Some time ago I installed an active holder for my Tomtom GPS and took some photos along the way. So here is a step by step tutorial of how to install a fixed GPS holder in an Alfa Romeo 159.
I used an active Brodit holder together with a brodit mounting bracket to create a clean fixed GPS holder for my Alfa 159.
1. The tools for the job.
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2. An extenstion cord for the cigar lighter is going from the cigar lighter right under the steering wheel where it can be placed on top of the air bag. Please not in front of it! ;)
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3. I'm using a brodit active holder which has a pretty small extension cord attached. So that is why I used the extension cord and plug it in under the steering wheel.
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4. The next thing is removing the left vent by using the 2 hex wrench tools. Put them in the vent just behind the blades in opposite directions. One pointing up, the other one pointing down. And now pull them towards you.
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5. Once the vent is out, you need to drill a hole in it. Look at the photo to see where exactly you need to drill it. Be carefull, this is the only location that allows you to keep on using your vent without problems.
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6. Remember the extension cord of the Brodit holder? You can detach the holder from the plug so you only have the cable with the small USB plug at the end. You need to fondle the plug from the steering wheel up to the right side of the vent. I have large fingers so that went quite well for me but you need to have some "fingerspitzengefül". The result will look something like this.
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7. If you put the plug through the hole and reposition the vent you get this. Sorry for the tools in front :)
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8. After reassembling the holder you will have one fine active GPS holder.
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