Installing The USB/IPOD Cable

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 Panel

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

Fig 5: Identifying Storage Compartment Rear Panel

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Reinstall the panel.

Fig 6: Identifying 12 V Socket Connector

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Connect the connector to the 12 V socket.

Fig 7: Carpet Folded To Right Of Center Console

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Fold the carpet to the right of the center console.

Fig 8: Locating Cable Harness Routing

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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 cars

Route the cables on the right-hand side of the centre 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 9: View Of Foam Tape Pieces To Relay

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Applies to cars with internal amplifier

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

Fig 10: Locating White Metal Bracket

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Applies to cars with internal amplifier

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

Fig 11: Identifying Bracket

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Take the adapter and 2 pieces of foam tape from the kit.
Bend in the bracket at each end.

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

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

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

Fig 14: Connecting USB/iPod To Control Module

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Connect the USB/iPod connector and the fiber 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 Between Carpet

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Place the adapter between the carpet and the climate control unit as shown.
NOTE: Do not damage the fibre optic cable.

Fig 16: 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 cables 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 around the connectors (2) and (3). And a little around the connectors (5).

Fig 17: 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 the remaining connectors which where detached into the media player.
Reinstall the media player and secure it.