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Latest revision as of 12:12, 13 March 2012
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| Author: | Blob |
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| Ford Model: | Focus Mk2 |
| Estimated Cost: | £100 (+Head Unit) |
| Difficulty? | Easy |
| How long does this take? | 1 hour Approx |
Thanks to Rob in the Parts Department @ Haynes of Maidstone for his patience and help with this!
Here are a list of the parts used to retro-fit a Sony DAB radio into a 2007 Focus TDCI:
| Part Number | Description | Quantity | List Price | VAT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1468937 | Panel Assy - Radio/Heater Control Surround in Silver | 1 | £25.36 | £4.44 | £29.80 |
| 1545793 | Cable Assy - Aerial to A pillar connection | 1 | £19.76 | £3.46 | £23.22 |
| 1682844 | Cable Extension - With DAB and FM aerial plug - to Radio | 1 | £18.77 | £3.28 | £22.05 |
| 1559265 | Rod Assy - Aerial mast | 1 | £9.80 | £1.72 | £11.52 |
| 1559268 | Aerial Base | 1 | £10.37 | £1.81 | £12.18 |
Contents
Remove the original unit
Replace Roof Aerial
Above the interior light you will find the fixing for the aerial
Remove the plastic "A" pillar trim to expose the aerial cable. Using a wire coat hanger, feed the cable through to the O/S A pillar and follow it down reusing the original clips to the join.
I left the original cable in place so I can remove the DAB when we sell the car
Fit the new aerial base and mast (8mm socket required).
Remove the Clocks
Remove the top part of the steering column cownling by pulling up from directly behind the steering wheel then pull it towards you. The part that is directly by the clocks needs to be pulled back towards the driver to release it and expose the retaining screws.
Remove the two screws holding the clocks in place. VERY carefully prise the top of the clocks down and towards you. They are held in by two screws at the bottom and three large "wedges" at the top.
You will now be able to easily route the aerial cable through to the radio and connect it at the "A" pillar. It may help to remove the lower section of dashbaord on the drivers side to feed the cable up. If this is the case, it is held in by a single screw by the OBDII socket and then a sharp tug forwards will release it.
Connect the head unit to the aerial
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Connect this cable to the two ports on the back of the radio. Obviously it is now connected all the way to the aerial mast.
Fit the new head unit
Connect and test your radio, ensuring that you can listen to DAB stations.
Once successful, screw the new unit into the dashboard and clip the new trim around it. Put everything else back together and enjoy.
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