This is the first of a series of guides im writing... so stay tuned..
Introduction
The Seat Satnav unit is a very expensive option when buying the car new, but these units can be had off ebay for a fraction of the price.
When buying from ebay you should receive the Unit (MFD2 or MFD3), Code card, GPS antenna, and Navigation CD or DVD.
There are several types of MFD2 unit available. Basically, VW DVD or CD version, and Skoda or seat CD versions. Be aware certain models of VW DVD units cannot play audio CD's. For a full guide of part numbers and any questions, please see www.vwnavi.com
The New MFD3 (or RNS-510) is streets ahead of the MFD2 unit, but is currently available only in VW form. For more info see this thread: http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=139127
The VW units are perfect for the job as the buttons illuminate in the same red colour as the Seat buttons. The only thing telling you is VW is a splash screen on start up.
Installation
Click images for larger version.
Generally these units are a straight swap with the original Seat Headunit.
You need to purchase one part, which is the fascia surround for the unit. This will work on both the MFD2 and 3.
Seat Part number 1P2 858 071 AN87. And this retails at £7.19 + VAT
Also I would strongily recommend a set of trim remover tools. As the fitting involves lots of trim removing, its best to protect it, with these plastic dedicated tools. These can be had off ebay for under a tenner. search for 'Trim Tool' or 'Trim Remover'
This is the set I have, I highly recommend it:
If fitting the MFD2, Vagcom would be useful, more on that later.
Head unit Removal
It is advisable to disconnect the negative terminal from the car battery first.
To start with we need to remove the factory headunit. This isnt too hard but persistence may be nessecery. I'd like to thanks Leon1p for his idea of using a cut up dvd case
First of all, you need to either use the correct seat tools to remove the radio, or make your own, as most people will!
Leon1p's idea works great. Basically you cut up the cover of a dvd case. Cut 4 strips at least 12cm long and the width of the slots on the headunit (see headunit).
the picture below shows the headunit halfway out and unlocked ready to slide out. Study it carefully!
Stick the 'removal keys' into the two slots in the radio, you need to push them quite hard and you may feel a click.
The other two keys need to be pushed in at the top of the headunit into slots which are actually hidden. Have a look at the picture which should give you a rough idea where they are. Use of the trim tool can bend the unit back and reveal the slots a bit better.
It took me a good 20minutes before I released all four locked tabs around the head unit. Use trim tools to wedge the unit out when its free. It should just pull out.
You then need to release thhe radio connector and quadlock connector.
The Head unit should now be free revealing a big hole in your centre console!
Installing the GPS Antenna
This is actually the hardest part of the install. The antenna comes with a long cable and small unit on the end. Its is upto you where you want to install it, apperently it can be hidden behind trim, as long as its covered by metal.
This is the method I used...
Comes out of the back of the unit then goes up behind the instrument cluster. Then goes round where the fuse box is. Up the A pillar. Across the front of the roof lining, then sits just in front of the Rear view mirror. I iused this method as the receiver is pretty much hidden from view inside and outside the car, as it is hidden infront of the interior light, and sits behind the widescreen sunstrip.
Firstly, remove the fuse panel cover on the right side of the steering wheel, just use the trim tool to wedge this off.
Then you will need to remove the A pillar, this also needs to be wedged on with several trim tools. it is just clipped into place using about 4 clips. Do not be afraid to pull hard.
Next, you need pull out the aircon unit above where the headunit sits. You will see two screws above the headunit hole which need to be removed. It is then a case of simply wedging the unit off as this is held in by small clips. It wont pull out very far as It is attached to a few cable looms.
It is then required that you take the dash unit, which is the large piece of silver plastic covering the instrument cluster and along the right edge of the centre console.
You will find three screws along the right edge of the centre console which will need to be removed. Bottom one is where the headunit was, and the top two are bewhind where you have pulled out the air con unit.
The picture below indicate the location of the three scews behind the headunit/air con to take the dash out.
You can then start to pull the dash out. The trim tools may be help at the top of the dash area.
This will then reveal the instrument cluster. To remove this, you will need to unscrew four screws located at the edges of the cluster. Two at the top, and two at the bottom.
The picture below indicated the screw locations, except the bottom left one is hidden! (the cluster is removed).
Once screws are remove, you just need to give the instrument cluster a tug to remove it from its plug.
You are then ready to thread the cable. round.
This shows where the A pillar is removed. I taped the antenna cable round the current loom.
Then guide it pass and behind the the fuse panel.
Then up and across the instrument cluster (I sat the cable across the plug for the cluster) This picture contains another cable loom I put behind the cluster (but pretend its the antenna cable!)
You will then need to guide it to the hole at the back of the headunit space. Small hands are helpful here!
Your cable should now be threaded through!
Regarding the other end of the antenna cable, I just tucked this under the roof lining and around the front of the interior light. Then gps receiver then just poked out of the roof lining infront of the interior light, and generally out of view.
Continued below...
Introduction
The Seat Satnav unit is a very expensive option when buying the car new, but these units can be had off ebay for a fraction of the price.
When buying from ebay you should receive the Unit (MFD2 or MFD3), Code card, GPS antenna, and Navigation CD or DVD.
There are several types of MFD2 unit available. Basically, VW DVD or CD version, and Skoda or seat CD versions. Be aware certain models of VW DVD units cannot play audio CD's. For a full guide of part numbers and any questions, please see www.vwnavi.com
The New MFD3 (or RNS-510) is streets ahead of the MFD2 unit, but is currently available only in VW form. For more info see this thread: http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=139127
The VW units are perfect for the job as the buttons illuminate in the same red colour as the Seat buttons. The only thing telling you is VW is a splash screen on start up.
Installation
Click images for larger version.
Generally these units are a straight swap with the original Seat Headunit.
You need to purchase one part, which is the fascia surround for the unit. This will work on both the MFD2 and 3.
Seat Part number 1P2 858 071 AN87. And this retails at £7.19 + VAT
Also I would strongily recommend a set of trim remover tools. As the fitting involves lots of trim removing, its best to protect it, with these plastic dedicated tools. These can be had off ebay for under a tenner. search for 'Trim Tool' or 'Trim Remover'
This is the set I have, I highly recommend it:
If fitting the MFD2, Vagcom would be useful, more on that later.
Head unit Removal
It is advisable to disconnect the negative terminal from the car battery first.
To start with we need to remove the factory headunit. This isnt too hard but persistence may be nessecery. I'd like to thanks Leon1p for his idea of using a cut up dvd case
First of all, you need to either use the correct seat tools to remove the radio, or make your own, as most people will!
Leon1p's idea works great. Basically you cut up the cover of a dvd case. Cut 4 strips at least 12cm long and the width of the slots on the headunit (see headunit).
the picture below shows the headunit halfway out and unlocked ready to slide out. Study it carefully!
Stick the 'removal keys' into the two slots in the radio, you need to push them quite hard and you may feel a click.
The other two keys need to be pushed in at the top of the headunit into slots which are actually hidden. Have a look at the picture which should give you a rough idea where they are. Use of the trim tool can bend the unit back and reveal the slots a bit better.
It took me a good 20minutes before I released all four locked tabs around the head unit. Use trim tools to wedge the unit out when its free. It should just pull out.
You then need to release thhe radio connector and quadlock connector.
The Head unit should now be free revealing a big hole in your centre console!
Installing the GPS Antenna
This is actually the hardest part of the install. The antenna comes with a long cable and small unit on the end. Its is upto you where you want to install it, apperently it can be hidden behind trim, as long as its covered by metal.
This is the method I used...
Comes out of the back of the unit then goes up behind the instrument cluster. Then goes round where the fuse box is. Up the A pillar. Across the front of the roof lining, then sits just in front of the Rear view mirror. I iused this method as the receiver is pretty much hidden from view inside and outside the car, as it is hidden infront of the interior light, and sits behind the widescreen sunstrip.
Firstly, remove the fuse panel cover on the right side of the steering wheel, just use the trim tool to wedge this off.
Then you will need to remove the A pillar, this also needs to be wedged on with several trim tools. it is just clipped into place using about 4 clips. Do not be afraid to pull hard.
Next, you need pull out the aircon unit above where the headunit sits. You will see two screws above the headunit hole which need to be removed. It is then a case of simply wedging the unit off as this is held in by small clips. It wont pull out very far as It is attached to a few cable looms.
It is then required that you take the dash unit, which is the large piece of silver plastic covering the instrument cluster and along the right edge of the centre console.
You will find three screws along the right edge of the centre console which will need to be removed. Bottom one is where the headunit was, and the top two are bewhind where you have pulled out the air con unit.
The picture below indicate the location of the three scews behind the headunit/air con to take the dash out.
You can then start to pull the dash out. The trim tools may be help at the top of the dash area.
This will then reveal the instrument cluster. To remove this, you will need to unscrew four screws located at the edges of the cluster. Two at the top, and two at the bottom.
The picture below indicated the screw locations, except the bottom left one is hidden! (the cluster is removed).
Once screws are remove, you just need to give the instrument cluster a tug to remove it from its plug.
You are then ready to thread the cable. round.
This shows where the A pillar is removed. I taped the antenna cable round the current loom.
Then guide it pass and behind the the fuse panel.
Then up and across the instrument cluster (I sat the cable across the plug for the cluster) This picture contains another cable loom I put behind the cluster (but pretend its the antenna cable!)
You will then need to guide it to the hole at the back of the headunit space. Small hands are helpful here!
Your cable should now be threaded through!
Regarding the other end of the antenna cable, I just tucked this under the roof lining and around the front of the interior light. Then gps receiver then just poked out of the roof lining infront of the interior light, and generally out of view.
Continued below...
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