RE: Trunk mounted CD player for E46

[Dave Heckendorf <dave_heckendorf@xxxxxxxx>]

Jim,

Check out the instructions I put together on this installation at the
following:

http://www.eskimo.com/~dalus/bmw/e46/stereo/e46_cd_changer_installation.html

Regards,

Dave

> Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1998 22:33:42 -0500
> From: "Jim C." <jimbo@domain.elided>
> Subject: Trunk mounted CD player for E46
>
> I just bought a '99 328i.  It has the "premium" HK stereo system.  I
> ordered the Alpine CD changer for the trunk through a mail-order
> dealer.  I'm going to install it myself.  I am fairly handy with cars
> but this is my first Bimmer.  Can anyone give me info on the install?  I
> ordered the bracket and rear inside trunk quarter panel grey carpet that
> is made so that you can mount the changer on this side.  I believe all I
> need do is remove the existing gray carpeted panel (how are the round
> black plastic fasteners removed in a BMW?) install the bracket.  Install
> the changer in  the bracket.  Connect the cable and away I go?  Does
> this sound correct.  Perhaps the install is the same as on the E36?
>
> Any help is appreciated.
>
> Jim C. ('99 BMW 328i)

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