Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount - Sirius XM RAdio Starmate 8 User Manual

Vehicle Installation
any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it
away from any vehicle pedals or controls . Secure the excess cable with wire
ties .
4. Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location .
Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna
connector of the dock .
5. Continue with "Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and
PowerConnect Power Adapter" on page 33 .
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)
1. Feed the antenna cable underneath the rubber weather stripping of the
rear tailgate window/door and route the cable along the rear hatch . Lift the
weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace
the weather stripping . Pull the cable out from weather stripping and route it
into the cabin under the interior trim . Avoid hinges or gears that could crimp
or cut the cable .
2. Route the cable through the SUV's main cabin area under the interior trim,
towards the front of the vehicle .
Use a blunt plastic putty knife or
similar blunt tool to lift the plastic
trim just enough to tuck the cable
under underneath . Avoid side
airbag locations on back pillars and
above the doors . Airbag locations
are marked with "SRS" logos . Be
careful not to crimp or cut the
cable .
3. Bring the cable out from the
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