XM SureConnect Installation Manual

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XM SureConnect
Vehicle Installation Guide
Important: Be sure to read the information on pages 4 and 5 carefully to determine if the XM SureConnect
vehicle installation method is appropriate for your vehicle. Please reference the user and installation
guides for your XM Satellite Radio receiver for additional information about optional installation methods
like using the cassette adapter or Professional Wired FM.

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  • Page 1 XM SureConnect Vehicle Installation Guide Important: Be sure to read the information on pages 4 and 5 carefully to determine if the XM SureConnect vehicle installation method is appropriate for your vehicle. Please reference the user and installation guides for your XM Satellite Radio receiver for additional information about optional installation methods...
  • Page 2: Fcc Information

    Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the affected receiver. Increase the separation between the XM equipment and the affected receiver. Connect the XM equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the affected receiver is connected.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FCC Information ..........2 Choosing the Proper XM SureConnect Installation ....4 Installation Locations .
  • Page 4: Choosing The Proper Xm Sureconnect Installation

    If your vehicle has either of these types of FM antennas, you will not be able to use the XM SureConnect accessory. You will need to use the professional wired FM method of installation.
  • Page 5: Installation Locations

    Installation Locations...
  • Page 6: Installation Setup Overview For Option 1 And Option 2

    N N o o t t e e : : This guide assumes you have already installed your XM antenna per the instructions in your XM radio user guide. The positions of the XM antenna in the illustrations on page 9 are for example only.
  • Page 7: External Antenna

    Common connections Option 1 Option 2 for both options 1 and 2 Connecting the Components External Antenna Internal on-glass antenna no boot necessary power car dock boot XM antenna on-glass contact bracket glass input cable XM car coupling antenna module coupling...
  • Page 8: External Fm Antenna Coupling Clip Installation

    Option 1: External FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation N N o o t t e e : : I I f f y y o o u u d d e e t t e e r r m m i i n n e e d d y y o o u u n n e e e e d d t t o o u u s s e e O O p p t t i i o o n n 2 2 , , t t u u r r n n t t o o p p a a g g e e 1 1 0 0 a a n n d d b b e e g g i i n n . . S S t t e e p p 1 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.
  • Page 9: External Fm Antenna Cable Routing

    Tuck the cable under the door jam trim or under the carpet to the XM Receiver as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4 N N o o t t e e : : XM antenna cables are not illustrated.
  • Page 10: Internal On Glass Fm Antenna Installation

    Option 2: Internal On Glass FM Antenna Installation Identifying the On Glass FM Antenna in Your Vehicle U U s s e e f f u u l l I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n f f o o r r S S t t e e p p 1 1 : : C C A A U U T T I I O O N N : : Do not attach the On-Glass Antenna Bracket to the rear defog- ger elements.
  • Page 11 Option 2 (continued) 1. The FM antenna is typically found on the top 6 to 8 inches of the rear window while the Defogger is located below. 2. The FM antenna has open ends (connected to nothing) and the Defogger does not. 3.
  • Page 12: Internal On Glass Antenna Bracket Installation

    Internal On Glass FM Antenna On Glass Antenna Bracket Installation Step 1: Install the On-Glass Antenna Bracket on the interior window surface over the antenna element using the adhesive pad provided and the following steps. It may be mount- ed either vertical or horizontal depending on the portion of the antenna element most easily accessed.
  • Page 13 On Glass Antenna Bracket and Coupling Clip Installation (cont.) adhesive pads antenna element in glass contact strip Clean this area. Must be dry. no boot required On-Glass Contact Bracket with arrows for alignment Figure 6...
  • Page 14: Internal On Glass Antenna Cable Routing

    Figure 8. Figure 8 N N o o t t e e : : XM antenna cables are not illustrated.
  • Page 15: Additional Information

    Additional Information N N o o t t e e : : 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.
  • Page 16 © 2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. The XM name and related logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. XMTH-SZ04513-00...

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