Cable routing

Fig 1: Route DIN Cable, Secure In Stay With Tie Strap And Clamp To Existing Cable Harness

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Route the new DIN cable for the CD changer up between the front air duct (1) and the stay (2) for the center console
Route the cable through the radio compartment
Clamp the cable to the stay. Use the clamp (3) from the kit
Route the cable above and along the front air duct to the seat mounting member (4)
Clamp the cable to the existing cable harness (5).

Fig 2: Routing Cable

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Route the cable (1) under the carpet along the left side of the car to the rear door
Install the protective caps on the lugs (2) for the cable ducts
Route the cable further above and along the front cable duct (3). Continue along the right-hand side of the rear cable duct (4).

Applies to cars up to and including -2004 (CH -424999)

Fig 3: Identifying Cables, Ducts, And Rear Ground Terminal

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Connect the ground lead for the new shorter cable harness (1) to the rear ground terminal (2) under the seat cushion. Tighten to 10 Nm (7 lbf. ft.)
Route both the cables (1, 3) along the two cable ducts (4) under the insulation panel and out through the hole in the bodywork to the engine compartment. Position the single pre-routed red/white (R/W) cables by the rear fuse holder
Disconnect the four connectors in the front cable duct. Position the wiring under these. Reconnect the connectors again.

Applies to cars from model year 2005- (CH 425000-)

Fig 4: DIN Cable Routed Along Two Cable Ducts

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Route the DIN cable (1) along the two cable ducts (2) under the insulation panel and out through the hole in the bodywork to the engine compartment
Route the DIN cable under the four connectors in the front cable duct.

Fig 5: Power Supply, Ground And Cables

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Applies to cars from model year 2005- (CH 425000-)

Take the cable (1) for power supply from the kit. Connect the ground lead to the existing ground terminal behind the battery. Tighten the screw. Tighten to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft.) . Position the red/white (R/W) single cables (2) by the rear fuse holder
Route the cable harness on the left-hand side of the cable duct. The cable with the blue connector (3) must be routed to the pre-routed connector for the DIN cable.