Help:3G MMI Plus Install
additional pics of the install process can be found in the 3G MMI Install
Remove the trim using a
trim removing tool. Gently
pry the gaps between the
trim and the dash.
Disconnect
the
hazard
flasher
button
cable
pressing the latch. Retain
the metal clips from the trim
for it may be required
Unscrew four T20 screws.
Mind the left lower gap as
there is risk of losing
screws. Mask the gap first
.
Remove LVDS cable carefully by
pressing the side latch and pull
Remove the center air vent by
prying gaps with the removing
tool. Disconnect a wire attached
by pressing the latch and pull out
Remove the MMI Console by inserting the Radio removal tools into the slits towards the bottom front. Pull the radio out.
Disconnect and remove the
radio.
(If the gear knob interferes while
removing, turn keys into ignition mode
without pressing brake pedal
and then
press the pedal, switches gear knob to
Drive,
turn
off
the
key)
Open the passenger
side fuse
panel cover and remove a screw.
Using 8 mm hex driver, remove
all screws (For A4, the total of
7
screws inside
the glove box).
There is a screw behind the AMI
interface. Remove two screws on
the bottom side. As you
remove the screw, the
glove box will be dangling.
Support properly. Pull the compartment down gently.
Be careful for upper front side latches.
Shake the compartment
gently and
the
latches
will
be
released.
Run the supplied cables
properly
through the gaps.
Disconnect the original
CAN BUS wire (red
connector)
from
the
interface inside the right
corner of the glove box
(Must turn off the car
before disconnect).
Connect the original CAN BUS
wire to the CAN BUS receptacle
on the supplied cable, and
connect the Bypass from the
cable into the CAN BUS interface.
(Do
not start
the car until you
finish the connection.
Connect all connectors
with
GPS and the Radio, and then
reassemble.
GPS and Data Antenna fit well in the dash center speaker area. Pry the cover off (be careful). The GPS antenna fits on the right, and the Data antenna fits on the left. The GPS antenna wire can be routed under the speaker to the leftside. Both connectors can be fed through a gap in the middle by carefully prying the gap open a bit. Dont worry, it stretches and goes back.
