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    xCarlink DIY Tutorial

    Hi Guys, few people have inboxed me about a DIY guide for an XCarlink Install and I'm sure there's plenty out there but I'll had my one in just for some more help. If people get stuck feel free to let me know and I'll try update the thread with more photos or any other type of help.

    First off, what you need.
    -Xcarlink Unit
    -Panel removal tool (http://www.etoolcart.com/ProductImag...ols/ST9007.jpg) < This set is available from SuperCheap Auto for $19.98 or from Autobarn for $45. If you're patient you can try eBay for around $10-20.
    -Drill with phillips head and also drillbit of 15mm or higher.
    -Phillips Screwdriver.

    *NOTE* You do not need to remove to unplug the car battery.
    Step 1: Move your shifter into D3 (If you have auto)
    Open the cigarette lighter/ash tray bay lid. From here, gently lift the top of the SHIFTER panel to release the TWO top clips (Your hands will suffice here). Once those are out, use your panel removal tool and again, carefully use the correct leverage to release the 4 remaining larger clips (marked in photo). It takes some effort but be gentle and patient and it'll pop. Once that's done, removal the shifter panel and if you have seat warmers unplug the cables from the bottom by simply pressing and pulling on the release and set aside the panel somewhere. We have now exposed 2 screws required for removal.



    Step 2: *NOTE* The Panel removal tool I used is as shown.
    As marked in the photo, gently remove the ash tray exposing 2 more clips alongside the 2 screws we previously uncovered. Using the Phillips screwdriver, remove these screws (marked on photo) and be careful not to lose these screws in the space below (If you have a magnet tool you don't need to worry) *NOTE* You can use a drill, as long as you can make it fit to remove the screws. Then gently, unclip the cigarette lighter bay (2 clips located right where the first set of screws are revealed)



    Step 3: You'll need to unclip the cigarette lighter from the unit, I was able to remove the black piece but the white plug I had trouble with so I left it and just set the unit to the passenger side *NOTE* The blue plug is from the seat warmer.



    Step 4: *NOTE* Cigarette lighter bay to the left. Now you need to remove the cubby. The EASIEST way to do this is open the cubby door and from the places marked on the photo, gently pull towards you and you'll hear the pop. Once you do, close the cubby and then pull the whole unit out slowly. If accidently you pulled too hard and now you're struggling to close the cubby, be patient and don't freak, you can push the cubby back to its spot to close it and then remove (As it can't be removed with door open). *NOTE* The bottom of the cubby (3 silver holes) might get caught on the clip hold of the cigarette lighter, this plastic is flexible so gently push/pull so you can remove the cubby.



    This next image shows how to take the cubby out




    Step 5: Look inside the exposed space and up into the headunit. You'll notice an exposed slot to insert the Xcarlink plug (white). Plug it in and push to ensure it's secure (You may or may not hear a 'click') Give a tug on the wire to ensure it's secure. Attach the Xcarlink with desired plugs and connect your audio device to it and give it a test to ensure it works (You'll need to press CD/AUX to get to the new CDC option on the headunit). As you can see in the photo, there's plenty of room as I originally feared it would be cramped, there's plenty of space. The red triangle shows where mine was 'dumped' lol. It just sits there, no REAL need to drill screws in or cable tie stuff but feel free if you like.


    Ensure you give yourself generous amount of cable length. Now depending on whether you want your cable to run through the glove box or through cubby decides what you do next. The glove box is simple, but bit more annoying cos of the long cable. If you want it stored in the cubby (like I have), use the drill and the 15mm drill piece or larger and in the top right corner towards the back of the cubby drill a hole. Feed the cables through and reattach to xCarlink (wher ever it's stored)
    As shown in this photo, mine was fed through like this >>


    Step 6: Putting everything back together. Start with the cubby (It's held by 2 clips at the top, and the way to line up those clips is with the 2 silver screws at the back of the exposed space behind it. Line it up, and push back into place, it may take some force. Also, the bottom 'tri-silver circle panel' underneath it might have trouble going back in, Ensure the door is closed and again push/pull on the cigarette bay clip panel to fit it in.

    Step 7: Once that's in, you will need to reconnect the cigarette lighter/ash tray bay and then put back in the 2 screws located behind the ash tray and then ensure it 'reclips' on the bottom again. Put the ash tray back in it's spot.

    Step 8: Reattach the 2 bottom screws that were originally exposed after Step 1.

    Step 9: Reattach the seat warmer plugs (If applicable) and then just reattach the shifter panel by just pressing gently and making sure all 6 clips 'pop'.

    Step 10: Pump up the tunes!

    This is how mine looks >


    If you get really, really, really stuck I found these videos pretty helpful > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xm8b4WXCmQ

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDi4HuR3sf0

    Good luck!
    Last edited by afgmoh; 12-08-2012 at 09:09 PM. Reason: Forgot photo.

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    you sir, are a legend! thanks
    '97 Teg VTi-R - GONE :'( -> '08 CU2

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    Is it possible to have your CD connected as well? dont want to lose the CD stacker as well

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    Quote Originally Posted by sensei_ View Post
    Is it possible to have your CD connected as well? dont want to lose the CD stacker as well
    The CD button on my CL9 cycles between CD1/2/3/4/5/6 (in dash 6 disc changer) and CDC (the xcarlink) so you can use both. You're not disconnecting anything only adding the xcarlink wiring.

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    great walkthrough!

    has anyone used the BT module? where di you mount the mic and how?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Softcox View Post
    The CD button on my CL9 cycles between CD1/2/3/4/5/6 (in dash 6 disc changer) and CDC (the xcarlink) so you can use both. You're not disconnecting anything only adding the xcarlink wiring.
    maybe its time i look for one for the legend. retain the stock look yet have ipod connectivity.

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    Nice walkthrough. I believe there's already one in the DIY section, where this really belongs, but still, another one can't hurt.

    Edit: I believe the other one is for Manual though.

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    Sensei, as SoftCox (lol) already stated, you don't lose the functionality of your original 6 disc CD Stacker, you just cycle through option "CD" > "CDC" so on so forth, you do not lose the FM/AM either. It's merely just adding another function with CD Quality, definitely worth the investment and does not take more than one hour to complete.

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    thanks for that. i missed it in the OP *face palm*, hence the post.

    definitely worth looking into.

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    VERY GOOD write up.
    Just did mine! without the panel removal kit. Pulled the panels off with my hands like a baws!
    I'm getting a slight buzzing sound from the audio.. but other then that all good.

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    The buzzing sound you'll get from the iPod connection cable, I assume because of no high/low noise filter. I get it too, I never used to because I have a high end JL Audio system installed (they're supposed to counteract it) but lately i get the static at low volume, and it only happens sometimes after prolonged use of the xcarlink. When I use the AUX cable I get no interference but I can't use my steering wheel controls haha. The filter won't set you back more than like $10 at the absolute worst from what I hear, guess it's something i should look into and for yourself if it really bothers you. For now I can deal with it haha

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    Quote Originally Posted by afgmoh View Post
    The buzzing sound you'll get from the iPod connection cable, I assume because of no high/low noise filter. I get it too, I never used to because I have a high end JL Audio system installed (they're supposed to counteract it) but lately i get the static at low volume, and it only happens sometimes after prolonged use of the xcarlink. When I use the AUX cable I get no interference but I can't use my steering wheel controls haha. The filter won't set you back more than like $10 at the absolute worst from what I hear, guess it's something i should look into and for yourself if it really bothers you. For now I can deal with it haha
    I'm getting the buzzing sound when its on xcarlink mode, regardless of being in aux or iphone. It goes away and comes randomly. What is a noise filter? does it plug into the xcarlink? could you send me link on the noise filter you're talking about, ebay perhaps? I'm a noob when it comes to audio.

    I don't want to use the aux since I lose the comfort of controlling the music from my steering wheel.

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