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Installation (non-Japanese cars)

Installation (non-Japanese cars)

Firewall or metal support

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Bend the tabs of the

 

 

mounting sleeve with

 

 

a screwdriver or similar

Phillips truss

 

utensil and attach it in

head sheet

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place.

metal screw

Metal mounting

 

(commercially

strap

 

available)

 

 

NOTE

Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).

2CAUTION

To attach this unit, make sure the front of the control panel faces you and fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corners of the hard rubber frame at the same time.

Do not apply strong pressure to other sections than the corners; otherwise troubles such as the impossibility of opening or closing the panel may result.

Locking the faceplate to the unit

Locking the faceplate to the unit

If you want to lock the faceplate to the unit so that it does not fall off, follow the directions below.

1Refer to the function "Removing the faceplate" (page 12) and remove the faceplate.

2Insert the provided screw into the hole at the center of the bottom side of the faceplate which you have removed from the unit.

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3Refer to the section "Removing the faceplate (page 12)" and then reattaching the faceplate.

2CAUTION

Never insert the taptite screws (ø2 6 mm) in any other screw holes than the one specified. If you insert it in another hole, it will contract and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.

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Kenwood KRC-X858, KRC-708 instruction manual Installation non-Japanese cars, Locking the faceplate to the unit

KRC-708, KRC-X858 specifications

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