XM SureConnect Vehicle Installation Guide Important: Be sure to read the information on pages 4 and 5 carefully to determine if the XM SureConnect vehicle installation method is appropriate for your vehicle. Please reference the user and installation guides for your XM Satellite Radio receiver for additional information about optional installation methods like using the cassette adapter or Professional Wired FM.
IC & FCC Information Please note that the power cable that has been supplied with your device is supplied with permanently attached ferrite beads. It is the responsibility of the user to use the power 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 has been designed to operate with the antenna provided in the original packaging.
Table of Contents IC & FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Choosing the Proper XM SureConnect Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Installation Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Installation Setup Overview for Option 1 and Option 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Option 1 External FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choosing the Proper XM SureConnect Installation To choose the proper XM SureConnect installation method, first you need to determine the location of your vehicle’s FM antenna, and plan how to properly route the XM SureConnect cables to your FM antenna location. The FM antenna type and location will determine which option you will need. The chart below and illustrations on page 5 will assist you in locating your vehicle’s FM antenna from one of seven most common locations.
Installation Locations 1 3 5 2 4 6 7 5
Installation Setup Overview for both Options 1 and 2 The following steps will guide you through the installation of your XM SureConnect using either option 1 or option 2. 1. Install your XM Radio in your vehicle as described in your XM Radio user and installation guides, but do not connect the XM antenna plug to the dock at this time. 2. Now that you have located your vehicle’s FM antenna, determine the best routing method to get the XM SureConnect output cable to the FM antenna.
Installation Setup Common connections for both options 1 and 2 Option 1 Option 2 Connecting the Components External Antenna Internal on-glass antenna no boot necessary power car dock boot XM antenna glass contact bracket input cable XM car antenna or coupling module coupling clip outside output cable inside your vehicle Figure 1a Figure 1b Figure 1c 7
Option 1: External FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation Note: If you determined you need to use Option 2, turn to page 10 and begin. Step 1: If you have an external or roof mount FM antenna, attach the Coupling Clip directly to the base of the antenna as illustrated in Figure 2. 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.
External FM Antenna Cable Routing In the front, route the cable across the weather seal near the bottom of the door to reduce water leaks. Once inside the car, tuck the XM SureConnect output cable into the door jam up to the dash or under the carpet as shown in Figure 3. XM car antenna XM car antenna coupler clip XM receiver coupler module Figure 3 XM receiver coupler clip Figure 4 coupler module In the rear, always cross the weather seal at the lowest part of the trunk to reduce water leaks.
Option 2: Internal On Glass FM Antenna Installation Identifying the On Glass FM Antenna in Your Vehicle Useful Information for Step 1: CAUTION: Do not attach the contact bracket to the rear defogger elements. In some vehicles they look similar to the FM Antenna. You can distinguish the FM Antenna Elements from the Defogger Elements by several key features. See Figure 5.
Option 2 (continued) 1. The FM antenna is typically found on the top 6 to 8 inches of the rear window while the Defogger is located below. 2. The FM antenna has open ends (connected to nothing) and the Defogger does not. 3. The FM antenna will have a single contact point and the Defogger will have two, which are typically on opposite sides of the window.
Internal On Glass FM Antenna Contact Bracket Installation Step 1: 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 without blocking the driver’s view.
Contact Bracket and Coupling Clip Installation (continued) adhesive pads antenna element in glass contact strip (b) Clean this area. Must be dry.
Internal On Glass FM Antenna Cable Routing Step 2: In the rear, route the XM SureConnect output cable from the antenna element, along the window edge, down to the window liner. From the rear passenger compartment tuck the cable under the carpet or door jam trim until you reach the front dash area, ending at the XM Receiver. (See Figure 7.
Additional Information Note: When routing the XM SureConnect cable use pre-existing wire channels whenever possible to avoid loose wires on the interior of the vehicle which are susceptible to damage and to maintain a professional looking installation. Route cable carefully by taking notice of how doors open and close, as well as how seats move when they are adjusted so you can be certain there is ample clearance provided for the cable.
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