5
Installation
It is recommended that installation only be performed by a qualifi ed professional. Beware
of sharp edges to avoid injury and exercise caution when removing trims as they may
break. The module should be placed at an accessible location to allow an AUX cable to
be connected, such as in the glove box, the center console or under the front seat. Ensure
the mounting location does not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle (i.e.. near
steering, foot pedal controls, parking brake or shifter).
1. Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting to install
the unit.
2. Disconnect both battery terminals. These cables must be disconnected during
installation to ensure proper initialization of the interface module when it is connected.
NOTE: On some vehicles you will need to access the trunk area.
3.
Locate your CD Changer harness as follows;
In most vehicles this will be located in the trunk on the left hand side (driver’s).
BMW X3 – Harness is located underneath carpeting under the center console.
BMW Z4 – Harness is located between the seats, underneath subwoofer.
Mini Cooper/Cooper S – Harness is located on the right hand side (passenger)
of the trunk area.
4. DSP Integration – To see if your vehicle
has DSP look for a bare metal coax cable
and a 3-pin connector. If you don’t fi nd
a coax cable and fi nd a 6-pin connector
along with a 3-pin connector, your vehicle
doesn’t need this DSP kit.
NOTE: If your vehicle has Digital Signal
Processing (DSP), the purchase
of a RFIPOD-BMW-DSP kit may
be necessary..
5. Remove carpet and side cover to gain
access to CD Changer BUS harness.
If CD Changer is present, it will need
to be disconnected and/or removed.
IMPORTANT: Before connecting the interface harness, ensure that the 3 pin connector
on the vehicle harness does not have a brown wire in the middle
(pre-wire for phone). Proper connection is to a 3 pin connector with
the brown wire to the side (pre-wire for CD). Incorrect connection will
result in damage to the interface and not covered by warranty.
6. Locate both the 3-pin & 6-pin connectors in the trunk area. If the CD Changer is
present, disconnect the cables and set aside. If no CD Changer is present, the cables will
be bundled and tucked away in the rear trunk area.
IMPORTANT: Some vehicles will have the CD Changer harness in a protective sheath
which may make it more diffi cult to fi nd. Vehicles sold outside the USA
may not be pre-wired.
7. Connect both 3-pin and 6-pin harnesses from the vehicle to the interface harness.
8. Fold down rear seats (if applicable) and route the interface harness to the rear seat
bottom cushion.
9. Remove bottom seat cushion by lifting up and route harness underneath.