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Background and required tools
The Saab 9-5 (M98-M05) utilize a purpose-built Clarion CD head unit (AS1) or Pioneer CD/Cassette head unit (AS2/AS3).
The AudioTroll system uses a specially designed Y-Harness to bridge the connection between the car’s instrumentation
wiring harness and the radio chassis. Installation requires the removal of the radio and climate control panel.
Required Tools
DIN Radio Removal Tools
Torx T-25 Screwdriver
*Commonly available at auto parts
stores.
*Your Saab toolkit contains one of
these screwdrivers.
Installation
Step 1: Removing the radio
Locate a set of DIN keys, these will be essential to removing the radio. Insert one DIN key into the vertical holes on the
face of the radio, repeat for the opposing side. Once the keys have clicked in, and are not able to move further, gently pry
outward on the tools as you extract the radio from the fascia panel. Set the radio aside. With a flat-head screwdriver,
gently pry inwards on the sides of the radio cage to release the clips from the fascia panel. Carefully pull the cage out of
the fascia panel. Unclip the 26-pin male connector and antenna lead from the rear of the cage. Place the cage aside.
Press the climate control unit out from the rear and disconnect the harness. Place the climate control unit aside.
Step 2: Installing the AudioTroll
The Chassis Harness Adapter is designed to be a bridge between the Saab’s dashboard wiring harness and the radio,
providing the adequate connections to the AudioTroll. Press the female connector of the harness adapter over the 26-pin
male connector from the dashboard harness, Carefully remove the AudioTroll from its static protection bag and connect
the DB-9 connector from the harness adapter to the AudioTroll unit. Now is probably a good time to figure out where you
want your iPod to sit when it is in the vehicle. The recommended installation location in a Saab 9-5 is in the center con-
sole beneath the armrest. You may choose any location that you wish, but instructions for installation in the center con-
sole are as follows.
Step 3: Running the interface and audio cables through the console
Remove the ashtray (or cubby depending on the year) by gently prying upwards on the bottom with a screwdriver and
then release the boot or gently pull off the indicator plate surround from the respective transmission control lever.
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