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Re: Adding DVD and rear monitor to '98 740iL (archive)
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Posted by rob on December 12, 2000 at 00:22:29:

In Reply to: Re: Adding DVD and rear monitor to '98 740iL posted by Paul on December 04, 2000 at 08:54:12:


My '98 has an A/V in & out jack on the rear of the center console, below the vents and cigarette lighter. There is also a button to control the TV. The jacks take a mini-plug.


My 98 did not have any A/V jacks. Here's what I did:

1. Mount 2 blocks in each side of trunk to allow a "component shelf" to be slid in and removed at will. The shelf is used for a VHS tape player that can be accessed from inside the car through the storage/armrest in the center of the back seat. The sheet metal is pre-punched for a ski sock. You can cut a clean hole, and trim it with appropriate moldings (go to an auto seat supply store).

2. Remove cigarette lighter and replace it with a custom IR repeater. Bring wires to trunk.

3. Place videw jack in cnter console. Portable 5.5 lcd panel custom made for car fits between seets.

4. Pull up the window shades and let the kids have fun.

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