Sirius XM RAdio Starmate 8 Quick Start Manual page 41

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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 38.
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
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