Retrofitting an Electric Sunblind...

RegalRover · 10th April 2022, 08:39

Morning everyone

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

Schotten · 10th April 2022, 09:44

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!

stevestrat · 10th April 2022, 09:54

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.

xsport · 17th April 2022, 21:41

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. ...

maxi_crawf · 19th April 2022, 14:20

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.

Mogodon · 20th April 2022, 10:08

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Originally Posted by xsport

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. ...

The loom was all there in place in my 2004 facelift ZT when mine was retrofitted.

10th April 2022, 08:39	#1
RegalRover Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: May 2021 Location: Stowmarket Posts: 118 Thanks: 17 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Retrofitting an Electric Sunblind... Morning everyone 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 __________________ -Leyton and Pearl

10th April 2022, 09:54	#3
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,474 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	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. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

10th April 2022, 09:44	#2
Schotten Loves to post 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 332 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	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!

17th April 2022, 21:41	#4
xsport Posted a thing or two rover 75 club se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,644 Thanks: 358 Thanked 419 Times in 310 Posts	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. ...

19th April 2022, 14:20	#5
maxi_crawf Posted a thing or two R75 Saloon Conn CDT SE, MG ZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 823 Thanked 426 Times in 274 Posts	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.