Fitted Aux Cable

TimG_Z4

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 Attleborough, Norfolk
Hey

Well after my first week of having my Z I decided to fit a AUX cable which I got off ebay. Thought I would do a how to, I'm sure this has been covered but my pic's might make it a bit easier for you if about to try yourself :thumbsup:

First off you need to remove the central air vent.

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You need to push the metal clip in the vent on each side downwards then gently prise the vent out.

Once out it will look like this:-

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Now all you need to do is undo the 2 screws which hold the head unit it, then carefully pull it forwards.

Then you need to plug your cable in the socket at the back on the leftside:-

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Now you need to thread the new cable through to where you want to fit the plug end and replace the head unit.

I decided on placing it in the trim below the heater controls. Just needed to drill a 6mm hole :o

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Then you should switch on your head unit and check that you can get AUX when pressing the mode button.

Then put it all back together:-

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Check it works when your ipod is plugged in! then replace the air vent by simply sliding it back in.

Then that's it :thumbsup:
 
Thankyou for the guide thats very helpfull i dont suppose you have the item number on ebay for the lead needed!
 
Thanks, here's the item:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Aux-Input-Cable-E46-Z4-E85-and-Mini-same-as-OEM/280778033711?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&ih=018&category=14932&cmd=ViewItem#ht_518wt_1185

Just make sure you say its for a Z4.
 
Nice pictures for such a great mod. They make it look as easy as it really is (except for the #@$%^& center vent removal)
 
Oh wow...my car came that way. The previous owner must have did that.
 
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