Installation Pro.Fit Kit on Ford Transit Connect. Place the DTRT and the Hook Tool in the space between the dash molding and the air vent bezel above and to the right of the radio. Use the hook tool first to gently pry up the air vent bezel sufficient enough to insert the DTRT. Use the DTRT in a gentle twisting motion around the bezel to release the eleven (11) retainer clips securing the air vent bezel to the dash molding. Place bezel off to the side. Insert four (4) Mercedes/Audi radio removal tools in the slots located in the four corners of the radio as indicated by the arrows in Picture 1. Follow radio removal instructions included with the radio removal tools part number (DM-20-22).
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING:
NOTE: A maximum of 4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can be programmed to the vehicle. Programming must be done at the same time for all the RKE transmitters.
1. NOTE: Make sure the front doors are unlocked and closed, and the ignition is in the OFF position.
Turn the ignition switch from the OFF to the RUN position 4 times in rapid succession (within 6 seconds), with the fourth turn ending in OFF. If the Generic Electronic Module (GEM) successfully enters program mode, the Instrument Cluster (IC) sounds a chime.
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This bulletin is being revised to add the 2005 model year and update the part number information for Permatex Quick Grid. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 03-08-44-005B (Section 08 — Body and Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment that the radio has poor reception or radio static/increased interference when the rear window defogger is turned on. Also, some rear window defogger grids may be inoperative.
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STEP 1: The Ford radio is snapped into the vehicles dash. With the proper tool, known as Ford radio removal keys, the Ford radio can be pulled forward out of the dash. A clothes hanger can be used instead of actual Ford radio removal keys. Cut the clothes hanger and bend 2 pieces in the shape as shown in the photos above. For more information on how to remove the radio, see the diagram below.
STEP 2: Pull the radio from the dash. Unplug the antenna cable from the rear of the radio. Unplug the 2 wire harness connectors from the rear of the radio.
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Dash Disassembly:
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.
2. Unclip the trim panel surrounding the climate controls and radio including the hazard switch panel. Unplug and remove the panel. (Figure A)
3. Unclip and remove pocket if so equipped. (Figure B)
4. Remove (4) T-20 Torx screws securing the radio. Unplug and remove radio.
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Remove Factory Radio
STEP 1: Locate and remove two (2) phillips screws that secure the top of the plastic panel that covers the radio and air conditioner controls. They should be located next to the air conditioner vent levers directly above the (2) air conditioner vents. Pull the plastic panel gently from the top to remove it from the dash.
STEP 2: The radio will be held in with two (2) 7mm bolt screws; one on each side of the radio. Remove both.
STEP 3: To remove the radio, pull firmly. Unplug all connectors (1 blue, 1 white, 1 black) from the rear of the radio. Unplug the antenna cable from the rear of the radio. The radio is now free to be removed from the dash panel.
STEP 4: Since the opening is so big in the dash, The Install Doctor recommends using the plastic mounting bracket attached to the bottom of the radio just removed.
This bracket can then be attached to the bottom of the plastic radio installation kit and assure that this kit is properly aligned and secured to the dash.
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Installation step the front wheel bearing for Ford Transit:
1 Remove the wheel hub (refer to the manufacturers instructions).
2 Place the bearing separator under the bearing assembly, making sure the flat side is facing up and under the bolt holes. Tighten the bearing separator by turning the nuts evenly (fig.1B).
3 Place the puller insert into the centre of the hub, see fig.1A.
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If your original radio had a braided strap bolted to the rear of the radio.
TIP: Crimp a ring terminal to the new radios ground wire and insert a bolt through both connectors to connect the ring terminal of the braided ground wire to the ring terminal attached to the new radios ground wire.
If your original radio had a plastic connector containing a single wire plugged into the rear of the radio.
TIP: Crimp a male tab spade to the new radios ground wire. Slide it into the female tab spade connector that had originally snapped into the rear of the factory radio.
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Installation Note: This vehicle is designed with 2 different radio styles. Each radio design requires a completely different method of installation for a new replacement radio. The most important thing to understand is the difference between the plastic dash panel that surrounds the 2 different radio styles. This plastic dash panel actually dictates how you install your new replacement radio. Read below to find out why.
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Kit Contents: 1. DICE Module 2. Audi radio interface cable (vehicle specific cable) 3. Docking Cable
Installation Steps for this kit
1. Pull vehicle into service bay and access trunk area.
2. Disconnect both battery terminals. These cables must be disconnected during installation to insure proper initialization of the DICE module when the DICE when it is connected.
3. Remove radio by inserting the (4) factory keys (not included) into the slots on each corner of the radio.
4. CD changer interface will be on left hand side of radio, it is the smaller left-hand connector on the bottom of the harnesses. Remove all wiring from the radio unit and remove from vehicle.
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