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Vehicle Installation Guide

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Summary of Contents for XM Satellite Radio XM SureConnect

  • Page 1 XM SureConnect Vehicle Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Uninstalling XM SureConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 4: What Is Sureconnect

    What is SureConnect? The XM SureConnect connects your XM radio to your FM antenna. Here are the basic tasks you’ll complete during installation: Make sure your XM radio and XM antenna are properly installed in your vehicle.  Affix the XM SureConnect to the FM antenna.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the XM SureConnect before installing it. Coupling Clip Boot Cable Wrap Coupling Cable Tie Module Contact Bracket XM SureConnect...
  • Page 6 Getting Started Locate your vehicle’s FM antenna. It’s mounted either on the inside or the outside of your vehicle. Outside FM Antenna Front Rear Front Top Rear Top Inside (In-glass) FM Antenna Front Window Rear Window Side Window...
  • Page 7 Getting Started Outside FM Antenna Front Rear Front Top Rear Top Inside (In-glass) FM Antenna Front Window Rear Window Side Window...
  • Page 8: Installing With An Outside Fm Antenna

    Installing with an Outside FM Antenna NOTE: If your vehicle has an automatically retractable FM antenna or a custom FM antenna, you cannot use XM SureConnect. Use the FM Direct wired installation instead (sold separately). Snap the coupling clip to the base of the FM antenna as shown.
  • Page 9 SureConnect seal near the bottom of the door. Then tuck the XM SureConnect cable into the door jam and up to the dash or under the carpet to the radio as shown. FM Antenna...
  • Page 10: Installing With An Inside Fm Antenna

    Installing with an Inside FM Antenna Locate the FM antenna on the inside of your vehicle. CAUTION: Do not attach the XM SureConnect to the rear defogger elements. The antenna is usually in the upper 6 to 8 inches of the rear window with the defogger located below it.
  • Page 11 Installing with an Inside FM Antenna  Clean the glass where the FM antenna is located. Make sure the surface is warm (but not hot) and completely dry before continuing. TIP! Use your vehicle’s air conditioning or defogger to keep the surface dry during installation.
  • Page 12 Installing with an Inside FM Antenna 5 Attach the coupling clip to the bracket as shown. cleaned area adhesive pad contact strip Note: Refer to instructions on previous page.
  • Page 13 Installing with an Inside FM Antenna  Route the cable behind the trim and liners. Determine the best route for the cable. CAUTION! Leave enough slack in the cable so it does not pull the contact strip away from the antenna. XM Antenna SureConnect If the FM antenna is on the rear...
  • Page 14: Finishing Up

    Finishing Up Connect the XM SureConnect cable to the antenna jack on the XM car cradle. Connect the XM antenna to the coupling module on the SureConnect.  Make sure the XM radio is securely in the car cradle, then turn on the XM radio.
  • Page 15: Uninstalling Xm Sureconnect

    Uninstalling XM SureConnect If you need to remove the XM SureConnect: Disconnect the cable from the antenna jack on the XM car cradle. Disconnect the XM antenna from the coupling module.  For an outside FM antenna, remove the wrap, if applicable. Remove the boot.
  • Page 16 © 2007 XM Satellite Radio Inc . The XM name and related logos are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc .