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Installation Instructions January 2005

Communication, Hands-Free Version 1.0 Accessory
Development

SUBJECT
BMW Universal Hands-Free (ULF) Kit - P/N 84 11 0 390 318
MODEL
5 Series Sedan (E39): Select Vehicle Production 9/00 - 2/02*
5 Series Sport Wagon (E39/2): Select Vehicle Production 9/00 - 2/02*

* Vehicle must have optional Telephone Pre-wiring (SA640), which is 100% for US spec vehicles.

SUGGESTED INSTALLATION TIME: 1.5 HOURS

The instructions below are developed for BMW vehicles and are not be compared to any other
existing instructions for vehicles other than BMW. No methods other than those specified in this
document are to be used for installation in BMW vehicles. Left and right are determined from driver’s
seat.
Carefully read all instructions and supplements before proceeding with the installation. Reference
should be made to TIS for instructions dealing with a stock part of the vehicle but not stated in detail in
these instructions.
The instructions were complete and up to date at time of publication; however, changes to the vehicle
or installation may have occurred. Please report any problems or changes noted with the installation
to BMW Technical Hotline, along with VIN, date of manufacture and as much detail as possible.

DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME, ON TIME, EVERY TIME

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PARTS INFORMATION
Contents of Kit - P/N 84 11 0 390 318
Description Qty BMW Part Number
®
Bluetooth Antenna 1 84 50 6 928 461
Bluetooth® Antenna Cable 1 61 12 0 137 616
Cable Clip 1 64 11 1 364 073
Eject Box with Tray 1 84 21 6 933 415
ELO 18 pin Adapter 1 84 12 0 308 373
FAKRA Antenna Adapter 1 84 32 0 027 140
M5 Bolt w/Washer 4 07 11 9 902 932
M5 Clip Nut 3 61 13 1 372 033
M5 Hex Nut 3 63 21 1 371 401
M5 Plastic Cap Nut 1 51 71 1 934 930
Microphone 1 84 31 8 380 319
Owner’s Manual For Voice Input System 1 84 11 0 027 942
ULF D-Sub Adapter 1 84 12 0 308 375
ULF Owner’s Manual 1 84 11 0 302 638
ULF Passkey Reference Card 1 84 11 0 302 646
Wire Tie 2 61 13 1 367 599

Additional Parts (may be required)

ULF Control Module 1 84 21 6 934 552
Voice Input System Jumper Plug 1 84 11 0 018 038
(may already be installed on some vehicles)
ULF Bracket (vehicles without Navi) 1 84 13 6 924 546
Ulf Bracket (vehicle with Navi) 1 84 13 6 924 547
ULF Bracket Clips for Sport Wagon 1 84 11 0 308 676

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COMPONENT LOCATION:
SEDAN

SPORT WAGON

A - Eject Box E - Microphone

TM
D - Bluetooth Antenna F - ULF Control Module

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PROCEDURE
To install and connect the universal charger/hands-free electronic control unit
A. Eject box Installation:

1. Remove the oddment tray from the center

console by releasing the securing taps (1) on the
tray by pressing in on the taps (2) located on
each side of the armrest and pull the tray up.

2. To remove the armrest, first remove the oddment

tray (2) from the rear of the console using a
plastic pry tool (1) to release the taps on the tray,
then pull the tray out.

3. Slide the ventilation grill (1) down

4. Remove the two screws (2) that hold the armrest
assembly in place.

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5. Lift the armrest assembly (1) off of the center

console.

6. Insert the Eject Box (1), P/N 84 21 6 933 415,

into the armrest (2) by feeding the
wires/connectors (3) through the opening in the
armrest assembly.

7. The FAKRA antenna adapter (2)

P/N 84 32 0 027 140 is connected to the FAKRA
connector from the Eject Box (1) and then to the
antenna cable.
8. The 18-pin ELO Adapter Harness (3),
P/N 84 12 0 308 373 is connected between the
Eject Box (1) and the X4545 connector.

9. Connect the 18-pin ELO Adapter Harness (1),

P/N 84 12 0 308 373 to the X4545 connector (3).
Note: In some vehicles connector X4545 may
be located below air duct in center console.

10. Connect the antenna lead to the adapter lead

from the eject box.
11. Reinstall the center armrest assembly.

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B. Installation of Microphone:

1. Install microphone (1), P/N 84 31 8 380 319 and

connect the black 3-pin connector to the
microphone.

Note: Vehicles that previously had a phone

system installed may already have a
microphone installed.

Note: The black 3-pin connector may be

taped to the wiring harness near the interior
light assembly.

C. Installing the Bluetooth® Antenna:

1. Install the Bluetooth® Antenna underneath the
rear parcel shelf (2), access area from inside the
trunk.
2. Connect the Bluetooth® Antenna,
P/N 84 50 6 928 461 to the black FAKRA
Connector of the antenna cable.
3. Feed the end of Bluetooth® Antenna Cable (3),
P/N 61 12 0 137 616 with the white FAKRA
connector through the triangle opening (2) and
route toward the left.
4. Pull/feed cable through the opening on the left
side of the support.

5. Secure the Bluetooth® Antenna (1) by placing an

M5 Bolt w/Washer (3), P/N 07 11 9 902 932,
through the hole (2) and secure it using a M5
Hex Nut P/N 63 21 1 371 401.

Note: For M5 vehicles with optional M Audio

system, mounting hole (2) is occupied by
wiring harness clip. Remove clip and proceed
with Bluetooth antenna installation.

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6. Route the Bluetooth® Antenna Cable (1) behind

the left side trunk trim panel.
7. Secure the cable to the underside of the parcel
shelf with a cable clip (2), P/N 61 11 1 364 073.

D. ULF Control Module Installation

1. Remove/peel off the Bluetooth® Passkey sticker

(2) from the label on the ULF Control Module (1).

2. Place the Bluetooth® Passkey sticker removed

from the ULF Control Module onto the ULF
Passkey Reference Card, P/N 84 11 0 302 638.
3. Place this card inside the owner’s manual
portfolio. Show this card to the customer when
demonstrating the system and the pairing
procedure to the customer. The code on the
sticker is needed to pair phones to the ULF
Control Module.

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E39 Sedan - Produced prior to 3/02 with Navigation

1. In order to install the ULF control module the

bracket that secures/holds the Navigation
Computer will need to be replaced with
P/N 84 13 6 924 547.
2. Locate the 25-pin D-Sub plug connector, located
in the upper right corner above the wheel well
housing.

3. Install three M5 Clip Nuts (2),

P/N 61 13 1 372 033, on the ULF Control
Module-mounting bracket.

Note: Mounting bracket P/N 84 13 6 924 547

should be installed in all E39 Sedans as of
9/02 production.

4. Install the ULF Control Module (1),

P/N 84 21 6 934 552.
5. Use three M5 bolts (2), P/N 07 11 9 902 932, to
secure the ULF control module to the mounting
bracket.

6. Connect white FAKRA connector (1) coming

from the Bluetooth® Antenna, to the ULF Control
Module.
7. Connect the adapter harness,
P/N 84 12 0 308 375 to the 25-pin D-Sub (2) and
to ULF Control Module (1).
8. Ensure that Jumper plug (4) is connected to blue
26-pin connector (3). If no jumper is connected,
follow Step 11 for correct procedure.

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9. Secure the D-Sub connectors by sliding securing

clips 1 and 3 over D-Sub connectors 2 and 4.
10. Slide the plastic securing brace 5 and 6 under
clip 1 and then under 3 to keep the connectors
from separating.

11. The jumper plug (2) should be installed onto a

blue 26-pin connector (1) that is located near the
black 25-pin D-Sub connector for the ULF
module.

Note: The Jumper plug P/N 84 11 0 018 038 is

not included in the kit as this plug may
already be installed on some vehicles.

E39 Sedan - Produced prior to 3/02 without Navigation

1. In order to install the ULF Control Module

Mounting Bracket P/N 84 13 6 924 546, into the
left rear side of the cargo area, the bolts (1, 2 &
3) that hold the audio amplifier in place will need
to be removed to allow the mounting bracket to
be placed behind the amplifier bracket.

2. Install three M5 Clip Nuts (K),

P/N 61 13 1 372 033, onto the ULF Control
Module-mounting bracket (G).

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3. Use three M5 hex bolts (I), P/N 07 11 9 902 932,

to secure the ULF control module (F) to the
mounting bracket (G).

4. Place the ULF Mounting bracket (1) behind the

amplifier bracket and secure the upper portion of
the bracket using two M5 Hex nuts (2).

5. Reinstall the two bolts (2 & 3) removed

previously. Secure both brackets with the
removed M5 bolts and make sure that the
attachments from the ULF bracket are below the
amplifier bracket.
6. Reinstall the M5 hex nut (1).

7. Locate the 25-pin D-Sub plug connector, located

in the upper right corner above the wheel well
housing (1).

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8. Connect white FAKRA connector from the

Bluetooth Antenna to the ULF Control Module.
9. Connect adapter harness, P/N 84 12 0 308 375
to 25-pin D-Sub (2) and to ULF Control Module
(1).
10. Ensure that Jumper plug (4) is connected to blue
26-pin connector (3). If no jumper is connected,
follow Step 12 for correct procedure.

11. Secure the D-Sub connectors by sliding securing

clips 1 and 3 over D-Sub connectors 2 and 4.
Slide the plastic securing brace 5 and 6 under
clip 1 and then under 3 to keep the connectors
from separating.

12. The jumper plug should be installed onto a blue

26-pin connector that is located near the black
25-pin D-Sub connector for the ULF module.

Note: The Jumper plug P/N 84 11 0 018 038 is

not included in the kit as this plug may
already be installed on some vehicles.

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E39 Sport Wagon (produced prior to 3/02)

1. Remove the floor panel located directly behind

the rear seats to gain access to the Control
Module mounting bracket (1).
Note: Mounting bracket, P/N 84 13 6 924 548,
should be installed in all E39 Sedans as of
9/02 production until 8/03.
2. Remove the plastic cap nut (2) and loosen the
other two nuts.

3. Install mounting bracket (2) by placing the

bracket over the threaded stud (3) and
underneath the main bracket; be careful not to
pinch the wiring harness (1).
4. Reinstall the cap nut and tighten the remaining
two.
5. Slide the mounting plate (4) partially underneath
the main bracket and secure with two Phillips
head screws (5).

6. Secure the ULF Control Module (1) to the

mounting brackets using three M5 hex nuts (2).
7. Secure the Bluetooth® Antenna (3) in place using
a plastic cap nut.

8. Connect the ULF D-Sub adapter cable,

P/N 84 12 0 308 375 to the vehicle phone
harness D-sub adapter.

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9. Secure the D-Sub connectors by sliding securing
clips 1 and 3 over D-Sub connectors 2 and 4.
Slide the plastic securing brace 5 and 6 under
clip 1 and then under 3 to keep the connectors
from separating.

10. Connect the 54-pin connector (1) from the

adapter cable to the ULF control Module.
11. Connect the Bluetooth antenna to the ULF
module using antenna cable (2), P/N 61 12
0 137 616.

12. Check that a jumper plug (2) is installed onto the

blue 26-pin connector (1) that is located near the
black 25-pin D-Sub connector for the ULF
module.
Note: The Jumper plug P/N 84 11 0 018 038
is not included in the kit as this plug may
already be installed on some vehicles.

13. Reinstall the floor panel.

14. Reconnect the Battery

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E. Retrofit Coding

After installing the ULF Kit the vehicle should be re-coded with DISPlus/GT1 SW39 or higher using the
“Retrofit” path to ensure that the system works properly with the systems currently installed in the
vehicle. The recoding is done automatically when using the following “retrofit” procedure:
• Connect DIS or GT1 to vehicle (with SW39 or higher installed).
• Turn on ignition.
• Select “Coding ZCS”.
• Series: “E39 Series”.
• Path: “Retrofit”.
• System: “ULF Universal charging and Handsfree facility”.
• Follow on screen requests to activate the coding procedure.

Upon completion of retrofit, confirm successful addition of ULF (SA644) and

Voice Recognition (SA620) to vehicle order.
Clear fault memory if not already completed during retrofit coding.

F. Control Module Diagnostic information

The ULF Module can be diagnosed with DIS, using Manual determination and selecting a newer
model/production period (Ex. 3/02 production or newer).
G. Function test
Upon completion of the installation, verify that the BMW Universal Hand-Free Kit w/Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology is working correctly by going through the following action steps. After
completing each step ensure that the desired result is obtained:

Action Response

Pair phone to vehicle. (Refer “Pairing Phone and or Radio/MID/Board Computer

Procedure” information) should display statement indicating Pairing
succeeded

Turn on radio and initiate a call using Radio should mute and an audible beep is
voice recognition commands by heard through vehicle speakers.
depressing/holding the Voice recognition
button on steering wheel until an audible
beep is heard

Say “Dial number” System states “Please speak the number”

Say phone number to be dialed System states “1234567890”

ex”1234567890”

If number is correct say “Dial” Call is placed and number being dialed is
displayed on phone as well as on
Radio/MID/Board Computer.

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H. Troubleshooting:
Situation Correction
No audio output through vehicle speakers Check SES module jumper plug
Radio does not mute after placing a call Check connections at rear of radio for Tel On and
Tel Mute signal. Verify that connectors and pins
are properly seated.
Audio quality in vehicle may not sound very good NOTE: Audio quality in vehicle or at person being
contacted, is dependent on the quality and signal
strength of the wireless service provider in the
area traveled.
Customer complains that the person being Intermittently a “Buzzing” noise is noticeable to
contacted hears a “Buzzing” noise, at times the person being called from the vehicle. The
during their conversation or on voice mail “Buzzing” noise is a result of the GSM signal
message that he/she has left. being feedback through the microphone, this
usually occurs if the GSM phone is located too
close to the microphone. The customer should
change the location of where the phone is
placed/stored.
Driver is told that the person being contacted Audio volume in vehicle during a call may be a bit
complains that there is an echo/reverberation in to loud, causing the other person to hear his/her
the audio; person can hear his/her voice back voice coming back through the phone.
through the phone.
A second call is received while in a call, and call Use handset to expect second call and place
cannot be accepted using MFL controls. previous called on hold. Call waiting is functional
only via the handset.
The radio audio does not come back immediately It takes approximately 15 seconds for the ULF
if the “other” person hangs up first. system to recognize that the call was terminated
from outside the vehicle.
If the call is terminated from outside the vehicle
first, the driver can depress the button on the
steering wheel to terminate the call from the
vehicle and un-mute the radio quicker.
Customer is not able to pair phone to system, not - The “Bluetooth® Passkey” is identified on the
able to locate ULF passkey/password reference label of the ULF Control Module located in the
card. rear of the vehicle.
- The “Bluetooth® Passkey” for the installed
control module can be obtained by connecting
the DISPlus or GT1and accessing the
diagnostics for the ULF system:
- select “Diagnostic requests”
- select “Bluetooth code”
Intermittently a popping noise is audible through Vehicle and /or ULF Control Module are not
the vehicles speaker and there is no BluetoothTM correctly coded.
wireless communication established between the
Recode module and vehicle (refer to Coding ULF
ULF module and the phone.
Control Module to Vehicle)
Not able activate the Pairing Procedure Connect the DISPlus or GT1 and access the
diagnostics for the ULF Control Module:
- select “Component Activation”
- select “Start Bluetooth Recognition Mode”

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I. Pairing Procedure:
The pairing procedure that must be initiated through the phone will differ corresponding to the different
menu configurations of the various Bluetooth® mobile phones on the market. The user’s manual of the
phone should always be referenced for specific steps on how to activate the Bluetooth® feature and to
pair/link devices.
The following steps are generalized steps that should help in activating the Bluetooth® function of most
phones:
IN VEHICLE:
1. Depress the pairing button for at least 1
second prior to switching on the ignition and
continue to hold the button down for
approximately 2-3 seconds after the ignition is
turned on.
2. Release the button.

3. Shortly after releasing the button the Radio or Board Monitor display should look like one of the
following:

a. Board Monitor Display: b. MID Display:

• “Bluetooth Pairing” displayed. • “BT Pairing” display which indicates
that the ULF is searching for available
• Green, Yellow and Red LEDs on the
BluetoothTM devices.
right side of the unit are flashing which
indicates that the ULF is searching for • Green, Yellow and Red LEDs on the
available BluetoothTM devices right side of the unit are flashing which
indicates that the ULF is searching for
available BluetoothTM devices
4. Activate the search function of the phone as indicated below.
ON PHONE:
1. Locate the connection/settings menu and select Bluetooth®.
2. Select the response that will activate the Bluetooth® feature of the phone.
3. Next select a menu option that will allow you to “Discover” or “Search” for active Bluetooth®
devices.

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4. If the phone identifies/finds a device select it and follow the indicated steps to complete the pairing
process.
5. Once the phone is successfully paired to the device cycle the ignition switch off and back on and
the devices should wirelessly connect within 30 seconds. When the connection is established the
phone will display a connection symbol.
The following steps are an example of the pairing procedure that must be initiated to pair the Sony
Ericsson T68i phone to the ULF Control Module.
1. Press the menu button.
2. Select “Connect”.
3. Select option 3: “Bluetooth”.
4. Select option 4: “Options”.
5. Select option 1: “Operation mode” and set to “On” or “Automatic”.
6. Go back one step by pressing the red phone button.
7. Select option 3: “Discover”.
Mobile Phone display shows “Searching”
8. Select “BMW ……” in upcoming list.
9. Select option 1: “Add to paired”
10. Enter password (= ULF passkey) located on ULF Control Module in the rear of the vehicle or on
the Passkey Reference Card.
Mobile Phone display shows ‘BMW …… Pairing’
Mobile Phone display shows ‘Pairing Successful’
Board Monitor display shows ‘Pairing succeeded’ for 3 seconds
11. Enter device name.
12. Mobile Phone display shows “Added to paired devices”.
13. Quit menu by pressing the red phone/NO button for several seconds.
14. Once the phone is successfully paired to the
device cycle the ignition switch off and back
on.
15. The devices should wirelessly connect within
30 seconds. The connection is established
when the phone displays the symbols
indicated, on the right side of the screen.

Note: Shortly after turning on the ignition and the Bluetooth® connection is identified, the phone
may display a message asking if the connection should be established/accepted. The connection
authorization request will always occur unless the setting on the phone is modified to allow
automatic connection every time, please refer to the user’s manual of the phone to determine how
to change this setting.

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ULF Wiring Schematic

30
E39 with Boardmonitor
F57 K3
10A Unloader relay
terminal R Light
from terminal 30 Switch
F57 input
X10018 X57 Bluetooth
Antenna
5 3
X4545
X9988

Eject Box

2 1 13
X4545

Cradle Key +

Cradle On
X01041

17 35 32 11 X01185 X9987
+5V

ULF
Control
Module

36 21 19 1 37 38 33 51 15 X01185

10 11 26 25 23
X10390

I/K Bus
Microphone Shield

Microphone +

Telephone On
Microphone -

Telephone Mute

SES
Jumper
Tel +

Tel -

Plug to other modules

from K3
from terminal 30
unloader relay
F56
8 9 13 12 18 X10390
Ground Distribution

2 3 1
X2759
6 12 X13649 11 10 15 16 X13646

2 3 1 X18507 Radio
Control
Light
Module from terminal 30 Switch
F56 input

12 X13646 2 1 8 7 X13649 9 X13646

TAPER +
TAPEL +

TAPER -
TAPEL -

I/K Bus
to other modules

output
Microphone to
4 3 9 10 6 7 1 X18801
X01041
speaker
X13016

Boardmonitor

2 X18801
Speaker
Schematic information
X13016 obtained / developed using
schematics from DIS v 32.0

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ULF Wiring Schematic

30
E39 with Multi Information Display
F57 K3
10A Unloader relay
terminal R Light
from terminal 30 Switch
F57 input
X10018 X57 Bluetooth
Antenna
5 3
X4545
X9988

Eject Box

2 1 13
X4545

Cradle Key +

Cradle On
X01041

17 35 32 11 X01185 X9987
+5V

ULF
Control
Module

36 21 19 1 37 38 33 51 15 X01185

10 11 26 25 23
X10390

I/K Bus
Microphone Shield

Microphone +

Telephone On
Microphone -

Telephone Mute

SES
Jumper
Tel +

Tel -

Plug to other modules

from K3
from terminal 30
unloader relay
F56
8 9 13 12 18 X10390
Ground Distribution

2 3 1
X2759
6 12 X13649 11 10 15 16 X13646

2 3 1 X18507 Radio
Control
Light
Module from terminal 30 from terminal R Switch
F25 F44 input

12 X13646 9 X13646
I/K Bus

to other modules

output
Microphone to
4 2 8 3 X10119
X01041
speaker
X13016

Multi Information Display

1 X10119
Speaker
Schematic information
X596 obtained / developed using
schematics from DIS v 32.0

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ULF Wiring Schematic

30
E39 9/00 - 2/02
F57 K3
10A Unloader Relay Light
from terminal 30 Switch
Terminal R F57 input

X10018 2 X57 Bluetooth

10 15
X4545
Antenna

5 3
X4545a X9988

Eject Box

Cradle Cradle
Key + On
2 1 13
X4545a

17 1 13
X4545
16 4 5
X18500 11 8
X18500
X01041
17 35 32 11 X01185 X9987
+5V

ULF
Control
Module

36 39 21 19 1 37 38 33 34 51 15 X01185
3 17 20 14 15 19 25 21 10 22 X18500

I/K Bus
10 11 26 25 23
X10390
Microphone Shield

Telephone Mute
Microphone +
Microphone -

Telephone

SES
Tel +

Tel -

On

Jumper to other modules

Plug

8 9 13 12 18 X10390
Ground Distribution
Ground Distribution

2 3 1
X2759
6 12 X13649 11 10 X13646
Radio
2 3 1 X18507
Control
Module/
Amplifier

output
Microphone to
X01041
speaker

Speaker
Schematic information
obtained / developed using
schematics from DIS v 37.0

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