Retrofit iPod wiring harness - AZ82.60-P-0001-02VA

3 Slide coupling for interface (5) of iPod wiring harness (1) from the inside out of center console (13) through drilled hole (see arrow).

Fig 3: Sliding Coupling For Interface Of iPod Wiring Harness From Inside Out Of Center Console Through Drilled Hole
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4 Close hole with grommet (6) of iPod wiring harness (1).
The iPod coupling (2) of the iPod wiring harness (1) will be connected to the iPod at a later point in time.
5 Unscrew nut (25).
6 Place center console (13) onto center tunnel.
7 Lift up front center console (26) until the coupling for interface (5) can be pushed through between the center tunnel and the front center console (26).
8 Fasten center console (13) on center tunnel.
Do not pinch and damage retrofitted iPod wiring harness (1) with the center console (13).

Fig 4: Lifting Up Front Center Console Until Coupling For Interface Can Be Pushed Through Between Center Tunnel And Front Center Console
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9 Route iPod wiring harness (1) as per the picture between the front center console (26) and the shift block (27), and secure in place using cable tie.
The interface connector (5) can be connected to the iPod interface later.

Fig 5: Routing iPod Wiring Harness Between Front Center Console And Shift Block
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