I installed the Motorola T605 Bluetooth kit into my 2007 Outlook XR with Nav. Then, I removed it and replaced it with a Motorola IHF1000. i don't know if my t605 was defective or not, but it was unreliable, made a horrible pop whenever the phone audio came on and overall, just wasn't pleased with it.
I ordered the GMSS-3a online for about $95 and the IHF1000 came from Ebay for about $150.
The IHF1000 is WAY better than the T605. Here's a step by step on how I did it! I take no responsibility for youur installation. This is purely a description of how I did my installation. You can use this info, but only at your own risk.
Step 1 - Remove the trim around the radio. This is accompshed by working from the top down. There are two tabs underneath the upper storage unit that I was able to release with a small screwdriver. Put some masking tape across the top of the trim panel to prevent scratches. Once the top tabs are released, there are 2 more on ech side. The trim will come out fairly easily once the top tabs have been released. Once you have the trim removed, leave it connected and leat it hang to the side of the center stack
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Step2 - Remove and disconnect radio - 4 screws around the perimeter off the radio and out she comes! Then just disconnect the 2 antenna leads and the 4 harnesses.
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Step3 - Connect the GMSS-3A harness to the radio. The gmss-3a connects to the two harnesses on the right side of the radio (when looking from the front). The gmss-3a is a "T" hanress. You will plug the factory connectors into one end, and then plug the GMSS-3a into the back of the radio. The connectors on the gmss-3a need quite a push to snap into the back of the radio.
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Step 4 - Connect the GMSS-3a to the interface box. The gmss-3a comes with a black interface box. Plug the connector from the harness into the box. Make sure your jumpers are set correctly according to the picture on the box. Tuck the interface box into the area to the right of the radio cubby.
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Step 5 - Install the microphone. I put mine on the top of the a pillar and ran the wire behind the trim.
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Then popped the endcap of the dash:
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Then Into the dash and across - Detaching the panel underneath the steering wheel is easy. Just pull downward HARD on each side:
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The into the radio area by going behind the trim panel - You can also see where I nstalled the bluetooth control panel as well:
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Step 7 - Connect the bluetooth interface box. Several connections here
1 - the microphone
2 - The bluetooth panel
3 - The power for the interface box, and mute wire. I had to switch the yellow and orange wires to get the phone mute to work.
4 - The speaker output
Note that the motorola interface has 6 pins and the gmss-3a has an 8 pin harness. Here is a pic of the connections:
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Step 8 - Now that everything is connected, tuck the bluetoth interface box into the area where you put the harness box. Make sure not to place it over too far as the passenger side airbag is clearly visible behind the dash. I was able to slip it way down into the dash, almost to the floor.
Step 9 - Arrange all of your wires... Make sure all of your wires are secured and out of the way of the radio. this takes some reconnecting and connecting to eliminate tangles.
Step 10 - Reconnect the rest of the radio and install it. It may take you moving some wires aound to get the radio to fit. Screw the 4 bolts that hold the radio in. Reinstall the radio trim panel by snappng the clips in from bottom to top and you are done!
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Follow the directions that came with your phone kit to pair your device. The kit will turn on with the ignition and turn off when you open the door.
I ordered the GMSS-3a online for about $95 and the IHF1000 came from Ebay for about $150.
The IHF1000 is WAY better than the T605. Here's a step by step on how I did it! I take no responsibility for youur installation. This is purely a description of how I did my installation. You can use this info, but only at your own risk.
Step 1 - Remove the trim around the radio. This is accompshed by working from the top down. There are two tabs underneath the upper storage unit that I was able to release with a small screwdriver. Put some masking tape across the top of the trim panel to prevent scratches. Once the top tabs are released, there are 2 more on ech side. The trim will come out fairly easily once the top tabs have been released. Once you have the trim removed, leave it connected and leat it hang to the side of the center stack
Step2 - Remove and disconnect radio - 4 screws around the perimeter off the radio and out she comes! Then just disconnect the 2 antenna leads and the 4 harnesses.
Step3 - Connect the GMSS-3A harness to the radio. The gmss-3a connects to the two harnesses on the right side of the radio (when looking from the front). The gmss-3a is a "T" hanress. You will plug the factory connectors into one end, and then plug the GMSS-3a into the back of the radio. The connectors on the gmss-3a need quite a push to snap into the back of the radio.
Step 4 - Connect the GMSS-3a to the interface box. The gmss-3a comes with a black interface box. Plug the connector from the harness into the box. Make sure your jumpers are set correctly according to the picture on the box. Tuck the interface box into the area to the right of the radio cubby.
Step 5 - Install the microphone. I put mine on the top of the a pillar and ran the wire behind the trim.
Then popped the endcap of the dash:
Then Into the dash and across - Detaching the panel underneath the steering wheel is easy. Just pull downward HARD on each side:
The into the radio area by going behind the trim panel - You can also see where I nstalled the bluetooth control panel as well:
Step 7 - Connect the bluetooth interface box. Several connections here
1 - the microphone
2 - The bluetooth panel
3 - The power for the interface box, and mute wire. I had to switch the yellow and orange wires to get the phone mute to work.
4 - The speaker output
Note that the motorola interface has 6 pins and the gmss-3a has an 8 pin harness. Here is a pic of the connections:
Step 8 - Now that everything is connected, tuck the bluetoth interface box into the area where you put the harness box. Make sure not to place it over too far as the passenger side airbag is clearly visible behind the dash. I was able to slip it way down into the dash, almost to the floor.
Step 9 - Arrange all of your wires... Make sure all of your wires are secured and out of the way of the radio. this takes some reconnecting and connecting to eliminate tangles.
Step 10 - Reconnect the rest of the radio and install it. It may take you moving some wires aound to get the radio to fit. Screw the 4 bolts that hold the radio in. Reinstall the radio trim panel by snappng the clips in from bottom to top and you are done!
Follow the directions that came with your phone kit to pair your device. The kit will turn on with the ignition and turn off when you open the door.
