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Integrated Passport Smart Cord Installation
I was trying to find a location to install the little interface that did not look "stuck on." It had to be convenient so I could easily reach the mute button. I took the little interface box apart and mounted it on the lower steering wheel clam shell piece. I removed the little sticker on the interface and stuck it on the outside of the install. The modification of the Smart Cord interface was the only slightly challenging part of the install. But, that is what made it special. I started by carefully taking it apart. The plastic shell is only held together by one screw, but you want to be careful so that you do not damage the sticker on the face. Then, I used the empty little interface shell to find a location in the car that looked like it would work. I mounted mine in the steering column, but this approach would work in many different locations in other cars. I cut the plastic box down a bit to make it fit. I did one critical thing-- I cut about 1/8" from the face so that the button and LEDs would be more flush with the steering column trim. In essence, the steering column side became the new face of the display. Then I drilled three holes in the steering column trim piece for the button and two LEDs to poke through. Finally, I put my newly modified interface box back together with its electronic guts. Then, I used super glue and hot glue to glue the interface box to the inside of the steering column shell. The mute button poked through perfectly. Then, I stuck the "Passport" Smart Cord sticker on the outside of the steering column shell to make it look official. The last step was to get the dremil out and carve a little off the top of the interface box so that it would clear the ignition switch. Then I put it all back together. Picture of the Passport on the dash, located in the IR blocking cutout. Picture of the Passport interface on the steering column. Close-up of the interface.
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That is very nicely done. It looks truly built-in!
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'06 X5 4.4i w/Sterling Gray/Black Dakota Leather, Premium, Sports, Cold Weather, Rear Climate, Heated Steering, Nav, CD Changer w/MP3, Escort Passport 9500ix, BMW Valve Stem Covers, Aluminum Running Boards w/Flared Wheel Arches, AUX Input, Hood Protector, Titanium Grill/Hood Vents & Titanium Rings on Inst. Cluster, Decorative Front Skid Plate, AC Schnitzer pedals/shift knob, Rear Bumper Protector, Chrome Exhaust Tips, '20 Vredestein Ultrac Tires on Style 214's "BMW El Placer de Conducir"
Last edited by chile1; 08-24-2009 at 01:16 PM. |
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It was actually very easy. The only tricky part was cutting the face off of the Smart Cord. I did that with a little coping saw. Then I sanded it to make it smooth. It is only a $30 part, so the risk is very small if you screw it up. Ditto for the steering wheel trim. It is a cheap part so you can just replace it of you screw up.
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Wow Amazing job...I wanted to do this with my 8500 X50 but I was stumped on how to get the mute button and sorts in a close proximity as where my hands would normally be..You've done a fantastic job.
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