Parts and Accessories.

Installation Instructions.
Rear-View Camera Retrofit
BMW 7 Series (E 65 and E 66)

These installation instructions are only valid for cars with SA 609 (navigation system).
Retrofit kit No.: 84 21 0 302 940

Installation time
The installation time is approx 3.0 - 3.5 hours, but this may vary depending on the condition of the car
and the equipment in it.

Important information
These installation instructions are primarily designed for use within the BMW dealership organisation
and by authorised BMW service companies;
In any event the target group for these installation instructions is specialist personnel trained on BMW
cars with the appropriate specialist knowledge.
All work must be completed using the latest BMW repair manuals, circuit diagrams, servicing manuals
and work instructions in a rational order using the prescribed tools (special tools) and observing current
health and safety regulations.
Ensure that the cables/lines are not kinked or damaged as you install them in the car. The costs incurred
as a result of this will not be reimbursed by BMW AG.
Additional cables/lines that you install must be secured with cable ties.
If the specified PIN chambers are occupied, bridges, double crimps or twin-lead terminals must be used.
Before you install the retrofit system, test the control module status with the CIP (coding, customising,
programming) test program. If the test detects incorrect statuses in one or more control modules, these
must be updated first using the “Load software” function.
All the figures show LHD cars, proceed accordingly on RHD cars.
Pictograms:
denotes instructions that draw your attention to dangers.
!

denotes instructions that draw your attention to special features.

! denotes the end of the instruction or caution text.

See the EBA CD or Aftersales Portal for explanations of the pictograms.
Do not archive the hard copy of these installation instructions since daily updates are made by Aftersales
Portal.
Subject to technical modifications.

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List of special equipment
The following special equipment must be taken into consideration when installing the retrofit kit:
SA 609 Navigation system

Special tools required

None

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Contents

Section Page

1. Parts
Parts list
list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2. Prep
Prepar
arat
atio
ions.
ns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3. Conn
Connec
ecti
tion
on diagr
diagram.
am. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4. Inst
Instal
alla
lati
tion
on and
and cab
cablin
ling
g dia
diagr
gram
am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

5. To inst
instal
alll the
the rea
rear-
r-vie
view
w cam
camer
era
a . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 9

6. To inst
install
all and connec
connectt the
the contr
control
ol unit.
unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

7. To inst
install
all the
the switc
switchbo
hbox.
x. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

8. To inst
install
all and connec
connectt the
the camer
camera
a cable.
cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

9. To inst
install
all and connec
connectt the
the power
power supply
supply cable
cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

10. To inst
install
all and
and conn
connect
ect the adap
adapter
ter cable
cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

11. Conclu
Concluding
ding work
work and
and coding
coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

12. Circui
Circuitt diagra
diagram
m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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1. Parts list

B
A C

D E F G

H I K 
J L M

O P R
N Q

065 0402 Z

Legend

A Camera cable J Miniature connector (5x)

B Power supply cable K Cable tie 292 x 4.8 mm
C Adapter cable L Cable tie 200 x 3.6 mm (20x)
D Rear-view camera M Sealing strip (2x)
E Control unit N Blue 4-pin socket casing
F Switchbox O Philips screw 3.5 x 16 mm (6x) (not required)
G Protective strip P Philips screw 3.5 x 8 mm (4x) (not required)
H Fillister head self-tapping screw 3.5 x 9.5 mm Q Moun
Mounti
ting
ng plat
plate
e (no
(nott req
requi
uire
red)
d)
(2x)
I Fillister head self-tapping screw 4.2 x 13 mm R Moun
Mounti
ting
ng plat
plate
e (not
(not requ
requir
ired
ed))
(4x)

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2. Preparations

TIS No.
Conduct a brief test ---
Disconnect the negative pole of the battery 12 00 ...

The following components must be removed first of all

Trim for boot lid at bottom 51 49 005
Trim for boot lid at top 51 49 006
Centre rear lamp 63 21 186
Boot floor trim 51 47 101
Left boot – wheel arch trim 51 47 151
Right boot – wheel arch trim 51 47 161
Control unit cover right (splash guard) ---
Rear closing panel trim ---
Navigation computer 65 90 510

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3. Connection di
diagram

A A3
A2 A4
A5

A1 A6
A7
B B2
A8
B3
B4 A9
B1
B5
B6

C C2
C3
C4
C5
C1
C6
065 0386 Z

Cable colour / Abbreviation /

Item Description Signal Connection location in the car
Cross-section Slot
A Camera cable --- --- --- ---
A1 Black 12-pin socket casing --- --- To control unit E ---
A2 Cable open RFS GN To left registration plate light or reversing X709
0.75 mm2 light, PIN 1
with miniature connector on white/yellow
cable
A3 Cable open RFS GN Insulate and tie back
---
0.75 mm2
A4 Socket contact Video + Transparent To branch
bran ch B1 PIN 24
0.14 mm2
A5 Socket contact Video - SW/BR To branch
bran ch B1 PIN 11
0.35 mm2
A6 Socket contact RSF inv SW To branch
bran ch B1 PIN 23
0.25 mm2
A7 Cable open Terminal RT To branch
bran ch B2,
B2, PIN 25
30 0.75 mm2 with miniature connector on red cable
A8 Cable open Terminal BR To branch
bran ch B3,
B3, PIN 12
31 0.75 mm2 with miniature connector on brown cable
A9 Socket contact TA WS Insulate and tie back
---
0.25 mm2

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3. Conn
Connec
ecti
tion
on diag
diagrram

A A3
A2 A4
A5

A1 A6
A7
B B2
A8
B3
A9
B4
B1
B5
B6

C C2
C3
C4
C5
C1
C6
065 0386 Z

Cable colour / Abbreviation

Abbreviation /
Item Description Signal Connection location in the car
Cross-section Slot
B Power supply cable --- --- --- ---
B1 Blue 26-pin socket casing --- --- To switchbox
swi tchbox F ---
B2 Cable open Terminal RT To branch
bran ch A7,
A7,
---
30 0.75 mm 2 with miniature connector on red cable
B3 Cable open Terminal BR To branch
bran ch A8,
A8,
---
31 0.75 mm 2 with miniature connector on brown cable
B4 Socket contact Terminal RT  Terminal 30 joint connector, X1889
30 0.75 mm 2  behind module holder
B5 Eyelet M6 Terminal BR Terminal 31 joint connector, X13094
31 0.75 mm 2 below left tail light
B6 Socket contact Terminal R VI/ WS To power module A71 X1856
0.50 mm 2 PIN 18

C Adapter cable --- --- --- ---

C1 18-pin natural socket casing --- --- To switchbox
swi tchbox F ---
C2 Socket contact NAVR WS/RT To navigation unit plug A112 X1312
 0.35 mm2 PIN 3
C3 Socket contact NAVG WS/GN To navigation unit plug A112 X1312
0.35 mm 2 PIN 4
C4 Socket contact NAVB VI To navigation unit plug A112 X1312
0.35 mm 2 PIN 5
C5 Socket contact NAV_31 Shield To navigation unit plug A112 X1312
PIN 13
C6 Blue 4-pin plug casing To disconnected cables in car,
--- --- ---
with socket casing N

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4. Inst
Instal
alla
lati
tion
on and
and cab
cabli
ling
ng diag
diagrram

E65

D
C F

3 4 B
065 0369 Z

Legend

A Camera cable
B Power supply cable
C Adapter cable
D Rear-view camera
E Control unit
F Switchbox

1 Power module A71,

A71, plug X1856
2 Navigation computer A112
3 Terminal 30 joint connector X1889
4 Terminal 31 joint connector X13094

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5. To inst
instal
alll the
the rear
rear--view
view came
camerra

Mark the dimensions on the rear lamp (2) and cut

out in the marked area (1) with a saw.
1
8 mm

76 mm
38 mm

108 mm
065 0378 Z

Mark the dimensions on the rear lamp (2) and drill

dril l
1 1 out the drilling positions
positions (1) with a 3.5 mm twist
drill bit.
Countersink the drilling positions (1).
38 mm

7 mm 7 mm
065 0379 Z

Use fillister head self-tapping screws H to screw

D rear-view camera H firmly onto the rear lamp (1).

H H
065 0380 Z

Route the cable (3) of the rear-view camera

through the opening (2) in the boot lid (1).
1
Fit the rear lamp (4).
2

4
065 0381 Z

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6. To ins
insta
tall
ll and
and con
conne
nect
ct the
the con
contr
trol
ol unit
unit

Do not damage the external panel of the

1 boot lid.!
Mark the dimensions on the boot lid (2) and drill
out the drilling position
position (1) with a 6 mm twist drill
bit.
Deburr the hole and coat the bare surfaces with
preservative.

15 mm 15 mm
2
065 0382 Z

Do not cut through the cable loop (1). !

G
1
Connect the connection plug (2) of the rear-view
camera and branch A1 onto
A1 onto control unit E.
Affix protective strip G to control unit E.
E
Cut off any excess lengths.

A1
2
065 0371 Z

Use a cable tie K  to

 to secure control unit E to the
hole (1) in the boot lid (2).
X709 A2 E
Route branch A2 to
A2 to plug X709 of
X709 of the registration
plate light.
Use miniature connector J to connect branch A2
to the white/yellow cable of plug X709 (PIN
X709 (PIN 1).

K  1 2
J 065 0370 Z

Danger of kinking and chafing. Camera

!
cable A must be attached to the existing
1 wiring harness using cable ties L.!
L Route camera cable A through the hinge pillar (1)
into the boot to the fuse holder (2).
2

A
065 0385 Z

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7. To ins
insta
tall
ll the swit
switc
chbo
hbox

Affix sealing strip M to the rear of switchbox F.

F M

065 0403 Z

Depending on the equipment in the car, there are two possible ways of installing switchbox F.!

First possibility
Place switchbox F against the front base support
1 system (1) and transfer two holes.
Drill through the front base support system (1)
with a 3.5 mm twist drill bit.
F
Screw switchbox F on firmly using fillister head
self-tapping screws I.

065 0383 Z

Second possibility
I Place switchbox F against the holder (1) and
1 transfer three holes.
Drill through the holder (1) with a 3.5 mm twist
drill bit.
F
Screw switchbox F on firmly using fillister head
self-tapping screws I.

I
065 0384 Z

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8. To ins
insta
tall
ll and
and conn
connec
ectt the
the came
camerra cab
cable
le

Route camera cable A to the right side of the

boot.
A

065 0372 Z

Route camera cable A to switchbox F.

A 1 Remove the draw-in tool (1).

F
065 0400 Z

Insulate branch A3,

A3, green cable, and branch A9,
A9,
A3 A9 white cable, and tie them back.
Connect branches A4 – A6 to
A6 to branch B1,
B1, blue
plug, as follows:
- Branch A4,
A4, transparent cable, in PIN 24
- Branch A5,
A5, black/brown cable, in PIN 11
- Branch A6,
A6, black cable, in PIN 23
B1
A4-A6
065 0373 Z

Connect branches A7 and

A7 and A8 to
A8 to branch B1,
B1, blue
B2 A7-A8 plug, as follows:
- Branch A7,
A7, red cable, with miniature
connector J to branch B2,
B2, red cable (PIN 25)
- Branch A8,
A8, brown cable, with miniature
connector J to branch B3,
B3, brown cable
B34 (PIN 12)

B1
J

065 0374 Z

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9. To inst
instal
alll and
and conn
connec
ectt the
the powe
powerr supp
supply
ly cab
cable
le

Unfasten tied-back joint connector

connector terminal 30
B4 X1889 (red/white
X1889 (red/white cable).
B5
Connect branch B4,
B4, red cable, to joint connector
X13094 terminal 30 X1889.
X1889.
Screw branch B5,
B5, brown cable, onto joint
connector terminal 31 X13094.
X13094 .

X1889

065 0419 Z

Connect branch B1,

B1, blue plug, to switchbox F.

F
B1

065 0387 Z

Route branch B6,

B6, violet/white cable, to the boot
on the right.

B6

065 0367 Z

Route branch B6,

B6, violet/white cable, to the power
module (1).
1 Connect branch B6,
B6, violet/white cable, to PIN 18
of plug X1856.
X1856.
If pin chamber 18 is occupied, use
B6 miniature connector J to connect branch
X1856 B6 to
B6 to the violet/white cable of PIN 18. !

065 0376 Z

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10. To install
install and
and connec
connectt the adapter
adapter cable

Disconnect the following cables (1) from plug

X1312 of
X1312 of the navigation computer (2):
1 N
- Red
Red cabl
cable
e from
from PIN
PIN 3
- Gree
Green
n cab
cable
le from
from PIN
PIN 4
- Blue
Blue cabl
cable
e fro
from
m PIN
PIN 5
- Shiel
hield
d fro
from
m PIN
PIN 13
2
Connect the disconnected cables into socket
casing N as follows:
X1312
065 0388 Z - Red cable
able in PIN
PIN 3
- Gree
Green
n ca
cable
ble in
in PIN
PIN 1
- Blue
lue cab
cable
le in PIN
PIN 2
- Shiel
ield in PIN
PIN 4

Connect branches C2 – C5 as

C5 as follows to
C2-C5 plugX1312
plugX1312 of
 of the navigation computer (1):
- Branch C2,
C2, white/red cable, in PIN 3
- Branch C3,
C3, white/green cable, in PIN 4
- Branch C4,
C4, violet cable, in PIN 5
- Branch C5,
C5, shield, in PIN 13
1

X1312
065 0389 Z

Connect socket casing N to branch C6,

C6, blue
C6 plug.
N
Connect branch C1,
C1, natural colour plug, to
switchbox F.

C1

F
065 0390 Z

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11.
11. Conclu
Concludin
ding
g work
work and coding
coding

This retrofit system does not require coding.

- Conn
Connec
ectt the
the batt
batter
ery
y
- Cond
Conduc
uctt a brie
brieff tes
testt

Check the function of the rear-view camera as follows:

- Swit
Switch
ch on the
the ign
ignit
itio
ion
n
- Dea
Deacti
ctivat
vate
e the help
help text
texts
s in the
the Setting
Settings
s menu
menu
- Sele
Select
ct the Navi
Naviga
gatio
tion
n men
menu
u
- Select
Select full-
full-scr
screen
een displ
display
ay in the
the Naviga
Navigatio
tion
n menu
- Engage
Engage reverse;
reverse; an image
image must
must appear
appear on the
the on-board
on-board monitor
monitor
- Dise
Diseng
ngag
age
e reve
revers
rse
e gear
gear
The on-board monitor must switch over after about 5 seconds.

- Re-a
Re-ass
ssem
embl
ble
e the
the car
car

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12. Cir
Circuit
cuit diag
diagrram

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Legend

A1* Rear-view camera

A2* Control unit
A3* Switchbox

A112 Navigation computer

A71 Power module

X1* Black 4-pin socket casing

X2* Black 12-pin socket casing
X3* Blue 4-pin socket casing
X4* Miniature connector
X5* Miniature connector
X6* Socket contact
X7* Cable open
X8* Blue 26-pin socket casing
X9* 18-pin natural socket casing

X709 Blue 3-pin plug

X1312 Black 20-pin plug
X1856 Black 18-pin plug
X1889 Terminal 30 joint connector
X13094 Terminal 31 joint connector

All the designations marked with an asterisk (*) apply only to these installation instructions or this circuit diagram

Cable colours

BL Blue
BR Brown
GE Yellow
GN Green
GR Gr e y
RT Red
SW Black
VI Violet
WS White

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