just finished my Iphone insall and thought i would share the details, i made a custom bracket as i wanted something that could be removed easily should i want the stock look, this plays through the Aux channel on the head unit, charges the iphone and has just one short cable in view, i still have the Aux input unused so if i need another device to play its simple
parts used
USB,3.5 to iphone 30 pin plug, £4.99 ebay
iphone holder (slimmest i could find) RAM mount UK
3.5 audio female plug
12 V socket
12V to USB 5v (belkin iphone model)
custom bracket
First i wired in the 12 volt socket from the how too instructions on this forumn, next i soldered 3 new wires into the aux connecting wire between the socket and the stereo (this allows for a stealth connection) and fitted the female socket on the other end.
the cable for the iphone was routed from the ash tray area to the glove box for power and behind the removable panel where it plugged into the new female socket
next i made an MDF plug the same size and shape as the removable ash tray,
to that i fixed a vertical post at around 10 degree,
added a bit of filler and smoothed it all down, a coat of satin black and it looks OEM (ish)
screwed the iphone clip to it,
and there you have it,
with phone
without
back to stock in 30 seconds, no holes or brackets in sight
things to do better
I would add a bit more angle to the phone mount, the upright cant go back any further but the face the phone clip fastens to could have another 10 degree
