Not sure about what model you have, but I have a CL9. My Xcarlink is non bluetooth or USB (actually didn't pay attention to if it had USB or not, got it for the ipod). I ended up placing mine below the center compartment. The cables that came with it were very long anyway, and there's plenty of space below the center compartment, especially since mine's a manual, all there is really is a gear box shaft. Ran my cables through to glovebox via a small gap between panels. (Originally was going to have them go through top of center compartment lid, but the Ipod cable was too thick so the lid wouldn't go up all the way).