HANDSFREE, BLUETOOTH (2008-11): Preparations

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Key In "0" Position

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Turn the ignition key to position 0 .
NOTE: Wait at least three minutes before unplugging the connectors or removing other electrical equipment.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Center Console Panel

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Open the glovebox.
Pry off the panel in front of the center console. It is secured with two clips on each short side.
Pull the panel away downwards.

Fig 3: Identifying Center Console Tape Location

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Apply tape to the center console to protect it during removal and installation of the glove compartment.

Fig 4: Identifying Panel

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Remove the panel.

Fig 5: Identifying Vent Clip

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Detach the clip holding the vent from the glove compartment.

Fig 6: Locating Glovebox Screws

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Remove the rubber mat from the glovebox.
Remove the five screws in the opening.
Pull the glovebox straight back in the vehicle in order to release the two hidden clips in the top edge.
Remove the outer section of the glovebox.

Fig 7: Identifying Connectors

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Unplug the connectors on the top.

Fig 8: Locating Vent Screw

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Remove the screws for the vent.
Pull off the vent to the right and place to one side.

Fig 9: Identifying Soundproofing Panel Clips

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Remove the clips at the rear edge of the soundproofing panel and remove it.

Fig 10: Identifying Display And Media Player Surround

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Detach the surround around the display and media player. Press in the catch in one of the upper corners of the surround using a small screwdriver. Carefully pry off the surround on the same side using a weatherstrip tool.
NOTE: Do not damage the panel and dashboard.
Repeat the operation on the other side.
HINT: If the panel is difficult to remove, press the panel on both sides again and repeat the procedure starting at the other side.
Fold the surround backwards. Remove by pulling upwards.

Fig 11: Identifying Display Module

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Remove the display with the infotainment control module (ICM). It is secured by two hidden clips.
HINT: Grip the control module with both hands and pull the control module straight out of the center console.
Unplug the connectors.

Fig 12: Identifying Hand Brake Panel

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Detach the panel by pulling it carefully sideways.

Fig 13: Identifying Rear Edge Screw Cover

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Fold up the tunnel console's armrest and remove the cover.

Fig 14: Identifying Center Console Rear Edge Screws

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Remove the screws.

Fig 15: View Of Storage Compartment Prying

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Remove the front storage compartment by prying it off at the front edge using a weatherstrip tool and lifting it out.

Fig 16: Identifying Front Edge Tunnel Console Screws

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Remove the two screws along the front edge of the tunnel console.

Fig 17: Identifying Tunnel Console Lock Catch

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Carefully lift the catches at the front edge of the tunnel compartment. Use special tool 9995919 .

Fig 18: Sliding Console Backwards

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At the same time pull the console backwards approximately 20 mm.

Fig 19: Identifying Center Console Screws

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Remove the screws.

Fig 20: Identifying Gear Selector Lever Boot

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Applies to cars with manual gearbox

Remove the gear selector lever boot from the center console. First pry it off at the front edge using a weatherstrip tool and then unhook it at the rear edge.

Fig 21: Identifying Center Console Screws

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Remove the two screws.
Remove the connector on the reverse of the center console.
Remove the center console.

Fig 22: 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 23: Identifying Media Player Screws

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Remove the two screws from the bottom of the media player.
Pull out the media player. Disconnect the connector on the reverse 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 24: Identifying Media Player Connectors

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Applies to cars with internal amplifier

Remove cable harness A from the kit.

Applies to cars with external amplifier

Remove cable harness B from the kit.

Applies to all models

Connect the gray connector (2) in the new cable harness to the gray connector (3) which was detached from the media player.
Take a 700 mm piece of foam tape and cut into three pieces of the same length. Tape one piece around connectors (2) and (3). Position these to the left, in the opening so that they are not in the way when installing the media player.
Connect the gray connector (1) in the new cable harness to the corresponding socket in the media player.
Pull the cable harness with the connectors down to the right-hand side of the center console.
Plug the remaining connectors which where detached into the media player.
Reinstall the media player and secure it.