xm_install_01.jpg
509 hits | 61.9 KB | Posted: 12/21/06
Mounting location of XM receiver. It's held in place with industrial velcro; attaching the audio ca...

xm_install_02.jpg
435 hits | 57.62 KB | Posted: 12/21/06
First attempted mounting location of the interface box that talks to the stereo. Didn't work out to...

xm_install_03.jpg
416 hits | 67.49 KB | Posted: 12/21/06
Everything in place and excess cabling neatly zip-tied up. Having to later relocate the interface b...

xm_install_04.jpg
551 hits | 57.62 KB | Posted: 12/21/06
Disaster; the AI-Net cable is about eight inches too short to reach the head unit. Ended up moving ...

xm_install_05.jpg
399 hits | 70.28 KB | Posted: 12/25/06
Detail showing the routing of the antenna lead through the grommet that carries the wiring for the w...

xm_install_06.jpg
432 hits | 47.16 KB | Posted: 12/25/06
Antenna in place against the windshield seal; this is just a test-fit without it permanently stuck i...

xm_install_07.jpg
687 hits | 63.31 KB | Posted: 12/25/06
Antenna in place against the windshield seal; the backing from the adhesive has been removed and it'...

xm_install_08.jpg
418 hits | 44.55 KB | Posted: 12/25/06
Detail showing the grommet around the hood release cable (look to the left of the plug in the bulkhe...

xm_install_09.jpg
451 hits | 64.83 KB | Posted: 12/26/06
This was the second attempt at making it all fit. Note the yellow zipties along the bottom edge of ...

xm_install_10.jpg
472 hits | 70.79 KB | Posted: 12/26/06
Where the interface box ultimately ended up. I was trying to avoid using this location if at all po...

xm_install_11.jpg
439 hits | 58.88 KB | Posted: 12/26/06
Success! All that remains to be done at this point is to activate my subscription.