Handsfree, Bluetooth

NOTE: These installation instructions apply to left-hand drive vehicles. When installing in a right-hand drive vehicle, the procedure is carried out on the opposite side and/or mirrored. Where the operation differs, right-hand versions are also displayed with text and images. There may be components in the accessories kit that are not used for this installation.

NOTE: When installing Velcro fasteners/tape the underlying surface must be kept at a temperature of at least +20°C (68°F). Place the manual for this accessory in a suitable place in the vehicle.

Fig 1: Ignition At Off Position And Negative Lead Disconnected

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Turn the ignition switch to position 0 .
Disconnect the battery negative lead.
NOTE: Wait at least three minutes before unplugging the connectors or removing other electrical equipment.

Fig 2: Detaching Gear Lever Cover Panel With Boot

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Use a plastic weatherstrip tool and detach the gear selector cover panel with boot by carefully prying it off at the rear edge until the clips release. Pull the panel upwards until the four clips at the sides have released.

Fig 3: Removing Panel Around Gear Selector

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Remove the panel around the gear selector. It is held in place with four catches.

Fig 4: Moving Gear Selector Towards Rear And Removing Screws

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Turn the ignition key to position II.
Engage the handbrake and move the gear selector lever towards the rear.
Remove the two screws holding the bracket with the radio and dashboard environment panel in the center console.

Fig 5: Removing Bracket With Dashboard Environment Panel And Radio From Center Console

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Remove the bracket with dashboard environment panel and the radio from the center console: Pull the lower edge out and downwards until it releases from the mounting at the upper edge. Then fold backwards.
NOTE: Do not damage the removed components or the surrounding panels.
Remove the connectors.
If the 12 pin gray terminal on the radio is not connected, the vehicle is equipped with an external amplifier. This information is used later in step 44.

Fig 6: Dashboard End Panel

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Remove the panel on the end of the dashboard.

Fig 7: Turning Clip A Quarter Turn Anti-Clockwise And Pulling Panel Out And Backwards Until Hooks Release

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Turn the clip (1) a quarter turn anti-clockwise.
Pull the panel out by the rear edge.
Then pull the panel backwards until the hooks release.
Remove the panel.

Fig 8: Identifying Screws And Soundproofing Panel Removed

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Remove the screws and sound proofing bracket.

Fig 9: Opening Glovebox, Lifting Hooks Past Lugs, And Detaching Gas Struts By Pulling Straight Out

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Applies to the S80

Open the glovebox
Lift the two hooks on each side past the lugs.
Detach the gas struts by pulling straight out.

Fig 10: Removing Screws, Connector, And Glove Box

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Applies to the S80

Remove:
- the ten screws.
- the connector for the glove box lighting.
- the glove box.

Fig 11: Identifying Weatherstrip And Safety Clip Removed

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Remove the weatherstrip (1) for the door at the A-pillar.
Pull off the panel.
Cut off the safety clip (2).
Lift the panel upwards and inwards in the vehicle.
NOTE: Ensure that the guide lugs on the panel do not scratch the dashboard.
Turn the safety clip a quarter turn. Remove the safety clip.

Fig 12: Folding Down Cover And Squeezing Catches Together

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Fold down the cover (1) by pulling the front edge of the cover downwards.
Squeeze the catches (2) together. Pull down the front edge of the panel and then pull it off by its rear edge.

Fig 13: Removing Screws And Pressing In Catches

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Remove the screws (1).
Press in the catches (2).
Carefully pull off the interior lights and allow them to hang from their cables.

Fig 14: Taping Foam Tape On Microphone Cable Starting 60 mm From Microphone

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Tape a 700 mm length piece of foam tape on the microphone cable starting 60 mm from the microphone.

Fig 15: Routing Cable To Microphone By Black Connector

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Route the cable to the microphone by the black connector.

Fig 16: Pulling Down Headlining And Routing Cable To A-Pillar

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Carefully pull down the headlining and route the cable above it, to the A-pillar.

Fig 17: Cleaning Microphone And Headlining And Removing Backing Tape From Velcro Strip

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Reinstall the ceiling panel and at the same time adjust the length of the cable.
Clean the microphone and the headlining in the area shown, which corresponds to the size of the double-sided adhesive tape. Use a solution of 25% isoproanol and 75% water, as well as a lint free cloth.
Dry with care, 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 (FAIRY or similar).

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

Fig 18: Pressing Microphone Into Place

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Remove the remaining protective film from the Velcro strip. Press the microphone securely into place.
NOTE: Direct the microphone towards the driver. Make sure that it does not obstruct adjustment of the rear view mirror and insert the excess cable under the panel.

Fig 19: Securing Cable To A-Pillar Using Foam Tape

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Pull the cable down along the A-pillar to the dashboard.
Cut off 2 x 100x50 mm pieces of foam tape in the middle.
Secure the cable to the A-pillar using foam tape.
CAUTION: The inflatable curtain (IC) is located inside the A-pillar panel, it is important that the cable is not positioned on it.

Fig 20: Routing Cable Along Lower Side Of Dashboard To Center Console

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Route the cable along the lower side of the dashboard, to the center console.
Install a new safety clip on the A-pillar panel.
NOTE: It is important that a new safety clip is used when installing the A-pillar panel.
Press the A-pillar panel into place.
Reinstall the weatherstrip in the door opening.
NOTE: It is important that the safety clip/hook and panel are correctly installed so that the SRS system is not affected.

Fig 21: Securing Cable On Heater Unit Using Tape

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Cut off a 100x50 mm piece of foam tape in the middle.
Secure the cable on the heater unit using the pieces of tape.

Fig 22: Removing Rubber Seal From Upper Steering Column Cover

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Lock the steering wheel in the lowest, rearmost position.
Remove the rubber seal from the upper steering column cover by carefully prying off the hooks.

Fig 23: Removing Cover Panel And Screws

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Applies to the S80

Make markings for the cable cut-out in the panel.
Remove the cover panel (1) using a small screwdriver and the screws (2).
Remove the panel by angling the upper edge outwards and pulling out.
File the cut-out according to the markings.

Fig 24: Foam Tape Measurement On Cable

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Applies to the S80

Tape a 700 mm long piece of foam tape on the cable, starting 70 mm from the control panel.

Fig 25: Routing Cable Under Combined Instrument Panel And Along Center Console

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Applies to the S80

Route the cable in under the combined instrument panel and along to the center console.

Fig 26: Cleaning Area On Dashboard

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Clean the area on the dashboard as shown, 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.
Dry with care, 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 27: Installing Surround, Cover And Feed In Cable Through Cut-Out

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Applies to the S80

Reinstall the surround, cover and feed in the cable through the cut-out.

A

Fig 28: Control Panel Cable Placed In Groove LHD

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Place the control panel cable in the groove as shown.

B

Fig 29: Control Panel Cable Placed In Groove RHD

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Fig 30: Pressing Control Panel On Dashboard

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Remove the protective film from the tape on the reverse of the control panel.
Align and press the control panel on the dashboard.

Fig 31: Connecting Adapters Green And Gray Connector To Vehicle's Cable Harness And Tape Around Connector

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Connect the adapter cable's green and gray connector (1) to the vehicle's cable harness (2).
Take a 700 mm piece of foam tape and cut into three pieces of the same length. Tape one piece around connector (1) and (2).
Connector (3) is later connected to the stereo. Place the connected gray connector up to the left

Applies to cars with extra amplifier

Take the gray connector located up to the left in the center console.
Remove the foam tape.
Disconnect the connectors and connect the 2x grey adapter cable connectors.
Reinstall the foam tape.

Fig 32: Positioning Connected Gray Connector Up To Left And Connected Green Connector At The Bottom

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Cut the protective casing for the cable harness with antenna cable, approximately 120 mm.
Position the connected gray connector up to the left and the connected green connector at the bottom by the middle so that they are not obstructive when installing the radio.

Fig 33: Taping Foam Tape Around Mute Relay And Connectors

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Connect the cables to the mute relay.
Tape a thick piece of foam tape around the mute relay and the connectors.

Fig 34: Securing Mute Relay To Bracket For A/C Unit With Tie Strap

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Take a large tie strap from the kit and secure the mute relay to the bracket for the A/C unit.

Fig 35: Connecting Cable Harness To Control Module And Locking Catches

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Connect the cable harness to the control module (1).
Lock the catch (2).

Fig 36: Taping Pieces Of Foam Tape To Control Module

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Tape two thick pieces of foam tape to the control module.

Fig 37: Placing Control Module Between A/C Unit And Floor

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Place the control module between the A/C unit and the floor.
Pull up the cable harness to the center console.

Fig 38: Connecting Connectors

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Connect the connectors, see
1. Adapter cable
2. Microphone
3. Control panel

Fig 39: Wrapping Foam Tape Around Connectors And Securing Connectors And Excess Wiring To Center Console With Tie Strap

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Take one of the cut pieces of foam tape and tape around the connectors.
Take a large tie strap from the kit and secure the connectors and excess wiring to the inside of the center console.

Fig 40: Ignition At II Position And Negative Lead Connected

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Reinstall the detached components in reverse order.
Turn the ignition key to position II .
Reconnect the battery negative lead

Fig 41: Control Panel Buttons

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Carry out a function test as follows:

Set the ignition switch to position I .
Turn on the radio.
Check that the control panel for Bluetooth lights up.
Press the button (1) in the middle of the control panel. The radio should mute and a voice should be heard.
Press the button (2). The voice should stop and the radio sound should return.