| My baby. A 2002 X5 3.0. SP, PP, CWP, RCC, Xenon, Lumbar. |
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| | Here's the FM Modulator unit. It installs in the dashboard. |
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| | Plugs from l to r: Controller, AI Net to tuner, Aux for iPod, Power, Antenna. |
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| CD unit. This is the head unit, with radio tuning functions as well. |
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| | Back of CD. Note antenna plug on left. A FAKRA SMB plug. I think this is new. |
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| | A Safety Mount bracket for V60 handsfree install to come later. |
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| How the Safety Mount bracket attaches. |
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| | Climate Control just pops out once MFD and CD are removed. |
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| | Wiretap time. Red/Yellow - Battery. Brown/Black - Ground. Purple/Red - Ignition. |
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| Routing controller cable through hole behind ashtray. |
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| | Cable routing behind dash. Note mod on right for iPod cable. |
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| | The black plug was taped to harness but fits in CD/radio plug. I clicked it in. |
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| I believe the black plug wires are for speakers for cell phone hands free kit. |
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| | Antenna Adapter by Metra. 44-EU30. Found it at installer.com. Nice guy in Hous. |
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| | Here is the adapter plugged into the factory FAKRA SMB Antenna connector. |
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| Note the connector on head unit is a very tight fit. Needs to be rt. angle plug. |
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| | Here's the little hollow I made to route the iPod cable. |
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| | Routing of cable for iPod. It goes beside the CD player and under the wood trim. |
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| Putting dash together. FM modulator fits behind MFD and below CD. |
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| | | Extra cabling is bundled up behind the climate control. |
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| Panavise bracket with Gripmatic holder and cable routing. |
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| | BMW Non-smoker Ashtray replacement with hole drilled for cable. |
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| | Controller installed in Ashtray replacement. |
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| Route cable back to tuner through center console. |
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| | Remove back seat and console trim. Running cable here is a major PITA. |
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| | Cable goes up left side by back seat. Used a hanger to follow wiring harness. |
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| Here is the XM tuner unit. I used heavy duty velcro to attach to CD Changer. |
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| | Wire Taps again. Red/Yellow - Battery. Brown/Black - Ground. |
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| | View of Panvise bracket and Gripmatic holster for iPod. |
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| My Waterfield Designs iPod case. I got a iPod car charger to recharge the iPod. |
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| | Here's the Alpine controller. Ashtray door won't close. I'm working on it. |
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