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Hey, guys I recently installed a GROM USB Adapter in my ES300, with a Bluetooth dongle. The entire process is very simple. No wire cutting is necessary; it is all plug & play.

Included is the GROM Adapter (TOYA3), “LEX” Harness Cable, 3.5mm input cable w/ USB female, (optional – Bluetooth Dongle ($50), iPod Cable with Charge & Control ($24.99), and I believe they sell a flush mount for the AUX ($10).

I only purchased the Bluetooth Dongle, didn’t need the iPod Cable, as I don’t believe it’s compatible with the iPhone 5 yet.

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First step is to remove the climate control unit; a few clips hold it in. Pry at the bottom on both sides. It will pop out. Be careful not to scratch anything while prying.

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Now, remove the 4 bolts holding in the radio. In the picture below you only see 2 bolts, but if you look further up you will see an additional bolt on each side. I wasn’t able to get a good picture of them, but trust me you will see them.

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Once you remove the 4 bolts holding the radio, you can pull on it and it will pop out. It is held in by a few clips as well, as seen in the picture below. (sorry the picture didn’t focus)

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Now, look at the back of the radio. You will see one cable connected into the radio. Disconnect it.

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Now, take the cable you disconnected from the radio, and plug it into the female end of the “LEX” cable provided by GROM.

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Take the smaller Male end of the “LEX” cable, and plug it into the back of the radio where you first disconnected the original cable that was there.

I forgot to snap a picture of it, but just refer to two post #5.

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Now, take the larger Male end of the “Lex” cable that plugs into the GROM unit and bring it underneath that divider in the center console (circled in white).

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Take the larger larger Male end of the “Lex” cable and plug it into the GROM unit.

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In this step, I plugged in the 3.5mm/usb cable into the GROM adapter. It should get plugged into EXT2. I only did this step for demonstration purposes; I then disconnected it, as I don’t need it. So, once you connect it, route the wire to wherever you feel comfortable. It’s a personal preference. The glove box will be the easiest.

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Here I plug in the Bluetooth Dongle, into the EXT 1 port.

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Take the microphone and insert it into its holder as shown. Also apply the adhesive to the holder and peel both sides of it.

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Now go ahead and mount the microphone. I suggest mounting it behind the rear view mirror, you may choose a different location if you desire.

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Tuck the wire under the headliner. And bring it around the pillar. I had a tough time trying to fit this wire in between the gap shown in the picture. I eventually got it in, just be careful not to damage the wire.

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Tuck the wire behind the weather stripping.