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Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:
Feed the cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear window.
Use a plastic putty knife or similar object to lift the rubber molding around the rear
window and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding. Route the antenna cable
around and down the window to the lowest point. If your rear window does not have rub-
ber molding, SIRIUS recommends consulting with a professional installer.
Route the antenna cable out of the window molding and into the rubber weather strip-
ping around the trunk opening. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the
cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. To avoid sharp bends in the cable,
run the cable inside of the weather stripping for a few inches, then remove the cable
from the weather stripping inside of the trunk. Keep the cable away from hinges, gears,
etc., that could damage it.
Route the cable out from the rubber weather stripping and along the trunk wall. Continue
routing the cable into the cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness.
Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim, towards the front
of the vehicle. Use the plastic putty knife 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.
Bring the cable out from the trim near the firewall 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.
Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS radio location. Leave yourself enough cable
so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the SIRIUS radio or vehicle
dock.
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