Removal and installation the antenna (BMW 5 Series E28)

If your car radio is equipped with an anti-theft system, make sure you have entered the correct code before disconnecting the battery cable. Refer to Section Anti-theft audio system and instrument cluster language before disconnecting the wire.

If after connecting the wire, the inscriptions on your instrument panel appear in a language other than the one you need, refer to Section Anti-theft audio system and instrument cluster language, which describes the procedure for installing the required language.

Removal

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Using snap ring pliers, loosen the antenna mounting nut.

3. Open the trunk lid/tailgate and remove the trim panel on the left side. On some models, you will need to remove the taillight cover first.

4. Disconnect the antenna and radio power connectors, loosen the mounting bolts and remove the motor and antenna assembly.

Installation

Install in reverse order.

(This article is based on data from the website: BMWMan)