Hiya Guys
Well today I tackled the fitting of my new Bluetooth kit (Thanks to Eddie-NL for the purchase)
I thought I would do a guide as there are some around but not for fitting to a mk5 golf.
So here we go....
First off a box full of parts
Then by moving the front seat forward there are some pre cut squares which need to be removed (dont you just love working on VW's!!)
Then opposite there is a large section which is also pre cut. No need to fully remove as the wiring loom is all that's needed to fit through here.
There are two black plastic inserts which fit into the holes which have no been exposed
Next job was to lift up the plastic trim which runs along the door so the the new loom can be run down the side, with the other looms.
Next job was to remove the plastic trim in the foot well where the boot release handle is. Took a few mins but realised there is a black plastic clip which needs to be pushed out to release the handle.
Once the handle is removed there is a small black plastic cap and screw which needs to be removed.
Once both removed the plastic trim can be removed
Now with the plastic trim removed the carpet and underlay can be lifted up exposing the other loom wires which are there
Now you need to start putting the new bluetooth loom in place, to make this easier i removed the large black plastic housing so that it was easier to slip underneath the carpet.
It quite a tight fit but it is possible to slide the loom underneath the carpet over to the large cut out where the Bluetooth unit will be fitted
Then the plastic housing was refitted
The loom was then fitted along the floor and along the side of the car (plus a hoover of the carpet
)
The next step was then to remove the plastic trim on the side of the dashboard exposing the fuse board
The next job is to remove the trim on the A pillar, this does have a hidden screw underneath the "Airbag" badge which can be missed
Once that screw is removed the trim pulls off, there are 3 clips holding it in place
To make fitting the mic cable the vanity light and grab handles need to be removed
Then to get into the central overhead console the sunglasses holder needs to be removed
Then with that out of the way the grill can be removed
Which then exposes two screws which need to be removed
Once removed the main section can be removed
There is a piece of foam in place where the mic would be, which is simply pulled out.
Then the mic can be fitted
Also good chance to clean the plastic for the lights, mine was quite grubby and a few small dead flies in there!!
Now need to route the mic cable
Found the best way was to route it from the side of the car to where the vanity light would be
This can then be pulled down to follow the A pillar
Then from where the vanity light to where the central overhead console is, Didn't need any wire or something similar, as the cable is quite stiff can be pushed through on its own.
Now just need to connect the mic cable to the mic and refit the light unit
Then to cable tie the mic cable in place
Now need to get the bluetooth loom and mic cable to the RNS-510, so decided to do this by running it along the footwell, so unscrewed the cover and placed along the bottom. There is just enough clearance to get the end with the big plugs through and to the back of the RNS.
No to take out the RNS-510
With the RNS removed you can get your hand down the back to the two large plugs on the end of the bluetooth loom and pull it through
With this plug and play loom you just need to simply plug it into the existing plug and then the new plug on the bluetooth loom plugs into the RNS
Then need to put everything back together
Now need to attach the bluetooth antenna to the unit and fit it into place
Fit the cover over the top
Now its time to code the unit in via VCDS. All that needs to be done is to select Telephone in the Gateway section. (number 77)
Now there should be a new Telephone button which is now available, the codeing should be set, but in here you can change the pin code for the bluetooth, default is 1234. You can also tell the unit if you have MFSW etc.
Then turn on the unit and turn on bluetooth on your phone, my iPhone 4S only took 30 seconds to find the cars bluetooth and pair.
You now have full acces to your phonebook and missed calls and recieved calls. I was really surprised how much info there was and that it was all on the RNS
I did think there was an option to see your text messages on there too, but can't see anything?!!
