Installation
Mounting the SIRIUS Antenna
The SIRIUS antenna has powerful magnetic mounting to hold on place to metal surface. The antenna’s tail protects the exposed portion of antenna cable from the elements. The tail has an adhesive strip that will firmly adhere it to the vehicle.
1 Find an antenna location on a metal surface al |
least 12"x12" (30.5cm x 30.5cm). Best reception |
is achieved with antenna mounted on the |
•It is important that the insulation on the SIRIUS antenna cable does not become cut or nicked during the installa- tion produce.
•Do not route or pull the SIRIUS antenna cable against sharp edges or around sharp corners.
8Route the cable from lowest point of the window in to the trunk. Running antenna cable under the interior trim that connecting the antenna input to the unit.
Japanese cars
1Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> (page 40) and then remove the hard rubber frame.
2Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws.
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Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit
If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off.
1 | Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber |
| frame> (page 40) and then remove the hard |
2 | rubber frame. |
Drop open the faceplate by pressing the Release | |
3 | button. |
Tighten the screws (ø2.6 × 12 mm) (Accessory | |
| 5) in the holes shown on the diagram. |
roof; mounting on the trunk lid will work for |
convertibles. |
Roof
6½"
Rear Window
• SIRIUS antenna installation should be carried out at or |
above room temperature. Colder temperatures could |
affect the curing time antenna tails adhesive. At room |
temperature, maximum adhesion usually occurs within |
72 hours. During this period, car washes and other |
contact with antenna and tail should be avoided. Warmer |
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8 mm
T/N
T: Toyota cars
N: Nissan cars
Accessory5
Trunk lid
6½"
•For the best reception, the antenna should be mounted exactly 6.5" (16.5cm) away from the vehicle’s rear window, so that only the portion of the cable that will be protected by the tail is exposed.
•If the vehicle has a roof rack or skid ribs, it may be necessary to mount antenna
2Use the provided alcohol wipe
3Place the antenna at the selected location. The magnet will adhere it to the vehicle.
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5Remove the protective form one side of the adhesive
6Remove the protective form other side of the adhesive
7Route the exposed portion of the antenna cable from the end of the tail to the vehicle’s interior by tucking it underneath the rubber molding around the vehicle’s rear window.
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temperatures will also make it easier to route the antenna |
cable around any windows or other obstructions. |
non-Japanese cars
Metal mounting strap (commercially available)
Firewall or metal support
Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place.
Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)
•Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).
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Accessory3...for Nissan car
Accessory4 ...for Toyota car
•During installation, do not use any screws except for those provided. The use of different screws might result in damage to the main unit.
•Damage may occur if a screwdriver or similar tool is used with excessive force during the installations.
4Tighten the screws (ø2 × 4 mm) (Accessory 6) in the holes shown on the diagram.
Accessory6
5Tighten the screws (ø2 × 6 mm) (Accessory 7) in the holes shown on the diagram.
Accessory7
•Never insert the screws in any other screw hole than the one specified. If you screw them in another hole, it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.
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