Pioneer DEH-2300, DEH-12 Installation, DIN Rear-mount, DIN Front/Rear-mount, DIN Front-mount

Installation

Note:

•Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily, making sure it is all connect- ed up properly, and the unit and the system work properly.

•Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure proper installation. The use of unauthorized parts can cause malfunctions.

•Consult with your nearest dealer if installation requires the drilling of holes or other modifica- tions of the vehicle.

•Install the unit where it does not get in the dri- ver’s way and cannot injure the passenger if there is a sudden stop, like an emergency stop.

•The semiconductor laser will be damaged if it overheats, so don’t install the unit anywhere hot

— for instance, near a heater outlet.

•If installation angle exceeds 60° from horizontal, the unit might not give its optimum performance. (Fig. 3)

60°

Fig. 3

Removing the Unit (Fig. 5) (Fig. 6)

Frame

Insert the release pin into the hole in the bottom of the frame and pull out to remove the frame.

(When reattaching the frame, point the side with a groove downwards and attach it.)

Fig. 5

DIN Rear-mount

Installation using the screw holes on the side of the unit

1. Remove the frame. (Fig. 7)

Frame

Insert the release pin into the hole in the bottom of the frame and pull out to remove the frame.

(When reattaching the frame, point the side with a groove downwards and attach it.)

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About the fixing screws for the front panel (DEH-2300 and DEH-23)

If you do not operate the Detaching and Replacing the Front Panel Function, use the sup- plied fixing screws and fix the front panel to this unit.

Fixing screw

Fig. 10

DIN Front/Rear-mount

This unit can be properly installed either from “Front” (conventional DIN Front-mount) or “Rear” (DIN Rear-mount installation, utilizing threaded screw holes at the sides of unit chassis). For details, refer to the following illustrated installation methods.

DIN Front-mount

Installation with the rubber bush (Fig. 4)

Insert the supplied extraction keys into the unit, as shown in the figure, until they click into place. Keeping the keys pressed against the sides of the unit, pull the unit out.

Fig. 7

2.Fastening the unit to the factory radio mounting bracket. (Fig. 8) (Fig. 9)

Select a position where the screw holes of the bracket and the screw holes of the head unit become aligned (are fit- ted), and tighten the screws at 2 places on each side. Use either truss screws (5 × 8 mm) or flush surface screws

(5 × 9 mm), depending on the shape of the screw holes in the bracket.

Dashboard

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Holder

After inserting the holder into the dash- board, then select the appropriate tabs according to the thickness of the dash- board material and bend them.

(Install as firmly as possible using the top and bottom tabs. To secure, bend the tabs 90 degrees.)

Rubber bush

Screw

Fig. 6

Fig. 8

Screw

Dashboard or Console

Factory radio mounting bracket

Fig. 4

Fig. 9