Sirius XM RAdio ONYX EZR User Manual page 17

Onyx EZR with Vehicle Kit User Guide
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 trim near the front of the cabin and
route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console . Coil
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 (purchased separately) .
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 18 .
Convertible
1. Bring the antenna cable from the antenna into the trunk at the front edge of the trunk lid . Keep
any bends in the cable loose . Tape or tie the cable along the inside of the trunk lid to the trunk
lid hinge strut .
2. Allow enough slack in the cable so the trunk lid can easily open and close and keep the cable
away from hinges, gears, etc ., that could crimp or cut it . Route the cable along the trunk wall and
into the cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness .
3. Route the cable through the 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 .
4. Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route
it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console . Coil 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 (purchased separately) .
5. 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 .
6. Continue with "Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power
Adapter" on page 18 .
Pickup Truck
1. Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the
windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath it .
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