Before You Install
Automotive audio equipment installations can be challenging at times, even to the most experienced of installation technicians.
If you are not confident working with electrical wiring, removing and
IMPORTANT!
BEFORE THE FINAL INSTALLATION OF THE HEAD UNIT, CONNECT THE WIRING TEMPORARILY, MAKING SURE THE UNIT AND THE SYSTEM WORK PROPERLY.
1. Remove the Old Unit from the Dashboard
A. Remove the outer trim frame. | B. Insert the keys supplied with the old unit |
| into both sides of the old unit as shown |
| in figure below until they click. Push keys |
| apart and pull to remove the old unit from |
| the dashboard. |
DIN Front Mount Style | DO NOT DISCONNECT WIRES AT THIS TIME! |
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2. Mark Polarity of the Speaker Wires
Marking the polarity of the speaker wires will make it easier to connect the existing speakers to the Head Unit.
Consult wiring diagram of existing head unit before disconnecting any wires. If a wiring diagram is not available contact the manufacturer.
A. While the old unit is playing, discon- nect the wires from one speaker.
B. Take a length of masking tape and fold it around the wire so it forms a flag.
C. On the masking tape mark the polar- ity of the speaker wires (+ & - ), as well as left or right, and front or rear.
D. Double check that you marked the first speaker correctly by checking that the speaker wires are the same at the head unit.
E. Repeat this procedure for all of the speakers.
F. Mark the power, ground, and any oth- er wires also.
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