Applies To All Models

Fig 1: Identifying Center Console Screws

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Remove the two screws holding the center console's panel to the dashboard.
Loosen the connector to the center console at the rear.
Remove the center console.

Fig 2: Identifying Media Player Clips

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Remove the two clips securing the cables to the media player by first pressing them to the sides and then pulling them away downwards.

NOTE:

Be careful with the optic cables so that they are not bent or stretched.

Fig 3: Identifying Media Player Screws

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Remove the two screws from the bottom of the media player.
Pull out the media player and detach the connectors on the rear side.

NOTE:

Note how the wiring is packed on the reverse. The fibre optic cables are easily damaged and must not be bent to a radius less than 25 mm (1").

Fig 4: Identifying Big Gray Connector At Front

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Lift up the tunnel console and pull it back slightly.
Unplug the big gray connector at the front.

Fig 5: View Of Tunnel Console Removal

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Lift out the console and turn it upside down.

NOTE:

Protect hand brake and gear lever when removing and installing the tunnel console.

Fig 6: Identifying 12V Socket Connector

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Unplug the connector of the 12V socket.

Fig 7: Identifying Tunnel Console Rear Panel

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Carefully bend loose the tunnel console's rear panel using a weatherstrip tool.

Fig 8: Identifying USB/iPod Cable

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Get the USB/iPod cable from the kit. Insert the two contacts in the trailing edge of the tunnel console and into the storage compartment.

Fig 9: View Of USB/iPod Cable Length

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Measure the length of the cable that is to be protrude from the bottom of the storage compartment.

Fig 10: Identifying Storage Compartment Panel

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Push on the panel, ensuring the cable is not pinched.

Fig 11: Identifying Cable Harness Connector To The 12V Socket

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Take the cable harness from the kit.
Connect the cable harness connector (1) to the connector that was disconnected from the 12V socket (2).
Connect the remaining connector (3) for the cable harness to the 12V socket.

Fig 12: Identifying Foam Tape

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Take a piece of foam tape from the kit and cut it in the center.
Remove the protective film.

Fig 13: View Of Foam Tape To Fuse Holder

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Wrap the foam tape around the fuse holder and connectors.

Fig 14: Identifying Storage Compartment Rear Panel

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Reinstall the panel.

Fig 15: Identifying Cable Ties

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Clamp in the cable harnesses to the existing cable harness using cable ties.

Fig 16: Reinstalling Tunnel Console

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Reinstall the tunnel console, but do not slide it forward so far that it covers the rear screw holes for the center console's panel.
Plug in the connectors at the leading edge.

NOTE:

Protect the hand brake and gear shift when fitting the tunnel console.

Fig 1: Carpet Folded To Right Of Center Console

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Fold the carpet to the right of the center console.

Fig 2: Locating Cable Harness Routing

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Take the cable harness from the kit.
Route the cables on the right-hand side of the center console.

NOTE:

The fibre cables must not be bent with a radius less than 25 mm (1"). Make sure the cables are routed so there is no risk of wear.

Fig 3: View Of Foam Tape Pieces To Relay

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Take the relay and two thick pieces of foam tape from the kit.
Connect the connector from cable harness A to the relay.
Tape the foam tape pieces around the relay.

Fig 4: Locating White Metal Bracket

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Place the relay between the white metal bracket (1) and the climate unit, high up on the bulkhead partition.

Fig 5: Identifying Control Module Mountings

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Take the control module and two pieces of foam tape from the kit.
Bend the mountings in on the control module.

Illustrations A and B

Fig 6: Applying Foam Tape Over Control Module (1 of 2)

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Remove the protective film on the foam tape and attach as shown in the illustration.

Fig 7: Applying Foam Tape Over Control Module (2 of 2)

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Fig 8: Connecting USB/iPod To Control Module

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Connect the USB/iPod connector and the fibre optic cable's connector to the adapter.
Clamp the USB/iPod cable at the eyelet on the adapters using a cable tie.

Fig 9: View Of Adapter Between Carpet

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Place the adapter between the carpet and the climate control unit as shown in the illustration.

NOTE:

Do not damage the fibre optic cable.

Fig 10: Identifying Media Player Connectors

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Connect the gray connector (1) in the new cable harness to the corresponding socket in the media player.
Connect the gray connector (2) in the new cable harness to the gray connector (3) which was detached from the media player.
Plug in the connector (4) on the adapter cable's fibre cable to the media player.
Plug in the remaining connectors (5) on the fibre optic cable to each other.
Plug in the remaining connectors that were disconnected from media player.
Take a 700 mm (27 9/16") long piece of foam tape and cut into three equal pieces. Tape each piece around the connectors (2), (3) and (5).

Fig 11: Identifying Media Player Screws

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Position the connectors to the left in the opening so that they are not in the way when the media player is installed.
Plug in the remaining connectors that were disconnected to media player.
Reinstall the media player and secure it.

Fig 12: Identifying Center Console Cleaned Area

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Clean the area on the center console as shown in the illustration, which corresponds to the size of the double-sided adhesive tape. Use a solution of 25% isopropanol and 75% water , as well as a lint free cloth. Wipe dry carefully, do not rub.
Allow to dry.

NOTE:

In cases where the area is heavily soiled or treated with cockpit shine, first clean using a washing up detergent.

Fig 13: Placing Control Panel Cable In Groove

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Place the control panel cable in the groove as shown in the illustration.

Fig 14: View Of Control Panel In Position

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Remove the protective film on the control panel and press in position as shown in the illustration.

Fig 15: View Of Secured Cable

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Press the cable securely into the compartment that is in the joint between the front and rear side of the center console. Stop level with the lower edge of the display opening.

Fig 16: Identifying Center Console Cable Routing

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Route the cable from the control panel on the right-hand side of the center console.

Fig 17: Identifying Center Console Screws

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Install the center console, connect the green connector and fit the screws, two at the top and two on the rear edge.

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Install the gear selector boot in the center console starting at the rear edge.

Fig 18: Sliding Tunnel Console Forward

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slide the tunnel console forward so that the locking lug secures it. At the same time, guide in the floor carpet on the left-hand side.

Reinstall:

the two screws at the front edge of the tunnel console.
the panel at the parking brake.

Fig 19: View Of Tunnel Console Screws

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Reinstall the screws.

Fig 20: Identifying Rear Storage Compartment Mark Position

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Make a mark at the rear of the storage compartment's bottom cover for the USB/iPod cable in the position as shown.

Fig 21: Identifying Rear Edge Cover Cut-Outs

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File two cut-outs at the rear edge of the cover.

Fig 22: View Of USB/iPod Cable Bottom Cover's Slot

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Place the USB/iPod cable in the bottom cover's slot and press it into place.

Fig 23: Installing Media Player Connectors

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Reinstall:

the ignition control module (ICM) with the connectors, screws and frame.
front storage compartment inside of the center console.

Fig 24: Identifying Sun Visor Mounting

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Unhook the sun shield from the bracket. Do this on both sides.

Fig 25: Identifying Mounting Lock Plug

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Remove the locking plug and bracket. Do this on both sides.

Fig 26: Identifying A-Pillar Weather Strip

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Pull off the driver's weather strip at the A-post and dashboard.
Pull off the panel from the A-pillar. The panel is secured by three clips.
Unhook the safety clip.
Lift the panel upwards and inwards in the vehicle.
Remove the panel.

Fig 27: Locating Interior Lighting Catches

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Remove the interior lighting by grasping the front edge and pulling downward. It is held in place by six catches.

Fig 28: Identifying Three Screws

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Remove the three screws.

Fig 29: Identifying Foam Tape Application

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Take two 700 mm (27 9/16") pieces of foam tape from the kit.
Cut one piece of the foam tape in half.
Tape one long and one short piece of foam tape on the microphone cable starting 70 mm (2 3/4") from the microphone.

Fig 30: Identifying Microphone Cable

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Pull down the headlining with the interior lighting frame slightly.
Route the microphone cable on top of the existing cable harness as shown in the illustration.

Fig 31: View Of Microphone Cable Routing

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Route the microphone cable to the front edge of the headlining as shown in the illustration.

NOTE:

Position the cable so that it is not pinched when the sun visor mounting is refitted.

Fig 32: Identifying Trim Screws

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Make a mark on the foam tape which is attached to the cable, 230 mm (9 1/16") from the microphone.
Use a cable tie to fasten the cable at the mark at the existing connector.
Install the three trim screws.

Fig 33: View Of Microphone Cable Positioning

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Hold the microphone straight forward and refit the interior lighting.

Fig 34: View Of Cleaned Area

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Clean the microphone and roof panel in the area illustrated, which corresponds to the size of the double-sided adhesive tape. Use a solution of 25% isopropanol and 75% water , as well as a lint free cloth. Wipe dry carefully, do not rub.
Allow to dry.

NOTE:

In cases where the area is heavily soiled or treated with cockpit shine, first clean using a washing up detergent.

Remove the backing tape from one side of the Velcro strip and press the Velcro strip onto the microphone.

Fig 35: Identifying Microphone Placement

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Remove the remaining backing tape from the Velcro strip and press the microphone securely onto the ceiling panel as shown in the illustration.

NOTE:

Direct the microphone towards the driver.

Feed in any cable excess.

Fig 36: Locating A-Pillar Cable Routing

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Route the cable to the A-pillar and onwards to the glove compartment.

NOTE:

The function of the inflatable curtain can be affected if the cable is routed differently.

Take three small tie straps from the kit and secure the cable at the A-pillar as shown in the illustration.
Refit the sun visor mountings.
Reinstall the A pillar panel and weatherstrip.

Fig 37: Identifying Control Module Cable Harness

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Take the cable harness and control module from the kit. Connect the cable harness to the control module (1).
Lock the catch (2).

Fig 38: Identifying Thick Foam Tape

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Take a thick piece of foam tape from the kit and attach it to the front of the control module.
Fold up the foam tape around the corners and the edges of the control module.

Fig 39: Identifying Small Foam Tape

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Get three small pieces of foam tape from the kit and fasten these on the back of the control module.

Fig 40: Identifying Front Sill Molding

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Detach the front sill molding by first pulling it backwards at the front edge, then straight up so that the clips release.

Fig 41: Identifying Floor Mat

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Unscrew the clips holding the floor carpet.
Fold aside the floor mat to access the bulkhead panel inside.

NOTE:

Take care not to create folds in the carpet.

Fig 42: View Of Control Module Positioning

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Place the control module with the thick foam tape forward, against the bulkhead.

Fig 43: Identifying Control Module And Floor Mat

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Fold aside the cable harnesses (1) so that they do not end up between the control module and floor mat.
Route the control module's cable harness under the cable harnesses (2) and on toward the tunnel console.
Fold back the carpet.

Fig 44: Connecting Connectors