Installing the FM Coupler in your vehicle
FCC Information FCC INFORMATION: Please note that the CLA cable supplied with your device includes permanently attached ferrite beads at each end. It is the responsibility of the user to use the cable with the ferrite beads. The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by XM Satellite Radio, Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Installing the FM Coupler Overview To install the FM Coupler, first find a suitable location that works in your vehicle. You need to determine the location of your vehicle’s FM Antenna and properly routing the FM Coupler cables to your FM antenna.. Your vehicle’s FM antenna will be located in one of seven common locations: 1. front fender 2. rear fender 3. roof top front 4. roof top rear 5. adhered on edges of windshield 6. adhered on top of rear window 7.
Installation Setup Installation Setup The following steps will guide you through the installation of your FM Coupler External Antenna power Internal on-glass antenna without boot car dock boot glass contact bracket XM antenna 4. Connect the XM Antenna to the FM Coupler antenna input, located on the coupler module about 2 feet from the end of the input cable. Tuck away any excess input cable and the coupler module behind dash or other hidden location for a clean installation.
External FM Whip Antenna Routing External FM Whip Antenna Routing For a whip antenna in the front, route the output cable under the dash or carpet to the door jam and outside as shown in the illustration. Route the cable across the weather seal near the bottom of the door to reduce water leaks. XM car antenna For a whip antenna in the rear, route the output cable along the floor under the door jam trim or under the carpet to the rear of the passenger compartment as shown in the illustration below.
External FM Whip Antenna Routing External FM Whip Antenna Routing 6. After routing the cable, if you have an external whip or roof mount FM antenna, attach the Coupling Clip directly to the base of the antenna as illustrated below. Cover the Clip with the rubber boot provided to protect and secure the clip. Secure the cable inside the trunk or hood to avoid interference or accidental damage. Slide the boot over the top of your antenna.
Internal On Glass Antenna Routing Internal On Glass Antenna Routing For an on glass antenna in the front, route the output cable under the dash or along the floor and up to the window liner along the window edge up to the on glass antenna element.
Internal On Glass Antenna Routing Internal On Glass Antenna Routing 7. If you have an on glass FM antenna, install the Contact Bracket on the interior window surface over the antenna element using the adhesive pad provided and the following steps. It may be mounted either vertical or horizontal depending on the portion of the antenna element most easily accessed. Select a bracket position that allows room to attach the Coupling Clip and cleanly run cables. antenna element in glass a.
Internal On Glass Antenna Routing Internal On Glass Antenna Routing CAUTION: Do not connect the contact bracket to the rear defogger elements. In some vehicles they look similar to the FM Antenna. single contact open ends vertical element non-uniform spacing You can distinguish the FM Antenna Elements from the Defogger Elements by several key features. 1. The FM antenna is typically found on the top 6 to 8 inches of the rear window and the Defogger is below. 2.
