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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 08:18 AM
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Factory iPod Installation help

After searching for a while I finally found the correct instructions but they do not show how to remove the factory wires from the wiring harness... I have tried for a while and can not seem to figure out how these are removed. If anyone has any advice it would be appreciated. Thank you.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 08:42 AM
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I'm at work right now, otherwise I would hop outside and take a picture for you.

When you yoink the main harness out of the back of the head unit you will see how the wires are locked into place, they are held in by little tabs.

I'm assuming you are running from these instructions: (thanks MiniMania)
http://new.minimania.com/images/inst...ctions_new.pdf

If you take a close look at panel 4 of the install, you will see the little tabs (teeny as they may be) that you need to depress in order to get the wire out.

If my explanation doesn't make sense I'll take some pictures when I get home.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 09:04 AM
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yes those are the instructions I'm working with. I see the tabs but I can not figure out how to depress them to get the wires out
 
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 09:10 AM
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Do you have one of those eyeglasses screwdrivers?

That's what I used.

Either that or the tip of a knife (please don't cut yourself)
 
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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ok i feel stupid now... I got the adapter installed and it works great thanks for your help it was actually incredibly easy once I figured it out.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by TaylorL99
ok i feel stupid now... I got the adapter installed and it works great thanks for your help it was actually incredibly easy once I figured it out.
Excellent! Glad I could help.
 
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