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4. Installing the OHM653
Prepare the vehicle for installation by carefully removing
vehicle interior trim panels as necessary. Route wire har-
nesses away from sharp edges, and ensure that no har-
nesses will be pinched or pierced during reassembly.
Temporarily remove the OHM653 dome light lenses and
bulbs, so that the rear mounting screws can be accessed.
Note
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The wiring of the OHM653 must be completed, and the wiring
harness plugged in, prior to the final installation of the monitor
into the ceiling. However, since some vehicles will require
custom work or other modifications, this manual discusses
physical installation first. Always complete your wiring before
final assembly of the monitor into the ceiling of the vehicle.
Selecting the Monitor Location
Location of the overhead monitor varies by vehicle, but is
typically on the center line of the vehicle and just aft of the front
seats, often displacing the factory dome light. Always install
the overhead console to the existing roof cross beams.
Before you begin installation of the overhead console, remove
the vehicle dome light and partially drop the headliner to verify
that you have sufficient clearance and access to a roof beam.
Note:
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In many vehicles, the OHM653 will displace the original dome
light - for this reason, the OHM653 has dome lights built in which
can replace the original lights.
WARNING!
Never install any overhead monitor
such as to create a potential head strike
danger for the vehicle occupants. Avoid
mounting it too far forward in the vehicle
- always ensure that the front-seat
occupants cannot hit their heads on a
monitor when it is deployed.
The Installation Process
WARNING!
Make sure that the screws you use to
mount the bracket, monitor, or optional
spacer are not too long! If the screws
are too long, they could damage the roof
of the vehicle. Take great care when
planning this part of the installation.
1. Remove the vehicle dome light and the trim on the
outer edges of the headliner. Determine the location
of the roof beam(s), which will help you determine
the monitor location.
Ensure that the installation
can be successfuly completed before continuing!
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