Audiovox AV-970 - Manual (Page 5)

This instaHatbn is designed lor cars, iruchs, vans, and beats that da nol have an existing radio opening, it will require
cutting an opening in a surface of the vehiefe, so it is impertanit to mart! and rnoasure carefully.
1. lihrt Hi* MwtiHj V—:
A. Using the irtmplale supplied, verity that there will he sufficient space on the selected mounting surface.
B. Check that there will be sufficient space behind (he dashboard fer the radio chassis.
2. а)ЛШЛ»щИл40р9ЛЫ9:
A. Using the trimplate as a template, place it on Hie sefseted rnourtfirtg surface and mark the 2 shaft holes and
nosepiece opening that will need to be cut.
B. Carefulty cut the 3 holes using a driJI and keyhole saw as appropriate. File edges et the openings to remove
any burrs.
1. Wk« Ш Ы1« li th* V«fekl*4MrlBi;
A. In most cases H rs easier to wire Ihe radio before mounting it. Place the radio rrear the dashboard so the wires
Can be led through the opening.
B. Carefully folFow the diagrams on pages 10 and 11 or 13 {depending on how many speakers you are using) to
Wire the radio. maKing certain all connections are secure and insulated with wire nuts orelectrioai tape to insure
proper operation of the unit.
C. After completing the wiring, turn the unit on lo conliim operation (ignition switch must be *on*). if unit does not
operate, re-check ail wiring until problem is corrected. Once proper operation Is achieved, turn off unit and
ignition switch, and proceed with final mounting o1 the radio.
4. tin raOi:
A. Thread a shaft nut half-way down each radio shaft.
B. Place a melaJ back-up plate on each radio shaft against the shaft nut.
C. Position the radio behind Ihe dashboard opening sc that the back-up plates are snug against the back of the
opening. Adjust the shaft nuts behind the back-up plates so that the desired amount of radio extends through
the opening, ff possible, the best appearance is usually achieved when there is enough of the radio extending
to be flush with the front of the trimplate,
D. Place the trimplate over the front ot the radio and secure if with a shaft nut on each radio shaft
E. Attach one end of the perforated support strap (supplied) to the screw stud on the radie using the hex nut
provided. Fasten the other end of the perforated strap to a secure part of the dashboard either above or below
the radio using the screw and nut provided. Bend the strap to position it as necessary.
CAUTION: The rear of the radio must be supported with the strap to prevent darnage to the dashboard from the
weight of the radio or improper operation of the radio due to vibration.
F. install knobs on radio shafts.
UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT AH EXISTING RADIO OPENING