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INSTALLATION
they will go (with the notches facing up)
into the appropriate slots at the middle
left and right sides of the unit. Then slide
the sleeve off the back of the unit.
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.
Tabs
Screwdriver
Sleeve
Dashboard
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 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.
Mounting Bolt
Spring Washer
Plain Washer
Tapping Screw
Hex Nut
Metal Strap
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.
Outer Trim Ring
Front Panel
L Key
Sleeve
R Key
