INSTALLATION

Sleeve

L Key

Outer Trim Ring

Front Panel

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.

R Key

Spring Washer

Metal Strap

Mounting Bolt

Hex Nut

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.

Dashboard

Tabs

Screwdriver

Sleeve

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

Plain Washer

Tapping Screw

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).

3.Press the release button to remove the front panel.

4.Lift the top of the outer trim ring then pull it out to remove it.

5.Insert both of the supplied keys into the slots at the middle left and right sides of the unit, then pull the unit out of the dashboard.

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Radio Shack PLCD9MR owner manual Grounding of the unit, Removing the unit