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UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT AN EXISTING RADIO OPENING
This installation is designed for cars, trucks, vans, and boats that do not have an existing radio opening. It will require
cutting an opening in a surface of the vehicle, so it is important to mark and measure carefully.
1. Select III. ...nUng Area:
A. Using the trimplate supplied, verify that there will be sufficient space on the selected mounting surface.
B. Check that there will be sufficient space behind the dashboard for the radio chassis.
2. Cut tIle Req.ired Opening:
A. Using the trimplate as a template, place it on the selected mounting surface and mark the 2 shaft holes and
nosepiece opening that will need to be cut.
B. Carefully cut the 3 holes using a drill and keyhole saw as appropriate. File edges of the openings to remove
any burrs.
3. tIle bdi. to III. V.hlc.."s Wktng:
A. In most cases it is easier to wire the radio before mounting it. Place the radio near the dashboard so the wires
can be led through the opening.
B. Carefully follow the diagrams on pages 10 and 11 or 12 (depending on how many speakers you are using) to
wire the radio, making certain all connections are secure and insulated with wire nuts or electrical tape to insure
proper operation of the unit.
C. After completing the wiring, turn the unit on to confirm operation (ignition switch must be "on"). If unit does not
operate, re-check all wiring until problem is corrected. Once proper operation is achieved, turn off unit and
ignition switch, and proceed with final mounting of the radio.
4. ...80.. tIle ndi8:
A. Thread a shaft nut half-way down each radio shaft.
B. Place a metal back-up plate on each radio shaft against the shaft nut.
C. Position the radio behind the dashboard opening so that the back-up plates are snug against the back of the
opening. Adjust the shaft nuts behind the back-up plates so that the desired amount of radio extends through
the opening. If possible, the best appearance is usually achieved when there is enough of the radio extending
to be flush with the front of the trimplate.
D. Place the trimplate over the front of the radio and secure it with a shaft nut on each radio shaft.
E. Attach one end of the perforated support strap (supplied) to the screw stud on the radio using the hex nut
provided. Fasten the other end of the perforated strap to a secure part of the dashboard either above or below
the radio using the screw and nut provided. Bend the strap to position it as necessary.
CAUTION: The rear of the radio ~ be supported with the strap to prevent damage to the dashboard from the
weight of the radio or improper operation of the radio due to vibration.
F. Install knobs on radio shafts.