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Originally Posted by mik15
is it easy to simply run the cable from the back of RNS-D into the glovebox without having to dismantle half of the car?
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Of course, I did that for my first install of my XcarLink which just sat in the glovebox. I'm in the (rather drawn-out) process of relocating it to the cubby hole by the drivers knees along with some other kit.
It's a bit tight to feed it through over the top of the trim at the right of the glovebox, but not that difficult with the RNS popped out so you can reach both sides. Probably easier if you take the glovebox out first which is a quick job, though I didn't bother for that (though I did to change the light bulb which is almost impossible otherwise).
Biggest problem I found was that when the glovebox closes it squashes the cable between the right edge and the roof.
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.).
2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation".  (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! 
Finally: gone, but not forgotten.....
1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors.
e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course.  (internal dimming mirror added later)
1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer.
And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850!
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