Satellite radio: Preparations

Move the left-hand front seat to its rear position.

Fig 1: Disconnect Battery Negative Lead

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Turn the ignition switch to position 0.

On cars with manual gearbox: Remove the ignition key.
Disconnect the battery negative lead.
NOTE:
Wait at least five minutes before disassembling the connectors or removing other electrical equipment.

Fig 2: Detaching Gear Lever Cover Panel With Boot

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Applies to cars without RTI, CD changer, Digital Jukebox or SAT preparation.

Detach the gear selector lever's cover panel with gaiter by carefully prizing it away with a plastic weatherstrip tool until the two clips release.
Pull the panel up until the four clips at the sides have released.

Fig 3: Engaging Handbrake And Moving Gear Selector Lever Towards Rear To Remove Screws

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Engage the handbrake and move the gear selector lever towards the rear.
Rotate the panel to the left for better access.
Remove the two screws holding the bracket with the radio and dashboard environment panel in the center console.

Fig 4: Removing Bracket With Dashboard Environment Panel And Radio From Center Console

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Remove the console with dashboard environment panel and radio from the center console by pulling the lower edge out and downwards until it releases from the mounting at the upper edge. Then fold it backwards.
NOTE:
Do not damage the removed components or the surrounding panels.

If necessary, the panel around the gear lever selector can be removed for additional space. The panel is secured with four catches on the underside along the boot.
Unplug the connectors from the radio and dashboard environment panel, and if applicable, from the phone keypad.
Place the unit to one side.

Fig 5: Removing Left-Hand Side Panel Of Center Console And Sill Trim Panel

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Remove:

the left-hand side panel (1) of the center console by turning the screw clip and pulling the panel outwards/backwards.
the sill trim panel (2) at the left-hand front door.

Fig 6: Push Floor Carpet To One Side So That Air Ducts Are Accessible

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Fold aside the carpet to provide access to the air ducts (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Seat Cushion

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Remove the seat cushion (1) by pulling up its front edge, pulling it forwards and then lifting it out.

Fig 8: Remove Sill Molding For Left-Hand Rear Door

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Remove the sill trim panel at the left rear door.

Fig 9: Folding Left Hand Rear Backrest Forward And Removing Seat Belt From Guide

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Fold the left-hand rear backrest forward.
Take the seat belt out from the guide (1).

Fig 10: Clip At Side Of Left-Hand Side Cushion

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Remove the clip (1) at the side of the left-hand side bolster.
Pull the top edge of the left-hand front cargo compartment panel out to access the upper catch for the side bolster.

Fig 11: Pressing In Catches At Top Edge Of Reverse Of Side Cushion

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Remove the left-hand side bolster. First press in the catch (1) at the top of the reverse of the side bolster, and pull it out slightly.
Grasp the bolster using both hands. Twist counter-clockwise until the catch on the inside releases.
Remove the side bolster. First pull out the top of the side bolster. Then pull upwards.

Fig 12: Cargo Compartment Carpet At Rear Edge And Two Handles

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Preparations, cargo compartment, applies to all models

Remove the cargo compartment carpet at the rear edge. First turn the two knobs (1) 90°.

Fig 13: Fold Front Half Back Over Rear Half Of Cargo Compartment Carpet

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Pull up the front of the cargo compartment carpet. Fold the front half back over the rear half of the cargo compartment carpet.

Fig 14: Carpet At Tailgate Opening

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Slide the entire cargo compartment carpet forward slightly. Twist slightly to remove the carpet through the tailgate opening.
Remove the carpet from the luggage compartment.

Fig 15: Clips In Lower Edge Of Folding Panel

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Press the centers of the clips at the lower edge of the foldable side panel on the left-hand side until a click is heard.
Remove the two clips.
Remove the plastic nut along the front/lower edge of the side panel.

Fig 16: Folding Side Panel Inwards And Remove It

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Turn the knob (1) on the left-hand side through 90°.
Fold the side panel inwards. Lift the panel out and put it to one side. There is a new panel in the kit.

Fig 17: Washing Area On Roof Around Where Antenna And Antenna Cable Shall Be Located Using A Mixture Of Washer Fluid And Water.

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Wash the area on the roof and by the boot lid where the antenna and antenna cable shall be located with a mixture of washer fluid and water.
NOTE:
Thoroughly remove all dirt and grease.
Wipe dry.

Fig 18: Identifying Antenna Mounting Position

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Take the antenna from the kit
Place the antenna to the back of the cleaned roof without removing the protective backing tape.
The antenna must be located so that the end of the cable's rubber coated section exactly reaches the end of the roof.
Measure 522 mm (20 35/64") from both sides of the roof to the antenna.

Fig 19: Marking Correct Antenna Position With Tape

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Hold the antenna to the roof and mark out around it with tape so that the correct position for it is marked.

Fig 20: Removing Protective Backing Tape From Underneath Antenna

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Enlist help from a colleague to sit inside the car and press against the headlining under the location for the antenna.
Remove the protective backing tape from underneath the antenna and locate it within the tape markings.
HINT: The antenna can be moved carefully if it is not pressed down straight away. The tape must not make contact with the roof as the antenna has a rubber edge around the underside.
Hold against the roof from the inside while the antenna is pressed in straight down with a force of 2-3 kg (4-6 lbf.) for several seconds.

Fig 21: Left-Hand Rear Window Molding

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Antenna cable routing. Preparations

Remove the left-hand rear window molding by pulling it straight down so that it detaches from the roof molding.
Following which, carefully pull it from the clips. Try out different angles and pushing the molding up or down.
NOTE:
If the clips are in the correct position then not too much force will be required to detach them.
Remove the clips from the molding and from the D-post. They shall be replaced with new ones.

Fig 22: Plastic Molding Fitted Around Upper Edge Of Rear Window

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Remove the plastic molding which is fitted around the upper edge of the rear window by pushing it straight back from the edge of the window. Pull away the molding completely or so that it at least half is detached from the window.
Secure the antenna cables inside the plastic molding using butyl tape. Secure the cables at regular intervals so that the antenna cables cannot edge forwards when the car is washed.
Press back the molding with the cables remaining inside the plastic molding's cavity.

Fig 23: Routing Antenna Cables On Down Along Edge Of Rear Window

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Route the antenna cables on down along the edge of the rear window and secure them with butyl tape under the protruding edge of the window.
Continue down to the hinge of the boot lid.

Fig 24: Identifying Plastic Clamp And Rubber Grommet

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Pull the cable out at the rubber grommet (1)
Cut the plastic clamp (2) and remove it from the rubber grommet.

Fig 25: Widening Rubber Grommet Using Screwdriver Or Expanding Pliers And Pressing Through Connectors Of Antenna Cables

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Widen the rubber grommet using a screwdriver or expanding pliers and press through the antenna cables' connectors, one at a time.

Fig 26: Identifying Antenna Cables And Rubber Grommet

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Pull the antenna cables in through the hole and into the cargo compartment.
Reinstall the rubber grommet.
Following which, tension the cables.
Secure the cables as shown in the illustration using cloth tape from the kit.
HINT: Securing the cables beside each other is facilitated with a little butyl tape and then by taping over them.

Fig 27: Securing Antenna Cables

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Secure the antenna cables by the thick cable as shown in the illustration.

Fig 28: Identifying DVD Drive, Console, And Screws

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Applies to cars with bracket fitted.

Remove the DVD drive with bracket from the body by detaching the three screws.
Carefully pull the unit out slightly and position it in front of the battery.

Applies to cars with CD changer behind left-hand side panel.

Detach the CD changer's screws.

Detach the DIN cable and other connectors from the CD changer.

Detach the bracket from the CD changer. Put the bracket to one side. It shall not be re-used.
NOTE:
Follow the installation instructions enclosed with the bracket which facilitate the installation of the CD changer under the parcel shelf.

Fig 29: Identifying TV Tuner, Bracket, And Screws

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Applies to all models

NOTE:

The illustration shows the bracket with RTI and Sirius control module.

NOTE:

Only 8 mm (5/16") long screws may be used. If longer screws are used then the unit may be damaged.

Install the Sirius unit in the bracket and secure it with three screws from the kit.

Fig 30: Identifying Sirius Control Module Installed

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Reinstall the bracket with the Sirius control module in the car and screw in its screws.
Torque tighten to 10 Nm (7.5 lbf.ft.) .

Fig 31: Antenna Cables And Power Supply

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Take the cable (1) for power supply from the kit.
Plug in the connector to the corresponding one on the Sirius unit.
Connect the antenna cables (2) to the corresponding color coded sockets on the Sirius unit.

Fig 32: DIN Cable

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Installation of the DIN cable. Applies to cars with RTI.

Take the DIN cable (1) from the kit.
Plug in the end with round pins in the connector to the corresponding socket on the Sirius unit.
Connect the other end of the DIN cable to the corresponding socket in the DVD drive.

Fig 33: Identifying Sirius Control Module And Cable

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Installation of the DIN cable. Applies to cars without RTI.

Take the pre-routed SAT preparation connection which is taped in the vicinity of the left-hand rear lamp.
Connect the SAT preparation cable DIN connector to the corresponding socket (1) in the Sirius control module.

Installation of the DIN cable between CD changer and Sirius control module. Applies to cars with CD changer under the parcel shelf.

Detach the DIN cable from the CD changer.
Route the DIN cable down to the Sirius control module.
Connect the DIN cable to the corresponding socket in the Sirius control module.
Connect one end of the short DIN cable to the available DIN socket in the Sirius control module and the other end to the CD changer.
NOTE:
Route the cable so that there is no risk of chafing or damage.

Fig 34: Press In Catches On Rear Brown Connector, Turn Up Lock Arm, And Pull Out Connector

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Connecting the power supply. Applies to all models

Press in the catch on the rear brown connector in the cargo compartment fuse holder. Turn up the lock arm as far as possible and pull out the connector.

Fig 35: Pull Apart Sides Of Holder For Connector And Pull Out Connector

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Carefully pry apart the sides of the connector holder in the ends so that the connector can pass by the retaining hooks.
Pull the connector out from the holder.

Fig 36: Connecting Blue/Red Cable To Position 27 In Connector And Reinstalling Connector In Holder

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Take the cable harness from the kit.
Connect the blue/red (R/BL) cable with pin to position 27 in the connector.
Reinstall the connector in the holder and reinstall the whole unit in the fuse holder.

Fig 37: Fitting 5A Fuse In Position 17

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Fit a 5A fuse in position 17

Fig 38: Connecting Routed Ground Lead To Grounding Point Behind Battery

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Connect the routed ground lead to the grounding point (1) behind the battery and tighten the grounding screw securely.

Fig 39: Installing Clips On D-Post

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Installing the clips on the D-post

Take new clips from the kit.
Install the clips in the designated locations on the D-post as shown in the illustration.
Adjust the clips vertically by using the diagonal groove in the clips.
Install the clips centrally located.

Fig 40: Installing Trim Molding

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Installing the trim molding.

Insert the D-post molding in the roof molding.
Align the molding in the clips.
Press the molding into place in the clips. Use the palm of your hand to press the molding into place. Press on the clip locations not between them.

Fig 41: Adjusting Trim Molding

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Adjusting the trim molding vertically.

Adjust the trim molding so that it fits firmly against the body.
The trim molding can be adjusted vertically by pushing the clips up or down using a weatherstrip tool.
If the clips are pushed up the distance between the molding and the rear window is reduced.
If the clips are pushed down the distance between the molding and the rear window is increased. Check that there is no gap.

Reinstall:

the panels detached previously by repeating the steps for removal in reverse order.

Fig 42: Connecting Negative Battery Lead

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Turn the ignition key to position II.
Reconnect the battery negative lead
Reposition the carpet in the cargo compartment.