Z3 Roadster
1.
Carefully remove the passenger glove box assembly by removing the
screws shown in figure 7.
2.
Locate and remove the passenger's lower side trim panel by removing
the 3 plastic retainers (turn 90 degrees).
3.
Remove the glove box assembly by lifting up the left side in order to clear
the securing tabs.
3.
Remove the passengers knee bolster by unscrewing the three 10mm hex
head bolts.
(Figure 5)
Knee
Bolster
Fig 5
4.
Remove the lower trim panel.
(Figure 3)
5.
Plug in the BMWSTX connector to your BMW's 12 pin alarm port.
(Figure 6)
6.
Using the wire tap connect the single RED wire from BMWSTX's alarm
harness to the single black female pin wire.
(Figure 6)
(Note: On early production vehicles this wire was installed. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A SINGLE BLACK FEMALE PIN LEAVE RED WIRE DISCONNECTED)
7.
Mount the unit securely to the vehicle. In some cases you will need to
remove part of the lower trim panels insulation.
(Figure 3)
Go to " LED & Sensor Installation" Pg 4.
Fig 7
4.
Plug in the BMWSTX's connector to your BMW's 12 pin alarm port.
(Figure 8)
5.
Using the wire tap connect the single RED wire from BMWSTX's alarm
harness to the single black female pin wire.
( Figure 8 )
(Note: On early production vehicles this wire was installed. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A SINGLE BLACK FEMALE PIN LEAVE RED WIRE DISCONNECTED)
6.
Mount the unit securely to the vehicle.
Go to " LED & Sensor Installation" Pg. 4
3
12 Pin
Alarm
Port
BMWSTX Connector
Fig 6
Wire Tap
Black Female
Pin
Red Wire
BMWSTX Connector
& 12 Pin Alarm Port
Single Black Pin
Female Pin
BMWARP
Receiver
Red Wire
Fig 8
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
automotive security systems
(E-36) 3 Series ( Except 318ti & Z3)