USB/IPOD Music Interface: Installation

Fig 1: Identifying USB/iPod Cable

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Get the USB/iPod cable from the kit, insert the straight contact in the trailing edge of the tunnel console and into the storage compartment.

Fig 2: 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 3: Identifying Cable Ties

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

Fig 4: Identifying Storage Compartment Rear Panel

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Reinstall the panel.

Fig 5: Identifying 12V Socket Connector

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Connect the connector to the 12V socket.

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Fig 6: Reinstalling Tunnel Console

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Reinstall the tunnel console, but do not slide it forward so that it covers the rear screw holes for the center console's panel.

Illustration B

Fig 7: Plugging In Connectors

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Plug in the connectors at the leading edge.

Fig 8: Carpet Folded To Right Of Center Console

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Fold the carpet to the right of the center console.

Fig 9: View Of Fiber Cable Routing

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Get the adapter cable and insert the fibre cable with black connector on the right side in the center console to the spot where the USB/iPod cable was routed.
NOTE:
Fibre optic cables may not be bent with a radius less than 25 mm (1").

Make sure that the cables are routed so that there is no risk of chafing.

Fig 10: View Of Bent Mounting

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Take the adapter from the kit and bend the mounting in at each end.

Fig 11: View Of Foam Tape

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Get the pieces of foam tape and remove the protective tape.

Illustration A

Fig 12: Applying Foam Tape Over Control Module (1 of 2)

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Illustration B

Fig 13: Applying Foam Tape Over Control Module (2 of 2)

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Press the foam tape pieces as shown in the illustration.

Fig 14: 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 adapter using a tie-strap.

Fig 15: View Of Adapter In The Cowl Panel

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Place the adapter high up on the cowl panel and against the right-hand side of the center console.
Fold back the carpet.
NOTE:
Do not damage the fibre optic cable.

Fig 16: Identifying Media Player Adapter Cables

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Plug in the big male connector (1) on the adapter cable to the media player.
Plug in the grey female connector (2) on the adapter cable to the corresponding connector (3) that was disconnected 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 cables to each other.
Plug in the remaining connectors that were disconnected from media player.

Fig 17: Identifying Media Player Screws