A suprisingly difficult PITA. Upper cover is very easy - T10 Torx driver, two screws at the bottom, and the top cover pivots up. For bluetooth users, you can easily install a mic in here.

Once the top unit is up, detach clips holding the vinyl covering, detach the microphone and it comes off.

The bottom is a royal PITA. One T10 Torx screw and one plastic clip - ended up destroying the clip to get the lower cover off.

Anyways - here it is...

 

Again, thank you Suncoast...

 

Got anymore pics, Bob? Looking to install a BT mic in this area.

 

I've been told that the location is not very good for the Dension BT microphone. Do you need to see the inside? I can snap some shots.

- bob

 

Doh! Why? Because the space is too small and/or reception from that area is bad? If not difficult, yes, pics of the inside would be great. I don't want to end up routing the mic all the way up there only to find it won't work

 

Hey Bob. Looking to tackle this tomorrow. Any chance of getting a shot of that BT mic area?

And where exactly are those T10 screws located?

Thanks!

 

You don't need to remove the bottom to flip the top up...it's a clam shell design. If I remember correctly, there are just two screws toward the front of the housing that need to be done. The clam shell will open up. It is hinged toward the back. The bottom doesn't need to be disconnected to access the innards of the top half.

bob

 

Microphone is flat rectangle piece that clips under the perforated opening.

 

Awesome, you rock, Bob!

So, would a spherical-type mic not fit?

 

Like the BT1500? I think it should fit as there is a fair amount of space, but you may need to tape it in place as the OEM mic clips into the plastic holder.

Before you thread the wiring behind the dash and button everything up, try making a call from that position first. Some folks have complained of poor audio in the OEM position.

- b

 

Yup, the BT1500. I'll give it a try before I close it up....assuming I can even get to that point

 

The other thing you could consider is using the OEM microphone and splicing it into the BT1500 wiring...I think the part number is 997 646 315 00.

 

Is there not a mic already in there from the factory??

And 'splicing'?? "Dammit, Jim. I'm a doctor, not an electrician!"

 

lol...

Did you go with the SIM card option on PCM? If not, you may not have a mic in there.

b

 

I'm the 2nd owner. Slot is there, but 99% sure it is not functional.