• January 16, 2009
• Category: DIY
• Written By: Chris
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I call this the poorman’s iPod adapter because all that is need to make this work is a standard iPod dock that ships with most iPod classic models and previous generations and a $10.00 male to male auxiliary line. So if you are on a budget or don’t want to spend $50.00+ on iPod integration then this is for you.

Tools Required:

• Power Drill
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Hair Dryer

Step 1:
Remove the large pocket just below the radio by placing your fingers on the inside bottom of the bin and pulling towards you. This should not require much force so if you pulling with all your might you must be doing something wrong.

Once you have this pocket sliding out you’ll have to detach the LED on top, twist the bracket and pull it out.

Step 2:
Remove the shift knob. This is fairly straight forward, righty-tighty and lefty-loosy. If you a manual tranny driver you need some pliers to hold the lock nut tight under the shift knob.

Step 3:
Open the bottom pocket and take a hair dryer and heat up all of the center console trim (around the shifter, e-brake, etc…), this will make the plastic a bit softer and easier to work with. At the top of the trim (in front of the shifter) take both hands and put your fingers behind the ledge and pinch inwards towards the shifter. Gently pop the front clips of the console trim and then run your fingers along the sides of the trim popping the rest of the clips. Be careful here, you can put stress marks or cracks in the trim if you aren’t gentle.

Once the plastic is up you’ll have the disconnect the seat warmer harnesses, this is easy just pinch the clips and pull straight back.

Step 4:
Remove the 4 phillips head screws that hold the bottom pocket in place to remove it, disconnect the auxiliary power from the back much like the seat warmer harnesses. Remove the rest of the philips screws that hold the console down. Don’t forget the two in the armrest! They are covered by a non-slip pad. Once you have all of the screws removed pull up the back of the console and this should free the clips holding it to the dash.

Step 5:
Using a power drill, drill 1/4″ hole inside the armrest to route your auxiliary cable through, be sure this hole is toward the very bottom of the console.

Step 6:
Drill a 1/4″ hole into the not an ashtray spot from behind, if you look closely you’ll see a perfect spot for this.

Step 7:
Insert your auxiliary wire and reassemble the center console.

Hook up the iPod dock auxiliary input to your cable and rest it in the not an ashtray spot, you’re all done! Congratulations!