Disclaimer: Do this at your own risk!
Things needed:
- CUI Inc 3.5mm panel mount audio jack w/ 4 connectors (PN: SJ-43502PM)
- 22 gauge electrical wire
- solder hardware or crimping
- drill and 1/4 drill bit
Installation:
First, find the place you want to mount your 3.5mm jack. I chose the same spot as it is in the Sport Fit. I started by drilling a smaller hole first and then working my way to the 1/4" size bit. If you purchase a different 3.5mm jack make sure you check if it is suitable for 1/4" size bit.
Here are pics of the two screws that hold in the little bracket.
Pic of the jack screwed into the bracket.
It was already pretty tight without the nut, but I put it on there anyways just in case. Oh yeah for the BLING factor too!
Second, solder about 5 feet of 22 gauge wire onto each of the 4 connectors on the 3.5mm plug and heatshrink or electric tape them. Mark each cable so you remember which one is which.
Third, remove the headunit and then mount the 3.5mm plug and route the cable up to the back of the headunit.
Fourth, time to solder or crimp the wires coming from the 3.5mm plug to the back of the headunit.
Use Diagram B and connect the following:
3.5mm Jack to Harness
Terminal 1 to B15 (AUX DET)
Terminal 2 to B14 (AUX R)
Terminal 3 to B13 (AUX L)
Terminal 4 to both B3 (AUX SIG GND) and B4 (AUX SHIELD GND)
Here are B13 and B14 soldered and I have the heatshrink ready to be shrunken.
It's a pretty easy installation. It is just time consuming getting the headunit out etc. Let me know if you guys need any more detail.
What it might look like when you are done.
