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Difference between revisions of "DAB Radio Retrofit"
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[[Image:Interior_Light_Removal.JPG|600px|thumb|left|Frame|Carefully remove the cover from the interior light and thenbend back the metal release clip to allow it to drop down. It is worth removing the Sunvisor(driver side) and the Sunglasses holder to allow the roof lining to drop for ease of access when changing the cable]] | [[Image:Interior_Light_Removal.JPG|600px|thumb|left|Frame|Carefully remove the cover from the interior light and thenbend back the metal release clip to allow it to drop down. It is worth removing the Sunvisor(driver side) and the Sunglasses holder to allow the roof lining to drop for ease of access when changing the cable]] | ||
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| + | Above the interior light you will find the fixing for the aerial | ||
| + | [[Image:Aerial Fixing.JPG|600px|thumb|left|Frame|Remove the Torx screw from the centre of the cable and remove the aerial from the roof]] | ||
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| + | 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'' | ||
| + | [[Image:A Pillar exposed.JPG|600px|thumb|left|Frame|Prise the trim away from the "A" pillar to expose the cable.]] | ||
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| + | Fit the new aerial base and mast (8mm socket required). | ||
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| + | == 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. | ||
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| + | [[Image:Steering_Cowling_Top1.JPG|600px|thumb|left|frame]] | ||
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Revision as of 12:52, 13 August 2010
Here are a list of the parts used to retro-fit a Sony DAB radion 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 |
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.
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