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Original BMW Accessories.Installation Instructions.M Performance Power and Sound Kit Retrofit Kit.BMW 3 Series (F30, F31, F34) BMW 4 Series (F32, F33, F36)

Retrofit kit number11 12 2 444 531 M Performance Power and Sound Kit11 12 2 447 241 M Performance Power and Sound Kit

Installation timeThe installation time is approx. 1.0 hour. This may vary depending on the condition of the car and its equip-ment package.The installation time shown does not include any time spent on programming/coding.The calculation of the total costs for the programming time must be factored into the calculation of retrofittingcosts (no invoicing via warranty).

Important informationThese installation instructions are primarily designed for use within the BMW dealership organisation and by au-thorised BMW service companies.These installation instructions are intended for use by qualified specialist staff trained on BMW vehicles with therelevant expert knowledge.All work must be completed using the latest BMW repair manuals, wiring diagrams, servicing manuals and workinstructions, in a rational order, using the prescribed tools (special tools) and observing current health and safetyregulations.

If you experience installation or function problems, restrict troubleshooting to approx. 0.5 hours formechanical work and 1.0 hour for electrical work.To avoid unnecessary extra work and/or costs, send an inquiry straight away to the technical parts support teamvia the Aftersales Assistance Portal (ASAP).Quote the following information:– Chassis number,– Retrofit kit part number,– A detailed description of the problem,– and any work already carried out.Do not archive the hard copy of these installation instructions since daily updates are provided via ASAP.

Installation informationEnsure that the cables and/or lines are not kinked or damaged as you install them in the car. Costs arising fromthis will not be reimbursed by BMW AG.Additional cables/lines that you install must be secured with cable ties.All pictures show LHD cars; proceed accordingly on RHD cars.After the installation work, the retrofit must be programmed / coded via the – Conversions – path.Only affix sticker set K with the consent of the customer; installation instructions are enclosed.

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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 other text.

Activation codeThe activation code must be requested using the document enclosed with the Power and Sound Kit in the enve-lope marked J via the Aftersales Assistance Portal (ASAP) in the "Service/Technology" section under "SweepingTechnologies", menu item "Request Tuning Kit FSC".

Workshop certificatePrint out the “Workshop certificate” section at the end of the installation instructions, fill it in and give it to thecustomer.

Parts reports (for German-speaking countries only)Print out the “Parts report” section at the end of the installation instructions and give it to the customer.

Special tools requiredNone

Table of contents

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Section Page1. Power and Sound Kit parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2. Preparatory work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3. Installing the wiring harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4. Installing the tailgate silencer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

5. Installing the Power Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

6. Requesting the activation code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

7. Concluding work and coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

8. Workshop certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

1. Power and Sound Kit parts list

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LegendA Tailgate silencerB Tailgate silencer preliminary pipeC Clamping sleeveD ClampE Tailgate silencer wiring harnessF Cable clip (4 x)G Retaining clipH StickerI Bonnet badgeJ EnvelopeK Sticker setL Luggage compartment floor heat guard

2. Preparatory work

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ISTA No.

Disconnect the negative battery pole 12 00 ...

The following components must be removed first of allExhaust system 18 00 020

3. Installing the wiring harness

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Undo the screw connector for the rear left under-shield (1) as described in ISTA.Drill a hole (2) in the rear left undershield (1) at themarked location with Ø = 6 mm.

Ensure that tailgate silencer wiring harness E isnot crushed. 

Connect the plug of the exhaust valve adjuster (1) onthe standard wiring harness to the socket of tailgatesilencer wiring harness E. Secure the socket usingretaining clip G in drill hole (2) on the inside of therear left undershield. Route tailgate silencer wiringharness E to the outside at a suitable point.Tighten the screw connector for the rear left under-shield as described in ISTA.

Unscrew the four screws (1) from the rear silencerheat insulation (2) and keep them as they will beused again later.

Connect cable clip F to the edges of rear silencerheat insulation (1).

3. Installing the wiring harness

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Bend the rear silencer heat insulation (1) slightlyso that tailgate silencer wiring harness E can berouted underneath it. 

Route tailgate silencer wiring harness E from left toright, clamping it into cable clip F.

On the left-hand side above the rear silencer heat in-sulation (1), insert luggage compartment floor heatguard L and screw the existing screws (2) back in onboth sides.

Press rear silencer heat insulation (1) and lug-gage compartment floor heat guard L into thecontours of the underbody. 

4. Installing the tailgate silencer system

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For cars with SA 3AC trailer tow hitchCut out the rear silencer heat guard (1) using a suit-able tool in the marked area (2).

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Fit tailgate silencer preliminary pipe B as perISTA No. 18 12 046.

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Fit tailgate silencer A as per ISTA No. 18 12 031.Connect tailgate silencer wiring harness E with thetwo valve adjusters on the rear silencer.

Bend the heat guard (1) at the edge (2).

5. Installing the Power Kit

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The bonding surfaces must be completely dry,clean and free from wax or grease. 

Enter the dealer name, date and type approval num-ber in Power Kit sticker H.For this Power Kit, the type approval number is"P265".Affix sticker H on the right lower inside of the bonnet.

The bonding surfaces must be completely dry,clean and free from wax or grease. 

Position bonnet badge I in the centre of the bonnet(1).

6. Requesting the activation code

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Note that entries are case sensitive! 

Remove the activation code document from enve-lope J and log into the ASAP portal. On the "Ser-vice/Technology" page, open the "Sweeping Tech-nologies" menu and menu item "Request Tuning KitFSC". In the field marked "Chassis number" (1), en-ter the last 7 digits of the chassis number. In the fieldmarked "SN" (2), enter the serial number. In the fieldmarked "Key" (3), enter the alphanumeric combina-tion from the tuning kit activation code documentfound in envelope J. Then click the "Download" but-ton (4).

! If you enter the data incorrectly 10 times, thecertificate will be blocked. 

Prior to downloading the activation code, you mustcheck the chassis number and cancel the request ifthere are any mistakes. Save the activation code toa suitable storage medium and keep it ready for theprogramming process.Once the activation code has been generated, youare automatically forwarded to the "Download Activa-tion Codes" area (1).

7. Concluding work and coding

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The exhaust pipe finisher (1) must be alignedcentred and parallel and must not extend be-yond the bodywork parts situated above it. 

Align the exhaust pipe finisher (1) flush with thebodywork parts situated above it and tighten to 3 Nm.

During installation and also during vehicle oper-ation (thermal expansion of the exhaust system),care must be taken to ensure that the tailpipefinisher (1) does not extend beyond the rearapron (2). Danger of burning! 

Coding

The retrofit must be carried out with ISSS (using the latest software version!). 

– Connect the car with the ISSS using ICOM. Vehicle identification begins automatically.– Confirm the control unit replacement with "No".– After identification, switch to the "Vehicle" menu and then select the tab "Conversions".– Select the conversion performed and click "Determine action plan" below.– Select "Accept action plan".– Then follow the instructions.– After programming, carry out a vehicle test and observe the instructions in the follow-on work list.

If the action "Enable DME/DDE" action should appear in the concluding report, you must change the termi-nals. After changing the terminals, continue with the standard diagnostic process (continue with the car test)and delete any error memory entries. You must ensure that no error memory entries are still present. 

– Re-assemble the car appropriately

8. Workshop certificate

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Workshop certificateM Performance Power and Sound Kit

This is to confirm that the M Performance Power and Sound Kithas been completely installed on the car identified below.No additional components have been converted or retrofitted.Part number11 12 2 444 531 M Performance Power and Sound Kit11 12 2 447 241 M Performance Power and Sound Kit

The corresponding programming/coding has been carried out.In combination with the M Performance Power and Sound Kit, the use ofRON 98 fuel (AKI 93) is recommended.

Car model: BMW 340i/340i xDrive (F30, F31, F34)BMW 440i/440i xDrive (F32, F33, F36)

VIN: _________________________________________________________

Name and address of the vehicle keeper: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________Place, date

____________________________________________Signature of person responsible

Dealership (company name / stamp)