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10th April 2022, 08:39 | #1 |
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Retrofitting an Electric Sunblind...
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Thinking about sticking in an electric sunblind to my Connoisseur to add some SE features. I have read some other posts on this topic but I might as well ask just to clarify some things. First off, how would I know if the wiring is or is not in place? Secondly, which might sound stupid, do I only need the sunblind itself and the switch or is there more that I need? And last of all, how tricky is it to do so? As I know nothing about mechanics..! Any help appreciated Many Thanks
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10th April 2022, 09:44 | #2 |
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Morning, should be a simple fit. I did it with my connoisseur a few years ago. The cables at both ends should be there all taped up. Getting the old shelf out is the easiest part. If I recall I took all the trim off around the back seats (folded down of course!), you’ll find the plug taped back in there. Behind the switch panel you‘ll find the corresponding switch plug taped back too, have a look it should be there (I think green?). Now the fun part is to get the new one into the tight space and makes sure it sits down correctly at the back, just under rear screen. Careful not to damage/dislodge any other cables there. Put all back in place. Go play with new toy!
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There is a how to in pdf. format. Click on this https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/ind...?thepage=howto and scroll down the page until you see it.
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start at the dash end and try to locate the plug connection behind the switch panel first. if the wiring is already in place at the front there , then the rear screen loom will be there too. i think after 2002 some were not fitted with looms on all models , up to the club s.e , due to project drive. however you may be lucky . the plugs can be difficult to find behind the dash panel and will be taped back on the loom ,out of the way , if they are there. as mentioned previously there is a post or two on here to help. be carefull of the heated screen wiring as there is not much room in there to remove the panels. i hope you are reasonably fit to do the job , as you will find out im sure. ...
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As per pervious comments see if you have the wiring already installed and taped up, then all you need are the electric blind already in the shelf (complete) or the blind to put in your existing shelf (the cut out lines are already on the back of the shelf and the dash switch) it can be a faff but once done you then have the benefit of a rear blind, all I would say is they tend not to get used much so its worth running it up and down once a week or so, I fitted one in my 190+ which already had the wiring installed.
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