Install harness behind head unit

E60525d · 04-30-2016, 02:06 PM

I tried to install a harness between the CIC unit and the factory connector. I was having difficulty sliding the CIC all the way back as the harness was in the way. It's very tight behind the CIC, not much space at all.

So my question is, how do I do this? How have you guys installed the technic harness?

I tried putting most of it on the left side but couldn't as the quadlock is too big to fit.

mathematics · 04-30-2016, 09:43 PM

oh, it fits. you have to really shove it on the bottom on the right side if your car is RHD. it sits between the plastic radio cage and the dash pad.

E60525d · 05-01-2016, 03:12 AM

Yeah, my car is RHD. So currently the harness comes from the left hand side. So your saying I can hide the connectors on the right side?

Also is it possible to loosen the cage? I removed the 2 torx either side but it didn't move.

04-30-2016, 02:06 PM	#1
E60525d Lieutenant Colonel 292 Rep 1,537 Posts Drives: 330d M Sport LCI Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Install harness behind head unit I tried to install a harness between the CIC unit and the factory connector. I was having difficulty sliding the CIC all the way back as the harness was in the way. It's very tight behind the CIC, not much space at all. So my question is, how do I do this? How have you guys installed the technic harness? I tried putting most of it on the left side but couldn't as the quadlock is too big to fit.
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mathematics Captain 71 Rep 994 Posts Drives: 08 328i e93 alpine white Join Date: May 2009 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	oh, it fits. you have to really shove it on the bottom on the right side if your car is RHD. it sits between the plastic radio cage and the dash pad. __________________ iPhone 6 Plus (iTunes library/iTunes radio/Waze, etc) to Airport Express via AirPlay. Toslink out of Airport Express to Helix P-Six DSP. PHD AF 1.C tweeters, PHD FB 4.1 midranges. Jehnert Door Cards and mid-bass'.
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E60525d Lieutenant Colonel 292 Rep 1,537 Posts Drives: 330d M Sport LCI Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Yeah, my car is RHD. So currently the harness comes from the left hand side. So your saying I can hide the connectors on the right side? Also is it possible to loosen the cage? I removed the 2 torx either side but it didn't move. Last edited by E60525d; 05-01-2016 at 05:03 AM..
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