XM SureConnect Vehicle Installation
FCC Information Please note that the power cable that has been supplied with your device is supplied with permanently attached ferrite beads. It is the responsibility of the user to use the power cable with the ferrite beads. The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by XM Satellite Radio Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Table of Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Installing the XM SureConnect Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Installation Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Installation Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Option 1 External FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the XM SureConnect Overview To install the XM SureConnect, first find a suitable location that works in your vehicle. You need to determine the location of your vehicle’s FM Antenna and properly route the XM SureConnect cables to your FM antenna. Your vehicle’s FM antenna will be located in one of seven common locations: 1. front fender 2. rear fender 3. roof top front 4. roof top rear 5. adhered to top of windshield 6. adhered to top of rear window 7.
Installation Locations 1 3 5 2 4 6 7 5
Installation Setup The following steps will guide you through the installation of your XM SureConnect 6 1. Install your XM Radio in your vehicle as described in your XM Radio User Manual but do not connect the XM antenna plug to the dock at this time. 2. Locate your vehicles FM antenna and determine the best routing method to get the XM SureConnect output cable to the FM antenna. (For external antennas (Figure 1b), the Coupling Clip needs to be routed outside the vehicle.
Installation Setup Connecting the Components External Antenna Internal on-glass antenna no boot necessary power car dock boot XM antenna glass contact bracket input cable XM car antenna or coupling module coupling clip outside output cable inside your vehicle Figure 1a Figure 1b Figure 1c 7
Option 1: External FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation Step 1: If you have an external or roof mount FM antenna, attach the Coupling Clip directly to the base of the antenna as illustrated in Figure 2. Cover the Clip with the rubber boot provided to protect and secure the clip. Secure the cable inside the trunk or hood to avoid interference or accidental damage. Installing the Coupling Clip first will avoid having excess cable outside the vehicle. a. Snap the antenna clip into place b.
External FM Antenna Routing In the front, route the cable across the weather seal near the bottom of the door to reduce water leaks. Once inside the car tuck the XM SureConnect output cable into the door jam up to the dash or under the carpet as shown in Figure 3. XM car antenna coupler clip XM receiver coupler module Figure 3 XM car antenna XM receiver coupler clip coupler module In the rear, Always cross the weather seal at the lowest part of the trunk to reduce water leaks.
Option 2: Internal On Glass FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation Identifying the On Glass FM Antenna Useful Information for Step 1: CAUTION: Do not attach the contact bracket to the rear defogger elements. In some vehicles they look similar to the FM Antenna. single open ends contact (may be hidden) You can distinguish the FM Antenna Elements from the Defogger Elements by several key features.
Internal On Glass FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation 3. The FM antenna will have a single contact point and the Defogger will have two, which are typically on opposite sides of the window. (The contact points may be hidden behind interior liners or exterior glass tinting but the key is to locate where the elements go off the window edge. The FM anten -na will have only one location while the defogger can have two or more.
Internal On Glass FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation adhesive pads antenna element in glass contact strip (b) (a) no boot required (c) (d) contact bracket with arrows for alignment Figure 6 13
Internal On Glass FM Antenna Routing Step 2: In the rear, route the XM SureConnect output cable from the antenna element, along the window edge, down to the window liner. From the rear passenger compartment tuck the cable under the carpet or door jam trim up to the front dash to the XM Receiver. See Figure 7.
Additional Information Note: When routing the XM SureConnect cable use pre-existing wire channels whenever possible to avoid loose wires on the interior of the vehicle which are susceptible to damage and to maintain a professional looking installation. Route cable carefully by taking notice of how doors open and close, as well as how seats move when they are adjusted so you can be certain there is ample clearance provided for the cable.
