Description

Scania CP19, CR19, CT19, Topline 1998 Installation Manual

You’ve got a Scania CP19, CR19, CT19, or Topline cab, and you’re looking to install satellite communication. Without the factory procedure, you’re just guessing where to run cables and which bracket fits. That’s how you end up with a rat’s nest of wiring and a receiver that shakes loose at 60 mph. This 1998 Scania CP19, CR19, CT19, Topline 1998 Installation Manual is the blueprint Scania engineers wrote for their own techs. 19 pages, no filler.

Satcom Installation: What the Manual Covers

This manual is for the preparatory work required to install a satellite communication system (Satcom) in Scania truck cabs. It was published in 1998 by Scania CV AB. The table of contents lists General info, a Short work description, Removing interior details, Routing the cable harness (instrument and floor), Fitting the receiver bracket for each cab variant, and Fitting the aerial bracket with wiring. The document ends with finishing operations. Page 3 outlines the general approach and the short work description — work carried out inside and outside the cab. That page also notes the brackets are designed exclusively for Scania to fit equipment from multiple Satcom suppliers.

Cable Routing: Instrument and Floor Harnesses

Wiring is the part where most aftermarket guides go wrong. This manual gives specific routing for the instrument cable harness and the floor cable harness. On page 7 it shows exactly where to run the instrument harness through the dashboard. For the floor harness, page 10 covers routing under the cab floor. The document specifies that on RHD vehicles the cable routing and location are reversed — a detail aftermarket PDFs often skip. Wiring diagrams are not included because this is an installation guide, not a repair manual. But the routing instructions are precise enough that you can run the harness without shorting anything.

3 Cab Variants Covered

The manual covers the CP19, CR19, and CT19 cabs, plus the Topline cab. Each cab has a different receiver bracket location and aerial bracket mounting. The table of contents breaks it down: CP19 cab (page 11), CR19 and CT19 cab (page 13), and CR19 cab with an elevated bed and Topline cab (page 15). If you are working on a Topline, do not use the bracket instructions from the CP19 section — they are different. The aerial bracket also differs between Topline and other cab types. The manual keeps them separate so you don’t drill holes in the wrong spot.

Does It Cover the Aerial Bracket and Wiring?

Yes. The section “Fitting the aerial bracket and the wiring” includes subsections for the aerial bracket on CP19, CT19, CR19, and separately for Topline. It also covers routing the aerial cable from the roof down to the receiver. The aerial cable routing is described on page 18 of the 19-page guide. You get the exact bracket designs Scania engineered — no third-party guesswork. Page 18 is critical: it tells you the cable path to avoid pinching or chafing. Aftermarket bracket kits often skip this step, leading to water leaks or damaged coax over time.

Get the Right Torque Values – If They Exist

This manual is an installation guide, not a torque spec bible. It focuses on bracket placement and cable routing, not on torque values for bolts. However, when you mount the receiver bracket or aerial bracket, you should still use factory torque values for the cab structure. For those specs, refer to the Manual Transmission or the vehicle service manual. The installation manual assumes you know the standard bolt torques for Scania cabs. If you need torque data for the Eberspächer heater that might interact with this Satcom install, check the Scania D1LC Eberspacher Heater Installation Manual.

Why OEM Documentation Matters Here

I’ve seen aftermarket instructions that tell you to “drill a 1-inch hole” with no location reference. That’s how you punch through a wiring harness. This manual comes from Scania — original equipment. The bracket shapes and cable routes were designed by the same engineers who built the cab. It’s 19 pages of specific steps: remove the rear storage box cover (two bolts), pull the upholstery off the centre console (Velcro), route the floor cable harness under the seat. Those details save you from pulling panels you don’t need to. If you’ve ever wasted half a day trying to figure out where a bracket goes, this is your map.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this manual apply to the Topline cab?

Yes. The manual includes a dedicated section for the Topline cab: receiver bracket (page 15) and aerial bracket (page 17). Do not use the CP19 bracket instructions on a Topline.

Are torque specs included?

No. This is an installation manual, not a service manual. For torque values on bolts, use the Scania workshop manual or the Manual Transmission reference.

Precision matters when you’re drilling into a cab roof and running cables through tight spaces. One wrong move and you’re chasing an electrical gremlin or a water leak for weeks. This factory manual removes the guesswork. If you want to get this job done right the first time, Access the Factory Manual.