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INSTALLATION
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
THE INSTALLATION
Before you install your stereo, read all
the instructions in this owner’s manu-
al. You should be able to answer all of
these questions about your vehicle’s
electrical and sound systems.
• Which of the stereo’s wires is the
power wire?
• Which terminal in my vehicle’s
fuse box is for accessories?
• How do I connect a wire to the
fuse box?
• Which stereo wires are line-level
outputs and which are speaker
outputs?
Also, be aware that installation in your
vehicle might require cutting or modi-
fying your vehicle.
Preparing the Mounting Area
Before you mount the stereo, make
sure you have all the necessary mate-
rials. Then confirm that the stereo fits
your vehicle’s mounting area.
Notes:
• This autosound stereo system is a
DIN-E size unit that requires a 2
1
/
4
-
inch (57 mm) high by 7
1
/
2
-inch
(190 mm) wide by 7
1
/
4
-inch (186
mm) deep mounting area.
• If the mounting area is too large,
you might be able to mount the
stereo with an in-dash installation
kit, available at your local
RadioShack store. Follow the
installation kit’s instructions to
mount the stereo.
Cautions:
• Make sure your vehicle’s mount-
ing area is as level as possible. If
you cannot mount the stereo
exactly level, make sure the ste-
reo will not tilt up more than 30
degrees when it is mounted.
• Be sure to avoid obstructions be-
hind the mounting surface.
Routing Speaker Wires
If you install speakers, avoid routing
the speaker wires near moving parts
or sharp edges. You can usually route
them along the wiring channel be-
neath the vehicle’s door facings by
carefully removing the molding that
holds the carpet in place. After you
route the speaker wires, replace the
molding.
Removing the Shipping Screw
The shipping screw helps protect the
stereo’s CD player from being dam-
aged during shipment.
Before you mount the stereo, use a
small Phillips screwdriver to remove
the shipping screw from the top of the
stereo.
If you do not remove the shipping
screw, you cannot remove the sup-
plied sleeve from the stereo and the
CD player will not work.
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