MLink Installation Guide

Locate the battery in the trunk. Remove the terminal cover and disconnect the negative (-) terminal. Wait at least 2 minutes before proceeding.

If you have a hybrid model, it has a second 12V battery at the front of the vehicle. Disconnect it as well before proceeding.

Insert a 10mm socket into the access holes on the rear of the steering wheel and undo the two airbag bolts. Carefully pull the airbag forward and disconnect the connector.

Using a T20 Torx bit, remove the two screws on the front face of the steering wheel.

Pull each shift paddle toward you to unclip it, then disconnect the connector.

Remove the two T20 screws on the rear of the steering wheel.

Using a plastic pry tool, carefully release the trim panel that holds the OEM volume and phone buttons. Disconnect any connectors.

Lift the top cover away from the steering wheel hub.

Seat the MLink button unit in place of the OEM trim and secure with the T20 screws. Route the wiring harness down through the steering wheel column.

Refit in reverse order: top cover, trim panel, rear T20 screws, shift paddles, front T20 screws. Reconnect the airbag connector and press firmly until it clicks.

Using a plastic pry tool, carefully remove the center console trim panel to expose the gear selector module.

Remove the four T20 bolts holding the gear selector bracket.

Locate the 4-pin connector on the gear selector module. Unplug it, then plug the MLink harness in-line: car-side -> harness -> module.

Disconnect the 18-pin connector from the gear selector module.

Using a toothpick or pin tool, press the retaining tab on pin 12 and gently pull the wire out from the rear of the connector.

Push pin 12 into the corresponding slot in the MLink harness connector until it clicks.

Reconnect the 18-pin connector to the gear selector. Tuck the MLink controller into the center tunnel, away from any moving parts.

Refit the 4 x T20 bolts on the gear selector, then reinstall the center console trim.

Download the MLink app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).

Press and hold both M1 and M2 buttons simultaneously for 6 seconds. You have 30 seconds to connect via the app before the controller resumes normal operation.

Open the MLink app, go to the Connect tab and tap Scan. Select your controller, then navigate to Profiles to set the desired drive mode for M1, M2, and M1+M2. Tap Update Controller to save.

The airbag clips onto three spring-loaded pins. If it appears uneven, remove the airbag again, locate the T20 bolts holding the spring mechanisms, and make very minor adjustments - a small turn is enough. Reinstall and check.