BrandMotion Direct Connect iPod Adapter User manual

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Direct Connect iPod Adapter
Ford Mustang
Installation Guide
Connection to factory AM/FM/AUX Radio or factory
Satellite Radio
Equipped with Single CD, CD6 or Audiophile RADIO
Or with any of the above plus a SIRIUS SATELLITE RECEIVER
©2007 Brandmotion LLC

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Contents
1 Congratulations / Contact info
2 Radio Connection
2 Radio Configuration
3 Parts List
3 Tools Required
4 Radio / Adapter Installation Guide
13 Satellite Receiver Connection
13 Satellite Configuration
14 Parts List
14 Tools Required
15 Satellite / Adapter Installation Guide
Congratulations / Contact info
You've purchased a Brandmotion iPod Adapter System designed, engineered, and built
specifically for your Ford vehicle. We have made every effort to ensure that your Brandmotion
iPod Adapter meets the highest quality standards in terms of fit, durability, finish and ease of
installation.
At Brandmotion, we are automotive interior “real estate developers”. We look over the
horizon to understand what automotive consumers want inside their vehicles. With our
market knowledge and design expertise, we develop unique, high value, integrated
accessories to fill those wants.
Our products are designed to auto industry standards, produced for seamless integration, and
engineered for Plug-and-Play installation. We work directly with car companies to develop
interior accessories simultaneously with their new vehicles.
If you have specific questions about your Brandmotion product or wish to place another order,
please contact.
Brandmotion Operations Center
2328 Alger Drive
Troy, MI 48083
Website: www.brandmotion.com
e-mail us::
customer [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Radio Connection
This section pertains to Ford Mustang vehicles that do not have a
factory-installed satellite receiver.
To install the iPod Adapter you will need to access the back of the OEM
radio in your vehicle. Specific instructions for removing the trim in your
vehicle are included in this guide.
If you are not confident that you can safely remove your interior trim to
perform the installation, contact your dealer or a competent mechanic
for assistance.
Radio Configuration
You should be installing you Brandmotion iPod Adapter into a Ford
Mustang with an OEM radio that is similar to this picture.

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Parts List
Adapter Box iPod Connection
Cable
Radio Short
Harness
Tools Required

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Lift off the shifter trim ring.
Apply the parking brake by lifting up.

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Remove the two Phillips-head fasteners on the rear of the center
console housing.
Lift up the center console housing starting at the rear corners.

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Remove both HVAC trim panels.
Remove the six 7mm hex-head fasteners that hold the HVAC bezel.

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Pry up the HVAC bezel starting at any corner.
Remove the four 7mm hex-head fasteners from the radio.

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Pull the radio out.
Disconnect the 24 pin & 16 pin connectors from the back of the radio.

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Connect the iPod Adapter Vehicle Harness to the radio.
Connect the other end of the adapter to the vehicle harness.

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Connect the harness, and the iPod Connection Cable to the Adapter
box.

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Secure the iPod Adapter box to the vehicle in a location that won’t
interfere with any other equipment.
Route the iPod Connection Cable through your vehicle to a location
near where you want to locate your iPod.
If your location cannot be reached by the 1 meter cable, you may need
to mount the Adapter box closer to the iPod location.

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Test the system for functionality before you re-install your vehicle trim.
See the owner’s manual for operating instructions.
AVOID ANY MOVING PARTS or SHARP EDGES – for example; VACUUM
MOTORS, BRACKETS etc.
REVERSE TRIM REMOVAL STEPS FOR RE-INSTALLATION
This unit is designed for negative ground 12 V DC operation only.
Do not pinch the wires under a screw, or in moving parts (seat railing,
etc.)
Before making connections, turn the car ignition off to avoid short
circuits.
Be sure to insulate any loose, unconnected leads with electrical tape for
safety.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.

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Satellite Receiver Connection
This section pertains to Ford Five Hundred / Mercury Montego vehicles
that have a factory-installed satellite receiver.
To install your iPod Adapter you will need to access the satellite
receiver in your vehicle. Specific instructions for removing the trim in
your vehicle are included in this guide.
Your satellite receiver is located in the trunk, on the passenger side
fender, behind the carpet panel. You will need to move the carpet
panel to access the satellite receiver.
If you are not confident that you can safely remove your interior trim to
perform the installation, contact your dealer or a competent mechanic
for assistance.
Satellite Configuration
You should be installing your Brandmotion iPod Adapter into a Ford
Five Hundred / Mercury Montego vehicle with a Sirius Satellite Receiver
and an OEM radio that is similar to the pictures shown.

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Parts List
Adapter Box iPod
Connection
Cable
Satellite Long
Harness
Tools Required

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If your vehicle is equipped with the sub-woofer & amplifiers, remove
the four 10 mm hex-head fasteners from the rear audio cluster in the
trunk.
Remove the 10 mm hex-head fasteners and lift the remaining audio
components away from the side of the trunk.

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The satellite receiver is located behind the trunk lining.
Pull down the trunk lining to expose the satellite receiver.
Remove the 10 mm hex-head fasteners from the satellite receiver
bracket.

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Disconnect the plug from the Sirius Satellite Receiver.
Connect the iPod Adapter Vehicle Harness to the receiver & to the
vehicle harness.

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Route the harness forward behind the trunk liner to the rear seat.
Lift up the rear seat by pressing the two tabs on each side of the rear
seat bottom. Tuck the harness beside the rear seat.

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Loosen the rear quarter panel to route the harness underneath.
Remove the christmas tree fastener.