Advertisement
Quick Links
Download this manual
See also:
Installation Manual
Dension ice>Link Install
2000 540i with DSP
No Navigation
Dension iceLink Plus / Ashtray Installation
IMPORTANT- PLEASE READ
The following iceLink Plus install can be performed fairly easily with some basic tools.
My car does not have the access opening from the trunk to the back seat; however, 5 series cars
with access are not affected in a major way.
-----IMPORTANT TIPS -----
READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE INSTALLATION GUIDE BEFORE
PERFORMING THIS INSTALLATON! EDITS AND UPDATES WERE ADDED!
READING FIRST WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND WHY THE UPDATES/ EDITS WERE MADE AND
HOPEFULLY KEEP YOU FROM MAKING A TIME WASTING MISAKE.
BEFORE WE GO...
In your excitement to get you new toy installed and working,
you will have the tendency to move very quickly...DON'T!
The best advice I can offer –
TAKE YOUR TIME -- THIS IS NOT THAT HARD OF AN INSTALL!
LEGAL STUFF
Author assumes no responsibility for damage resulting from the following installation procedure.
This guide was written as a reference source only.
Advertisement
Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for Dension iceLink Plus
Summary of Contents for Dension iceLink Plus
- Page 1 Dension iceLink Plus / Ashtray Installation IMPORTANT- PLEASE READ The following iceLink Plus install can be performed fairly easily with some basic tools. My car does not have the access opening from the trunk to the back seat; however, 5 series cars with access are not affected in a major way.
- Page 2 Dension ice>Link Install 2000 540i with DSP No Navigation Installation Time – (1) Person 10 hours* * It should be noted this was the first interior modification I have performed since owning the car. I suspect more experienced BMW owners could perform this operation much quicker.
- Page 3 Instructions Part I 1. Remove the negative (-) battery cable from the post and tape with electrical tape. No picture here -- If you are unsure how to do this, please STOP now and have your system professionally installed. 2. Remove the trunk liner and side door (driver’s side) compartment that covers the cd changer. (See Photos). Take a flat head screw driver and carefully pry up on the lip of the fasteners to remove.
- Page 4 The power wires for the DA Converter are positive + (Black / White Stripe) and Negative – (Solid Black) with a plug on the other each that connects to the converter. NOTE The photo shows the positive wire as more blue and white –...
- Page 5 15’ harness and carry it to the front driver’s seat. BE CAREFUL not to snag the harness on anything or undo the work you’ve just completed. 10. Place the iPod in the Dension cradle, insert key and turn to the 2 position.
- Page 6 MISC. PHOTOS...
- Page 7 Wiring Harness & Trim Panel Removal (Driver Side / Trunk) Before we start running the harness and removing panels, STOP. Take the time to wrap tape around the connector plugs that connect the harness, etc. to the DA Converter. Note in the photos how I placed some electrical tape about 1”...
- Page 8 8. Now is a good time to mount the DA Converter to the Amp. First, clean the Amp surface and back of converter with degreaser. 9. Evenly space four 3M Dual Lock fasteners to the back of the converter and mount to the amp as shown.
- Page 9 Dension Cradle & Ashtray Fabrication To mount the cradle in the ashtray location requires some patience. If it’s late or you’re tired, save this next section until you’re well rested – Cutting the required 1/16” lip off the ashtray lid takes steady hands, if not, new ashtray lid.
- Page 10 CAREFUL with the circuit board too. NOTE: THIS STEP SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE EARLIER BUT WAS LEFT HERE AS A “HOW TO” 9. Once apart, take the shell (the part with Dension imprinted) to the ashtray and check for fit and closure.
- Page 11 However, I ran out of time and I feel properly covering the opeining with electrical tape provides some level of protection.) BACKSIDE OF DENSION ICELINK CRADLE 17. Now test fit. Be sure everything fits RED ARROW – NOTE HOW MUCH IS CUT OFF OF BACKING perfectly …...
- Page 12 21. With the center console raised about three inches – Drill a hole in the b ottom of the enclosure right beneath where the cord comes out of the cradle. Your hole should be centered and toward the rear seat but still on the bottom n the side of the enclosure.
- Page 13 24. With the excess wired pulled, now route it down the drivers side of the console, adjacent to the air duct, to the back of the console (Back to the rear ac vent opening). Now we m ust cut a hole in the carpet here (SEE RED ARROW IN PHOTO) and run the cable ONLY 18”...
- Page 14 3. Test to make sure everything works. 34. CONGRATULATIONS Front of Car YOU’RE DONE! BE SURE TO VISIT: WWW.DENSIONUSA .COM WWW.DENSION.COM FOR FIRMWARE UPDATES . PDATE AS OF DECEM BER 26 , 2005 THE LATEST FIRMWARE VER SION IS 2.03 UPDATE YOUR IPOD.
- Page 15 Miscellaneous Photos...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the iceLink Plus and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers