Retrofit hands-free system wiring harness - AZ82.70-P-0005-02TA

Prepare wiring harness as shown in figure.

Fig 1: Identifying Hands-Free System Wiring Harness
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Route wiring harness in the vehicle as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Routing Hands-Free System Wiring Harness
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Prepare voltage supply wiring harness (20) as shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Identifying Voltage Supply Wiring Harness
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Open rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/2) and uncover plug positions 20 and 27.
Insert relay from parts kit at plug position C.
Provide fuse system (5 and 14) with 7.5 A fuse.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear SAM Control Unit With Fuse And Relay Module (N10/2)
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Connect voltage supply wiring harness (20) with the white voltage supply connector (23) to CAN wiring harness (4).
Insulate the second white connector (24) and strap down (not required).
Connect black voltage supply connector (27) to plug position 27 of rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/2).
Insert flat plug bushing (26) at plug position 20 of rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/2) into chamber 1.

Fig 5: Connecting Voltage Supply Wiring Harness With White Voltage Supply Connector To CAN Wiring Harness
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Route CAN wiring harness (4) along existing lines on the left of the side wall. Connect ground (left wheelhouse in trunk) (W6).

Fig 6: Routing CAN Wiring Harness Along Existing Lines On Left Of Side Wall
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Route branch-off line from CAN wiring harness (4) via the control unit plate along existing lines to the right and secure using tie straps.

Fig 7: Routing Branch-Off Line From CAN Wiring Harness
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Route CAN wiring harness (4) in the area of the right rear seat in the frame floor system and from there route to the right A-pillar.

Fig 8: Routing CAN Wiring Harness In Area Of Right Rear Seat In Frame Floor System
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Route branch-off line from the wiring harness (4) to the hands-free system interface box (3) and, for the hands-free system speaker connector (SP), on to the right knee bolster.

Fig 9: Routing Branch-Off Line From Wiring Harness To Hands-Free System Interface Box
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Route branch-off line to the microphone (MIC) along the right A-pillar to the headliner and behind the roof lining to the left-hand side of the overhead control panel.
Connect supplied hands-free system microphone (6) and adhere to the left-hand side of the overhead control panel pointing toward the driver.
When routing the lines ensure at the top of the A-pillar that the cable is routed in front of the headbag tensioning strap (toward the windshield). Fasten lines with self-adhesive felt.

Fig 10: Routing Branch-Off Line To Microphone (MIC) Along Right A-Pillar To Headliner
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Route radio mute extension line (9) along the left side wall toward the left frame floor system.

Fig 11: Routing Radio Mute Extension Line Along Left Side Wall Toward Left Frame Floor System
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Uncover violet radio mute connector (41) in the area of the left door sill molding in the frame floor system and connect the radio mute extension line (9).

Fig 12: Locating Violet Radio Mute Connector And Radio Mute Extension Line
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Unplug green (gn), 2-pin MQS plug (arrow) at the rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/2) from plug position 11, open connector and remove lines (green casing is no longer required).
Briefly provide vehicle with power and switch on ignition. Check whether the radio volume can still be adjusted using the multifunction steering wheel. If this is not the case, then the correct CAN plug has been removed. If not, then plug positions 8 through 10 must be individually checked.

Fig 13: Unplugging Green, 2-Pin MQS Plug At Rear SAM Control Unit With Fuse And Relay Module From Plug Position 11
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Insert the removed brown line (br) into the supplied blue connector housing in chamber 2. Insert the brown/red line (br/rt) into chamber 1. Close the blue connector housing (10) and connect to the blue plug housing of the CAN wiring harness (4).

Fig 14: Inserting Removed Brown Line Into Supplied Blue Connector Housing In Chamber 2
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Connect green connector (gn) from the CAN wiring harness (4) at plug position 11 to rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/2).

Fig 15: Connecting Green Connector From CAN Wiring Harness At Plug Position 11 To Rear SAM Control Unit With Fuse And Relay Module
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