i am installing the changer right now!
hey everyone, i'm installing the changer now but i ran into a problem. first off, let me say that there is NO fiber optic prewired. i got the dealer manual on how to install these things on ebay with my changer. although i got a fiber optic cable with my purchase, the instructions say to go into the trunk, under the trunk mat, there is a small box next to the spare tire held in place with clips. it says to release the clips and there should be the fiber optic cable (it also says that there are other cables there, but the fiber optic cable is the orange one not connected to anything, even though it may be tied to other cables that are connected) my fiber optic cable is very thin and flexible, although resilient (a springy type wire) it's orange, it goes from one end to two. on the biggest end, there are what looks like 2 leds. and it's about a foot long. removing the ashtray was a pain. makes sure you have 20 torx screwdriver before you attempt to install. cutting out the perforation was a PAIN (the plastic is thick and plentiful...i used a razor sharp knife and i had to "saw" the area for a while before each plastic piece broke) anyway, this is a guide on how to find and then identify the cable, with a few disclaimers. thought it might help because no one who's posting has started to install and everyone who is is just speculating (no offense) hope this helps!
ps. i'm stuck in the install - i can't get the vent assembly out. i removed the torx screws and the vents are pointing up (with the extra click from the tabs) the whole thing is loose, i just can't get it out. if anyone knows how, let me know that would be great. thanks
joe
2002 black/black manual leather everything but the changer..doh! (yup i have illuminated sills and heated seats. but no navi.)