7
INSTALLATION
they will go (with the notches facing up)
into the appropriate slots at the middle
left and right sides of the unit. Then slide
the sleeve off the back of the unit.
(1) Front Panel; (2) Outer Trim Ring;
(3) Sleeve; (4) L key; (5) R key.
6. Mount the sleeve by inserting the
sleeve into the opening of the
dashboard and bend open the tabs
located around the sleeve with a
screwdriver. Not all tabs will be able to
make contact, so examine which ones
will be most effective. Bending open the
appropriate tabs behind the dashboard
to secure the sleeve in place.
(1) Dashboard (2) Tabs
7. Reconnect the wire harness and the
antenna and be careful not to pinch any
wires or cables.
8. Slide the unit into the sleeve until it
locks into place.
9. To further secure the unit, use the
supplied metal strap to secure the
back of the unit in place. Use the
supplied hardware (Hex Nut (M5mm)
and Spring Washer) to attach one end of
the strap to the mounting bolt on the
back of the unit. If necessary, bend the
metal strap to fit your vehicle’s mounting
area. Then use the supplied hardware
(Tapping Screw (5x25mm) and Plain
Washer) to attach the other end of metal
strap to a solid metal part of the vehicle
under the dashboard. This strap also
helps ensure proper electrical grounding
of the unit.
Note to install the short threading
terminal of the mounting bolt to the back
of the unit and the other long threading
terminal to the dashboard.
(1) Metal Strap; (2) Mounting Bolt;
(3) Hex Nut; (4) Spring Washer;
(5) Tapping Screw; (6) Plain Washer
10. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle
battery’s negative (-) terminal. Then
replace the outer trim ring and install
the unit’s front panel (see the steps of
“installing the front panel”).
Removing the unit
1. Make sure the ignition is turned off, then
disconnect the cable from the vehicle
battery’s negative (-) terminal.
2. Remove the metal strap attached the
back of the unit (if attached).