This mod assumes that you have the Aux/USB iPod kit installed AND the center armrest w/ phone adapter. There is some minor cutting involved, and the phone adapter will be completely removed as a result.
If you're like me though, Bluetooth and an iPod connector is all I want.
Here's what you'll need:
- USB cable extender - $8-$15
- Headphone 3.5mm extension - $7 - $15
- ProClipUSA iPhone cradle - $50
- Factory Mini Aux/USB Cable
Tools - Torx drivers, Dremel Cutting Tool, electrical tape and Plastic pry tools (Plastic putty knife works well).
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Getting started
Start by removing the side panels on the console
You'll need to remove the kick panel beneath the steering wheel (3 torx screws at the bottom, and 4 clips at the top). The side panels have 3 clips each, remove by prying up gently.
Also remove the 2 torx screws on the console (exposed after side panels are off)
Remove the Console Back Panel
This is where you'll need a pry tool, there are 2 clips that hold this in place.
Afterwards remove the torx screw holding the console in place.This'll give you a little play in the console to access the back of the iPod adapter.
Remove the ipod adapter
There are metal clips holding it in place that you'll have to release to get it to pop out (takes a little patience).
Once its out, disconnect the 2 cables and fish them out the back right side of the console and reattach the connector.
Connect the 2 extension cables, tape up the connector with electrical tape and put the connector near its original location (there's room for it with cable attached).
Here's what it should look like when you're done.
Armrest take apart
Remove the screws holding the center console cover/parking brake (screws in the cup holders), as well as the trim pieces around the armrest hinge.
Disconnect the cable for the phone adapter (2 connectors next to the parking brake), and remove cable that runs up the underside of the armrest.
Remove the armrest cover, and trim piece over the phone adapter.
Remove the trim piece on the rear of the armrest.
Then take out the phone adapter, there are plastic release clips around the edges of the adapter that release when you pry up (putty knife works well).
There are several springs, a controller board, and the manual release lever that you need to remove. Take the controller and cable out the back of the armrest.
Then take out the metal phone adapter base by holding in the 4 grey plastic side tabs that hold it in place, this is difficult to remove by yourself. I did it alone by using 4 small nails, I wedged the nail in the clip to hold it in on all 4 clips, then used a screw driver to pop it out.
(Sorry, no picture available for this step)
But afterwards this is what it should look like.
Cutting the Phone Adapter
Here is the trickiest part of the procedure, what you want to do is cut out the mid section of the phone adapter base. This will make room to conceal the cables for the ipod adapter and extension plugs.
** Make sure you do not damage the clip holes!! These are important for reassembling the armrest, note the 8 rectangular holes on the side, and 2 on the back.
I used a dremel tool with a cutting wheel and a small hax saw to cut out the middle, smooth out any sharp edges with a sanding wheel. It took about 20 minutes to complete.
This is what it should look like when you're done.
Installing the cables
Now run the USB and Audio extension cable from the dash to the armrest, you have a cable guide to use for each cable under the armrest.
Once the cable is run, connect the iPod adapter to the cable extenders and organize them in the bottom of the armrest, arrange it so the ipod connector goes out the back and up and over the metal phone base. Clip the phone base back into place. This is what it should look like.
Reinstall the plastic phone adapter insert to cover the wires, this will clip in easily.
Neatly secure your cables under the console (any slack can be tied up near the shifter), and reassemble.
Mounting the cradle
The cradle has a swivel base that has to be removed in order to fit under the sliding armrest cover. Take apart the iPod connector holder to install the cable.
The ipod connector has a squeeze lock that holds it in place. These will prevent the iPhone from coming out of the cradle unless you disable them. I used electrical tape and tightly wrapped the ipod connector so the pins were depressed.
Some adjustments need to be made to "shim" the cable connector in the cradle. Adjust it so that the connector lines up perfectly with the phone. Once you've done this, drill a couple of pilot holes and fasten the cradle to the bottom of the armrest compartment. I set the cradle as far back as possible so I can get the iPhone in and out easily.
Put the armrest cover back on and reassemble the dash and console.
Have fun!!
