Fitting our Fob Filter unit is a simple process, requiring only the removal of one trim panel. This is a quick job that should take 15-20 minutes. The battery does not need disconnecting from the vehicle, but the load space will need clearing to allow the rear seats to fold down. The receiver is located under the right hand side trim panel (drivers side in a RHD vehicle), so space around this area is useful to work in.
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Your remote fob and receiver should be functioning properly before undertaking fitting this filter. If the remote fob is not working and you are unable to get it to do so, there is another issue that needs investigating first. |
Your filter should come complete with one long cable tie. A couple of tools are required to remove the trim panel:
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- Fold the rear seats down - they do not need to be rolled forwards.
- Using a trim clip removal tool or other implement, pop out the three push in clips along the edge of the trim panel.
- There is a single screw as shown that must be removed:
Insert image Lift the panel from the rear seat end as shown. It will need to be levered upwards with moderate force - there are three metal clips along the window edge that the panel should release itself from.
Info These metal clips often become detached from the bodywork - this is not a problem, though try to prevent them falling down into the cavity.
Set the panel to one side - you should now be able to see the receiver on top of a metal framework. Position the Fob Filter unit on the inside of the supporting diagonal metalwork, and secure it in place with the provided cable tie.
- Unplug the white three pin connector from the receiver by depressing the tab and pulling the connector body - do not pull on the wires! Connect this into the black socket on the filter unit, and connect its own white plug back into the original receiver. If the blue wire is currently disconnected, reconnect it to the receiver. Ensure the cables are routed as shown so they will not get caught in the seat release mechanism or when replacing the trim panel:
- Test the remote fob operation before continuing.
- The trim panel now needs refitting. Check the three metal clips along the window edge of the bodywork are in place.
- If any have stayed attached to the trim panel, carefully remove them from the panel. To refit them