How to convert the Citroen C4 RD4 headunit into an RT4 headunit.

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By Biohead, of www.c4owners.org
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With thanks to C4Owners, C4Atreros and Planete-Citroen

In order to complete this conversion, you will require the following parts:

An RT4 headunit - 6574 CP;

An RT4 specific screen - 6593 71;
An LVDS cable connecting the RT4 to the screen - 6593 42;
A new fascia, with space for the larger RT4 screen – 8212 SF;
A microphone - 6563 HS;
An aerial base - 6561 SN;
A set of cables running from aerial to dashboard - 6561 PE;
“Part B” quadlock connector;
Parrot adapter for Citroen RD4;
A set of Citroen-specific connectors:
6541.F6
6541.F7

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6541.F8

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6542.WY

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A couple of notes:
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It is not necessary to use the Citroen aerial. It is over £100 for the base and cables and requires a lot
of extra work. It is possible to buy cheaper, separate GSM and GPS antenna and locate them in the
dashboard, as this doesn’t require to remove parts of the roof lining.

Some pictures have been taken out of order, so use images as a guide only.

There are certain models of the RT4 screen. Some have a single screw hole at the bottom of either
side of the screen. Others have two holes halfway up either side. You need the double screw version.

The parrot adaptor is not needed, however it makes all changes reversible and stops the main wiring
harness having to be cut into.

8212 SF is a surround in “Carbon Fibre” finish. “Matt Black” and “Brushed Aluminium” styles are also
availble from Citroen.
The physical bit:

I advise you take the car out with the heaters on full for 10 mins. This allows the dashboard plastics
to warm up a bit and make pieces easier to remove.

You need to start by removing the RD4 headunit, using standard DIN removal tools, and
disconnecting the cabling. Disconnect the battery first.

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With the RD4 removed, you can proceed to disassemble the dashboard. To remove the tabs either
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side of the radio area, just pull them. This presents two Torx 10 screws that need removing.
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Next, remove the ashtray by pulling from behind. Then grab from behind the gearstick and pull
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upwards. Then pull each side of the radio area until the surround becomes free.
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Above the radio is a small pen tray. There are two small tabs which may need to be depressed either
side. Then just pull upwards. Take a firm grab on the current screen surround and pull on each side.

Carefully pull away the existing surround. Be careful as the screen is still attached and needs
removing. Pull up on the black tab, and then pull the brown connector out. You can now fully
remove the old surround.

Attach the screen to the two holes, near the lock/hazards buttons. I advise doing this AFTER you

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have made all the electrical connections and plugged them in, as it is hard to connect things once

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the screen is attached. I recommend bending the LVDS cable first as it makes it easier to connect to

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Once screen is attached and all connections are made, reassembly is the reverse of removal, just
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with the new surround.

In order to replace the aerial, you need to remove the rear interior light. By using a 22mm spanner
you can remove the special nut and remove the base. To run the new cables you will need to remove
the A Pillar trim, and the rubber seal around the door(s). You need to be very careful with the roof as
it will crease easily. You need to take your time with this, as the roof lining creases easily. The best
way to get from the aerial base to the rear windows is by threading a tough piece of electrical cable
in the gap, and pulling the aerial cables through.
The Electrical bit:

By using the parrot adaptor, we can avoid using the main wiring harness and make all changes
reversible. Initially your adaptor should look like this. You can remove the ISO adaptor block in the
middle as it is not required. You can either force the pins out or snip the wires. Proceed to reattach
the wires to their corresponding partner. You can join the wires via soldering or crimping. DO NOT
REJOIN PINS 9 & 15. You can remove the additional wire from the C4 end of the adaptor. Pin 11 can
be completely removed from both ends, as it is only for folding Peugeot screens.

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To RT4
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Create 3 lengths of cable roughly 50cm long. Proceed to join two of these lengths to Pins 9 and 15
from the RT4 quadlock. Attach one of the Citroen metal connectors to the other end of the
extension cables. On the third cable, place a Citroen metal connector on one end, and a Part B
quadlock metal connector on the other. The Part B metal connectors are slightly larger than the
Citroen ones.

Place the extension of RT4 Pin 9 into position 1 of the new Citroen plastic block connector. These
positions are labelled on the block itself. RT4 Pin 15 needs to go into position 3. Place the third
extension cable into position 2, and the other end of this cable into position 5 on the Part B plastic
connector block. Assemble the Citroen connector by sliding the plastic block into the connector (it
will only slide in one way) and then sliding the cover on. Slide the Part B connector into housing,
then place it in the parrot adaptor slot.

Connect the adaptor to the existing wiring harness, and then to the RT4. Place the Quadlock B
connector into the socket on the RT4. Attach the new Citroen connector to the brown connector on

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the screen. Connect the screen cable to the RT4 and screen and connect all the aerial connections.

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Position the RT4 into place in the car.

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Reconnect the battery and test.
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Insert in Part B connector