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Wow there has been quite a few posts out here that I missed. Thanks everyone.
I did tackle this job over the weekend but did not get a chance to update this post. I read about the overhead console and did not like the idea of "splicing" existing wires. Also, was not sure about overloading any existing circuits, etc. So wanted to have a dedicated run from the fuse box which could easily be removed to return the car to stock.
I did end up removing the glovebox and the A-pillar to run the usb cable and here are some notes if anyone wants to go this route:
1. Removing the glovebox and A-pillar is pretty straightforward but putting them back in took some wiggling to get right.
2. Ordered a fuse tap from Amazon but it was slightly wider on the edges and would not fit/slide in to the fuse slot. Quick fix was to use a file and shave off some plastic on the edges. Used the telephone fuse (which I believe if for the factory phone) that is not installed in my car. (Picture of fuse box attached).
3. Used some extra cat5 cable to fish the usb cable from the top (The blue cable in the picture is the cat5 taped to the black usb cable)
4. I think removal of A-pillar is a must to route the usb cable near the windshield along with other wires and keeping it away from the curtain airbags.
5. Tucking the usb under the headliner was not as easy and had to use a pry tool to push the usb cable into the headliner.
Thanks and let me know if you have any questions.
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06 X5 3.0i
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