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Chapter 2: VML750 Installation
Cable Routing
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Before running a wire or drilling a hole, inspect the vehicle to determine how and where you intend to
mount the antenna, modem, and input/output device.
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Before installing the antenna cables, add an identical label on both ends of each cable to ensure correct
connection between the antenna and its related connector on the VML750 back panel.
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Plan wire and cable routing to provide maximum protection from overheating, battery acid, moving parts,
and sharp edges.
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Keep cables away from ignition circuits to reduce noise pickup in the radio equipment.
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Verify that the cables are of sufficient length. Do not connect two short lengths with a splice; doing so
results in power loss. Refrain from loose excess in the cables, but leave enough slack to allow re-
connection if necessary.
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Do not run cables externally or underneath floor mats.
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Do not locate cables where the driver or passengers can kick them or where they can interfere with
operation of the driver foot pedals.
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When routing the cables, do not create sharp bends or kinks.
NOTICE: For detailed antenna cables routing instructions, see the Installation Guide supplied with
each antenna.
Cable Holes
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Where possible, use existing holes in the firewall, the trunk wall, and the channels above or beneath
the doors.
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If you must drill holes, do not damage other wiring, brake lines, or fuel lines.
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When drilling a hole in the roof, do not snag the roof liner.
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To prevent rusting after drilling, remove all metal burrs and residue, and completely clean the area to
ensure the removal of all steel dust.
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Insert rubber grommets in all drilled holes to protect cables, except for Antennas cables.
Tools and Equipment
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#2 Phillips screwdriver
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Electric drill and drill bit set
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X-ACTO knife or equivalent
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Wire strippers
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Long-nose pliers
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Small side cutters
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Crimping tool
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Wrench set, including 8-mm wrench for tray-to-unit attachment
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Crescent wrench
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Spanner wrench
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3-mm Allen wrench set for unit to tray attachment
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No. 8 Torx screwdriver
Electrical tape
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