as this
may lead to a short circuit.
4. Remove switching center (2)
5. Route extension wire (1) through center
console and up to opening for switching
center (2).

6. Connect other end of extension wire (2) to
violet/blue wire (3) located in pin location 23
of switching center (1) connector X1869
using quick connector 61 13 8 364 566 (4).
Note: Ensure that no exposed wires are
present on the quick connect (4) as this
may lead to a short circuit.

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7. Connect white 2-pin connector (1) from DVD
harness to vehicle cigar-lighter connector (2).

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Wiring Procedure for Vehicle Production 09/03 – 07/05
1. Remove 2 Torx bolts (1) from center console
mounting location and locate eject-box
connector (2).
2. Remove eject-box connector from bracket.

3. Unclip and slide wire shield off of eject box
connector (1).

4. Remove Pin 6, Violet/white wire (1) from
connector.
5. Insert pin removed from eject-box connector
into location 1 of black 2-pin connector (2)
included in kit.

6. Insert male pin (2) from DVD wiring harness
into pin location removed in previous step.
7. Connect male and female black 2-pin
connectors (1).
8. Re-assemble eject-box connector.

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9. Connect white 2-pin connector (1) from DVD
harness to vehicle cigar-lighter connector (2).

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Procedure for Center Console
1. Insert white A/V connector (1) P/N 84 11 0
399 309 into A/V module as shown.

2. Install A/V bracket (3) to A/V module using
small screws (1) and washers (2) included in
P/N 84 11 0 399 313.
Note: Ensure that bracket is installed to
A/V module with correct orientation as
shown in the illustration.

3. Mount A/V module (1) to inside bracket
assembly (2) as indicated using 2 screws (3)
included in P/N 84 11 0 399 313.

4. Mount bracket assembly (1) to vehicle as
indicated using 2 nuts (2) and 2 Torx bolts
(3).
5. Reinstall eject-box connector bracket in place
above left rear leg of bracket assembly.

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6. Route filter from DVD wiring harness (1) to
outside of bracket assembly as shown.
7. Locate and secure filter with a cable tie (2) to
the bracket to accommodate other
components in this location.
Note: Filter (1) shown in higher-thannormal position for illustration purposes
only.
Caution: Check for bent pins on extension
cable before attaching extension cable to
A/V module cable. If pins are damaged
carefully adjust them back into position.
8. Align arrows on extension and A/V module
cables, and connect 2 video extension cables
to A/V module cables (1).
9. Connect white 4-pin connector to A/V module
4-pin connector (2).
10. Optional: Connect male end of Aux input
adapter P/N 84 11 0 392 070 into the female
end of A/V module. (3)

11. Secure connectors with vinyl tape or heatshrink tubing (1).

12. Assemble DVD Player (1) to mounting
brackets (2 & 3) as indicated using 4 M5x6
screws and split-lock washers (4). Brackets
should be mounted to DVD player at the
center of their slots.

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13. Route 4-pin power connector (1) and DIN
connector (2) up through center of bracket
assembly and connect to DVD Player (3).

14. Mount DVD Player (1) in bracket assembly as
indicated using 4 6/32 x ¼” screws and flat
washers (2).
Note: Do not completely tighten screws at
this point.
15. Insert 2 clip nuts removed from original base
bracket in these 2 locations (3).

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Procedure for Optional Radio AUX Input Adapter 84 11 0 392 070:
1. Route the aux input adapter (1) from the A/V
module under the gear selector panel,
console trim panels, then up behind the
climate controls and out the radio opening.
2. Locate main radio connector (2) and insert
12-pin black connector from radio Aux input
adapter into main radio connector.
If Radio harness already has a black 12pin connector in this location (2), perform
Steps 3 - 6.

Warning: Failure to perform the next 4
Steps will result in loss of audio from
BMW Assist and/or hands free phone
operation and/or Navigation system.
3. Remove Black housing (1) from black 12-pin
Connector (2) of AUX adapter P/N 84 11
0 392 070. Remove 3 terminals (3) from
connector (2) by pushing in metal tangs on
terminals with pin removal tool and pulling
terminals out of connector.
Note: Take care not to damage these
terminals since they will be reused.
4. Remove existing black 12-pin connector from
radio harness and remove black housing.
5. Insert 3 terminals (1) of Auxiliary adapter
cable P/N 84 11 0 392 070 into existing 12pin connector (2) in shown locations.
White/Red - Slot 3
White/Blue - Slot 4
White/Brown - Slot 10
6. Re-install black housing onto 12-pin
connector, then re-insert into radio harness.

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Procedure for Center Console Re-assembly:
1. Return center console (1) to vehicle and
secure using original hardware (2).
Note: Remember to reconnect eject-box
connections upon re-assembly.

2. Insert storage cup (1) into left interior of
center console. Confirm slots on storage cup
(2) are properly seated on 3 mounting tabs
inside console (3).

3. With the aid of finisher panel (1), align DVD
player so it is centered in finisher panel
cutout. Remove panel and tighten DVD
player bracket screws.
Note: It may be necessary to adjust the
height of the DVD player so buttons are
not depressed when armrest is closed.
With the aid of a flat edge (such as a
credit card) confirm DVD Player buttons
rest below ridge of trim bezel. If necessary
remove DVD Player and adjust player-tobracket mounting slots until player is
properly aligned.
4. Insert 3 locking clips (1) from kit into
underside of finisher panel (2) in selected
locations.

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5. Insert finisher panel over CD Changer and
storage cup. Align all mounting points and
lock finisher panel in place. Check for smooth
operation of all moving parts.
6. Remove protective film covering monitors
before returning vehicle to customer.
7. Reinstall all components removed during
installation.

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RETROFIT CODING
There is no retrofit coding required for this installation.

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WIRING HARNESS

Location
To center console 12V power
connector

Description
2 Pin male connector (white)

2

To DVD Player

4 Pin connector (white) includes KL-R, KL30
and KL31

3

To A/V Module

4 Pin connector (white)

4

To 2-pin connector

2 Pin female connector (black)

5

To eject-box connector or switching
center

Inserted into 2 Pin male connector (black) or
cut off and extended to switching center
depending on vehicle production dates

6

To rear center console 12V power
connector

2 Pin female connector (white)

7

Power Filter

Filters rear center console cigarette lighter
power connector (KL 30) and RSE system.

Connector
1

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TROUBLESHOOTING
DVD Player
Symptom
Unit does not operate.

No picture is produced.
Playback does not start.

Picture is unclear or noisy.

Image sometimes stumbles or freezes
NO DISC
[ (Not Valid)

REGION ERROR
BAD DISC

Black and white monitor, blank monitor, or
frozen monitor

Remedy
• Turn Ignition ‘ON’
• Press Power ‘ON’ from remote
• Fuse blown, replace with a fuse of same
capacity
• Turn Monitor's power ‘ON’
• Consult BMW Technical Hotline
• Switch to the appropriate A/V source.
• Check that disc is loaded with label side
facing upwards
• Clean disc
• Check for disc compatibility
• Press "MENU" to turn menu off
• During fast-forward or fast-reverse, picture
can be slightly distorted. This is a normal
situation
• Consult BMW Technical Hotline
• Clean or replace disc if it is scratched.
• Load a disc.
• Clean disc.
• For some discs or playing modes, certain
operations are not possible. This is not a
malfunction.
• Load a disc with correct regional code
number.
• Inserted disc is of unknown format. Load
an NTSC disc.
• Inserted disc Is Un-Readable
• Overheating. Turn system power ‘OFF’
and then turn power ‘ON’ again. If display
still does not appear normal, leave power
‘OFF’ until temperature decreases and
then turn power ‘ON’ again.

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Monitor/Sound
Symptom
POWER button on Monitor
does not function. No function
or display.
No picture on Monitor screen
during playback.

Picture color is poor.
Spots or dotted lines/stripes
appear.
No Remote Control operation or
unstable operation.

No sound from headphones.

Distorted sound from
headphones.

Remedy
• Turn ignition ‘ON’.
• Check vehicle's battery voltage.
• Consult a BMW Technical Hotline
• Confirm Monitor's power button is "ON"
• Confirm Monitor's input is set to appropriate source.
• Adjust monitor brightness.
• Monitor's protective circuit is on because of high
temperature. Wait until temperature inside vehicle comes
down to normal monitor operating temperature.
• Open connection with Monitor, AV Interface unit, or DVD.
Consult BMW Technical Hotline
• Set Brightness/Color/Tint controls to proper settings.
• Caused by neon signs, high-voltage power lines, CB
transmitter, and other vehicle's ignition plugs, cell phones,
etc. Change location of the vehicle.
• Remove any obstacle between System Remote Control
and remote sensor on Monitor.
• Replace batteries with new ones. Insert them correctly.
• Ensure System Remote Control is being aimed at correct
angle at remote sensor on Monitor. (See page 23)
• Clean remote sensor or transmitter.
• Turn on POWER to headphone.
• Turn up volume on headphones.
• Replace batteries in headphones.
• Interference from outside light source, cell phones, etc.
Change location of the vehicle.
• Headphone set to wrong channel. Change channel.
• Replace batteries with new ones. Insert them correctly.

In Case of Difficulty…
•

If operation freezes, monitor goes black, or unit should otherwise not function properly, try
turning power ‘OFF’ and then back ‘ON’. Alternatively, try the following methods in the order
listed until DVD Player returns to normal playback mode:
1. Change source from DVD to other source then to DVD mode.
2. Turn vehicle's ignition ‘OFF’ and then back ‘ON’ again.
3. Press RESET button on the face of DVD Player.
If the unit is still at fault, please consult BMW Technical Hotline

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LCD REPLACEMENT/REPAIR:
1. Using special tool 00 9 340 (1) pry monitor
(2) from headrest at left hand side as shown.

2. Lower monitor (1) from headrest and
disconnect / re-connect LCD monitor
connector (2&3) as shown.
For replacement of LCD monitor:
Note: Take care when re-inserting wiring
harness with connector into headrest
cavity to avoid damage to the wiring.

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