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Handsfree



Handsfree Equipment, Replacing

NOTE: The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Microphone rear view mirror, replacing

Remove:







- both the sun visors.
- the roof module
- the connector (2) on top of the headlining.
- the cover on the reverse of the mirror
- the spring.

Pull out the microphone.

Installing the microphone, rear view mirror

Install:







- the microphone
- the spring
- the cover
- the connector (2)
- the microphone cable.

CAUTION: Ensure that the microphone cable is not trapped. The risk areas (1) are marked on the illustration.

NOTE: Tape the microphone cable securely.

- Up to and including 2001 week 34, the hands-free microphone is connected to the phone module (PHM via a connector in the left A-post and a connector in the roof.
- From and including 2001 week 35, the hands-free microphone is connected to the phone module (PHM via a connector in the right A-post.
- the roof module
- the sun visors.

Microphone head restraint, replacing

Remove:







- the head restraint and the upholstery.
- the tape on the connector.
- Disconnect the connector.

Install:







- the connector
- the tape on the connector
- the head restraint and the upholstery.

Loudspeaker Head Restraint, Replacing

Preparatory work

Remove:







- the seat from the car.
- the tie straps for the cable harness on the seat frame
- the connector
- the backrest upholstery.
- the head restraint upholstery.

Removing the loudspeaker in the head restraint

Remove:







- the tape holding the cable harness
- the loudspeaker.

HINT: The loudspeaker is either secured using cushioned tape against the magnet or using a bonded loudspeaker cage.

Installing the loudspeaker in the head restraint
Install the loudspeaker with the loudspeaker cage in the cutout in the foam rubber. Use hot adhesive.

CAUTION:
- Ensure that the loudspeaker cable is not trapped.
- Ensure that no adhesive spills onto the loudspeaker cone. Tape the cable harness.

Finishing
Install the upholstery for the head restraint. Insert the cable harness through the hole for the head restraint in the backrest upholstery. Position the upholstery on the backrest and install the head restraint. Tape the cable harness to the foam body of the backrest.

Install:
- the backrest upholstery.
- the tie straps for the cable harness on the seat frame
- the connector.