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OVERHEAD CONSOLE for use with FLIPDOWN VIDEO SYSTEM
These instructions are intended for use only by experienced professionals in the automotive
customizing business. Special tools and equipment, as well as specialized handling and care of
product during installation, may be required. Before beginning this installation, carefully read
through the following instructions. Use extreme care when cutting headliner material.
Check for wiring or other componentry above headliner material. Cut only where indicated.
Materials / Tools required for this installation:
1. Phillips screwdriver
3. Awl or scribe point tool or similar
5. T-10TORX bit driver
7. Audiovox Series 640/650 Video Module
FOR USE IN VEHICLES WITH FACTORY INSTALLED
Materials provided for this installation:
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION # 44-0018D
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
50-0212x-002 SERIES 1181281
50-0212x-014 SERIES 1181280
FORD EXPEDITION
OVERHEAD CONSOLE ONLY.
2. Powered screwdriver or drill with adapter
4. Razor knife or similar tool
6. 1/8" Drill Bit
Apr. 14, 1999
Printed in the U.S.A.
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Summary of Contents for Carson 1181281
- Page 1 7. Audiovox Series 640/650 Video Module FOR USE IN VEHICLES WITH FACTORY INSTALLED Materials provided for this installation: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION # 44-0018D INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 50-0212x-002 SERIES 1181281 50-0212x-014 SERIES 1181280 FORD EXPEDITION 2. Powered screwdriver or drill with adapter 4. Razor knife or similar tool 6.
- Page 2 ITEM DESCRIPTION Nut, 6-32 HH KEPS Screw, # 6 x 3/8 PPH TAB Screw, # 8 x 9/16 PWH TAB Screw, 6-32 x 1/2 PPH Screw, 6-32 x 3/4 PPH Screw, # 8 x 1 1/4 PWH TAB Screw, # 8 x 1 1/2 PWH TAB Screw, # 8 x 1 3/4 POH TAB Z1 Washer, 3.5 mm Finish Washer, # 8...
- Page 4 1. Remove and retain OEM overhead console assembly by removing one (1) OEM screw in front pocket. Pull console down and disconnect wiring. Set aside in a safe place for later re-installation. 2. Remove and retain rear A/C control assembly. Assembly housing is secured with two (2) spring loaded fasteners on front of housing.
- Page 5 Figure 4 4. Detach wire harness from brace where A/C assembly was removed. Remove and retain two (2) OEM screws. Trim headliner to clear front flange of rear mounting bracket (item 17 pg 2) Insert rear mounting bracket tabs in existing slots on rear of OEM brace. Align holes of bracket with OEM bracket.
- Page 6 6. Install video system wiring into vehicle. Route video system cables from installed position in center of roof to “B”-pillar. Down “B”-pillar to floor. Route power and ground leads forward to fuse box area. Connect power wire to a fused accessory controlled power source per instructions provided in video system.
- Page 7 Figure 11 3. Attach four (4 ) pod mounting brackets (item 14 pg 2) to front and rear of bezel with four (4 ) 6-32 X 1/2" screws (item 4 pg 2) and four (4) 8-32 KEPS nuts (item 1 pg 2). See Figure 10. Figure 10 4.
- Page 8 Figure 12 6. Install and secure secondary light pod assembly in overhead console with six ( 6 ) OEM screws. See Figure13. Note: Be sure light wiring is accessible. 5. Remove two (2) plastic tabs on secondary light and pod assembly, replace two ( 2 ) OEM screws in front assembly as shown.
- Page 9 7. Remove A/C control from rear bezel assembly. Modify A/C control by drilling three (3) 1/8" dia. holes in front mounting tabs. Position rear A/C control head in center of overhead opening. Secure with five (5) # 6 X 3/8" PPH screws (item 2 pg 2). See Figure 14. Figure 14 remove and discard blank plug in new overhead console.
- Page 10 3. Secure front of console using one ( 1 ) # 8 X 1 1/2" PWH screw (item 7) in front pocket of OEM secondary pod and light assembly. See Figure 17. 4. Install one ( 1 ) # 6 x 1 1/4" PWH screw (item 6 pg 2) in dimple area at front of console through front mounting bracket.
- Page 11 6. Release video screen from locked position. Lower video screen to viewing position for access to mounting locations in top of video system housing. 7. Raise video system into approximate position and connect all wiring to components. Route video cable through hole in mounting bracket.
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