Installation (Japanese-cars)

Installing Radio Bracket in Japanese-made Cars (J-Cars)

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On the factory-installed radio bracket, flatten all the tabs or holes that are not flush (except those used for screws), using a hammer or similar utensil.

HoleTab

Accessory8

J-Car Bracket

(follow indications for L/R)

N

After aligning the J-Car bracket with the factory-installed radio bracket, tighten the screws.

Factory-installed Radio Bracket

Factory trim bezel

T

T N

L

Factory-installed

Radio Bracket

 

N

T

R

 

 

T

 

N

8mm

8mm

 

5mm

5mm

Accessory5

Accessory6

for Nissan car

for Toyota car

2CAUTION

Damage to the unit will result from using screws other than those provided.

Accessory9 J-Car Trim Plate (place thick part on bottom)

Once you have affixed the factory-installed radio bracket with the screws, use a standard-tipped screwdriver (not Philips) or similar utensil to pry the tabs of the J-Car bracket to make them fit into the holes in the factory- installed radio bracket (depending on the car make).

Tab

N … Nissan car

T … Toyota car

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Kenwood KRC-X858, KRC-708 instruction manual Installation Japanese-cars

KRC-708, KRC-X858 specifications

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