Vehicle harness (1)
Black wire (2)
Bolt (3)
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1.6 Important Compatibility Notes
If your vehicle is equipped with an external factory CD changer, you must disconnect it in order to install the
interface. You will lose the use of the external CD changer to gain the use of your iPod, Bluetooth or MP3 player.
Any built-in CD changers will remain working.
Chapter 2 – General Installation
2.1 Installation location:
Most installations will require you to remove the factory radio in order to plug in the vehicle-specific harness. For
some vehicles, you will also have the option of connecting the interface to the factory pre-run CD changer cable
located in the trunk or glove box.
2.2 Tools needed:
In many cases, no special tools are required to remove the stereo. For some stereos, it is better to use car stereo
removal tools. Please consult your local car audio shop or your vehicle’s dealership for instructions or assistance as
necessary.
2.3 Preparation and adapter installation
1. Remove all CD’s from Head Unit or CD Changer then turn off car engine and remove key from ignition
2. If your radio uses a
Security Code
, make sure that you have the code before unplugging the radio.
3. Un-mount your radio from the dash in order to gain access to the back side of the radio. Some vehicles
require special tools to remove the radio. Please consult your vehicle’s dealership or a local car audio
professional as necessary.
4. Attach the car harness connector to the back of the stereo via the CD changer port. Connect it firmly without
forcing it. Connect the other end to the interface
5.
VW / AUDI / Seat / Skoda : there is a single black cable on the vehicle specific harness (3)
you will
need to attach it to the metal part of the car stereo chassis or other grounding location. Failure to attach the
black cable to the chassis of the stereo or other ground will mean that the NEO adapter will not work!
Remove the PVC from the end of the black wire (2)
(a) Connect the end of the black wire (2) to the metal part of the car stereo chassis or ground. You can
connect it under the bolt (3) if present
(b) Make sure solid contact is maintained between the striped black wire and the metal part of the car
stereo body.
6.
For AUDI vehicles only:
For some AUDI headunits an additional part or harness modification is required in
order to gain the access to the CD changer port. The 8-pin CD changer port on such stereos is occupied by
a solid 20-pin connector. Please contact NEO Car Audio to get a special harness to retain factory
connections
