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Old 28th July 2015, 06:39 PM
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What's the method for gaining access to the back of the centre console?

I'm dreading trying to fit this, I know it's going to end in tears and a lot of rude words.
Getting the RNS-D out is easy. As Conquistador says, 4 radio removal keys and pull.


It's getting it back in that's the hard part!


Actually, when you get used to pulling it in and out, it gets easier (said the actress to the bishop). Watch the cables behind as you slide it back in. In particular, watch none get trapped between the back of the set and the rear support bracket. If you find it won't go all the way back in easily, check for trapped cables.
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Old 28th July 2015, 07:37 PM
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Call me Elsa, the ICE Queen! It works!!

Er, actually forget the first part of that opening sentence. The important part is that it works, and so far the car hasn't combusted or imploded.

The supplied manual wasn't abundantly clear but with a bit of patience and head scratching it became clear.

Cable feeds nicely into the glove box where the Xcarlink box and iPod will live. Thanks to AndyCaca for coming to the rescue with 2 extra removal keys when I naively tried to get the unit out using the 2 supplied keys. You need 4 for a reason, I can see that now.
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Old 28th July 2015, 09:27 PM
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What can I say, other than: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us3dQ0nnlHY
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Old 29th July 2015, 06:43 AM
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well done, i knew you could handle car DIY stuff
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