I just installed my Magellan Navigation unit into my CX-9.
On a scale of 1-10 the difficulty level of this task is about a 3. I've done this on just about every vehicle I've owned for the past 10-12 years. The CX-9 was about the easiest to take apart and put together than any of them!
I used the Proclip mount and fuse tap that I grabbed from my old Murano. The mount "sorta" fit, but after a few strips of velcro and some dremmil work it looks almost custom.
Here we go:
Aside from your mount you'll need about $12 worth of parts:
1. A tap-a-circuit:
2. An auxiliary power outlet:
3. Some Titanium Velcro
3. Your GPS, Plug in power cord, and mount. (Note the business side of the velcro installed on the mount)
Remove the following parts from your car...
The first thing you need to do is open the glove box and remove the access panel to the fusebox.
Remove the kickplate under the glove box by pulling it towards you, dropping the edge down and pushing it out of the clips.
Remove the Side plate from the console.
NOTE: The kickplate and side plate are quite easy to disconnect/reconnect. I know my explanation sux, but once you attempt it you'll see how easy it is.
Now that you've got the entire front open, here's what you do....
Remove the 15 amp auxiliary outlet fuse from the fuse box and replace it with the tap-a-circuit fuse/wire. I used the fuse on the bottom right of the fuse box. This is the fuse for your front power port. Put 2 15 amp fuses into the tap-a-circuit. (This photo shows a 20 amp fuse which has since been replaced by a 15)
Using some titanium Velcro, attach your new power outlet to the top side of the kick plate.
Connect a ground wire to the 17mm bolt in the middle of the console floor.
Figure your mount placement and put the soft side of the velcro in place.
Plug your GPS power cord into the outlet.
From this point it's just a matter of tucking and wrapping the wires and snapping the parts back together. When it's all done it should look something like this..
The NAV fires up when you start the car and turns off 30 seconds after you shut down. It's still removable, and can be taken into rentals.
The position is perfectly viewable and accessible from the drivers position, but the passenger can work it quite well. One thing I like about after-market systems is that they can be programmed while moving. Also, for the price of a factory map update, I can just replace the entire unit.
Don't get me wrong, factory NAV's are way cool, but this setup has worked well for me for a long time.
Hope this helps someone out there!
FYI: This installation is TOTALLY REVERSIBLE! I've had dealers try to disallow warranty work based on aftermarket items being installed.
DISCLAIMER: These instructions are merely a guide. If you blow yourself or your car or your electronic stuff up. It's not my fault!
On a scale of 1-10 the difficulty level of this task is about a 3. I've done this on just about every vehicle I've owned for the past 10-12 years. The CX-9 was about the easiest to take apart and put together than any of them!
I used the Proclip mount and fuse tap that I grabbed from my old Murano. The mount "sorta" fit, but after a few strips of velcro and some dremmil work it looks almost custom.
Here we go:
Aside from your mount you'll need about $12 worth of parts:
1. A tap-a-circuit:
Remove the following parts from your car...
The first thing you need to do is open the glove box and remove the access panel to the fusebox.
Remove the kickplate under the glove box by pulling it towards you, dropping the edge down and pushing it out of the clips.
Remove the Side plate from the console.
NOTE: The kickplate and side plate are quite easy to disconnect/reconnect. I know my explanation sux, but once you attempt it you'll see how easy it is.
Now that you've got the entire front open, here's what you do....
Remove the 15 amp auxiliary outlet fuse from the fuse box and replace it with the tap-a-circuit fuse/wire. I used the fuse on the bottom right of the fuse box. This is the fuse for your front power port. Put 2 15 amp fuses into the tap-a-circuit. (This photo shows a 20 amp fuse which has since been replaced by a 15)
Using some titanium Velcro, attach your new power outlet to the top side of the kick plate.
Connect a ground wire to the 17mm bolt in the middle of the console floor.
- Connect the power wire from the outlet to the power connection from the tap-a-circuit.
- Connect the ground wire to the power outlet.
Figure your mount placement and put the soft side of the velcro in place.
Plug your GPS power cord into the outlet.
From this point it's just a matter of tucking and wrapping the wires and snapping the parts back together. When it's all done it should look something like this..
The NAV fires up when you start the car and turns off 30 seconds after you shut down. It's still removable, and can be taken into rentals.
The position is perfectly viewable and accessible from the drivers position, but the passenger can work it quite well. One thing I like about after-market systems is that they can be programmed while moving. Also, for the price of a factory map update, I can just replace the entire unit.
Don't get me wrong, factory NAV's are way cool, but this setup has worked well for me for a long time.
Hope this helps someone out there!
FYI: This installation is TOTALLY REVERSIBLE! I've had dealers try to disallow warranty work based on aftermarket items being installed.
DISCLAIMER: These instructions are merely a guide. If you blow yourself or your car or your electronic stuff up. It's not my fault!
