Audiovox 50-0246x-015 Series User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
50-0246x-015 SERIES 1181270
1999 DODGE DURANGO *
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. #2 Phillips screwdriver 2. Powered screwdriver or drill with adapter
3. Razor knife or similar 4. 1/4" hex socket bit
5. Awl or similar tool 6. 5/16" hex socket bit
7. Audiovox Series 640/650 Video Module
*
FOR USE IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED
REAR AIR CONDITIONING and WITH FACTORY OVERHEAD CONSOLE ONLY.
May 19, 1999
Printed in the U.S.A
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION # 44-0024B

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MATERIALS PROVIDED FOR INSTALLATION:
ITEM Description QTY
1 SCREW, # 8 X 3/4 HWH 2
2SCREW, # 8 X 11/4 PPH 1
3SCREW, #10 X 3/4 HWH 2
4SCREW, 6-32 X 3/4 PPH 6
5WASHER, 3.5 mm 4
6MOUNTING BRACKET 1
7CONSOLE 1
I. PREPARATION OF VEHICLE INTERIOR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION # 44-0024B
May 19, 1999
Printed in the U.S.A.

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1. Remove and discard front mounting screw from
overhead console and pull downward to
release clips at rear of console. See Figure 1.
2. Disconnect wiring harness from console. See Fig. 2.
Lay console in a safe place. Remove and retain (2) two
O.E.M. screws from plastic bracket. Transfer Velcro
tape from console to identical location on new console
(item 4 pg 2).
3. Carefully trim headliner and return air grille as
shown. Make sure that the 7” cut is centered left
to right in vehicle. See Figure 3. Caution:
Before cutting headliner material, check for
wiring or other componentry above
headliner. Cut only where indicated.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2

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4. Install mounting bracket (item 6 pg 2) and secure using
(2) two # 10 x 3/4" screws (item 1 pg 2) in bottom
flange that aligns with dimples in roof brace. Secure
top flanges using (2) two # 8 x 3/4" screws (item 3 pg
2). See Figure 4.
III. INSTALLATION OF CONSOLE
NOTE: Additional assistance in mounting the overhead console in vehicle is advised
to prevent damage to console or components.
5. Install and route all accessory wiring, video and audio cables, and any other added component
requirements to their respective places in the
vehicle. Refer to component installation
instructions for wiring diagrams. The suggested
routing of the video system cable is as follows:
Above the headliner from video system to B-pillar.
Down the B-pillar to the floor. Route the power
lead to an accessory controlled source. Connect
the ground lead to the vehicle chassis. Route the
remaining wiring (RCA plugs, Remote Sensor
extension, etc.) to the VCP location. See Figure 5.
Connect per instructions included with video
system. If video system is to be used as a
television, install an appropriate antenna per
instructions included with antenna.
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5

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6. Using the diagram in Figure 6, construct a jumper
harness that will connect the vehicle’s dome light
wire harness to the new dome lights in video
system. Make sure that lights in video system
operate from the door jamb switch.
7. Carefully position console against headliner.
Make sure O.E.M. wire harness routes through
opening in console. Loosely install using (2) 6-32
X 3/4" screws (item 4 pg 2) through the smaller
holes in bracket on console into threaded clips on
mounting bracket. Using an awl or similar tool,
align the front mounting holes in console with
holes in bracket. Loosely secure using (2) two #
8 x 3/4” O.E.M. screws previously removed. See
Fig. 7. Make sure console alignment is straight
the tighten all screws. Note: Do not overtighten
screws.
Caution: Do not overtighten screws. Use extra support for the console until secured to the vehicle.
Failure to do so may cause damage to console or installed components.
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7

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8. Release video screen from locked position. Lower video screen to viewing position for access to
mounting locations in top of video system housing.
9. Raise video system into approximate position and
connect all wiring to components. Route video cable
through notch in mounting bracket. Connect
wiring and cabling to video system per instructions
included with video system.
10. Check function of all components and lights. See
operating instructions for video system operations check.
For further assistance, refer to the video system manual
for the technical support phone number listed for your
area.
11. Insert video system into opening in console.
Note: Make sure that wires do not get pinched
between bosses on video system and console.
Align holes in housing with clips in mounting bracket. See
Figure 8.
Secure using (4) four 6-32 X 3/4" screws (item 4 pg 2) and (4)
four 3.5 mm washers (item 5 pg 2). Caution: Do not overtighten screws.
12. Raise video screen into locked position.
13. Carefully remove (2) two spring clips from
rear of O.E.M. console and insert in slots in
bracket on console previously installed. See
Figure 9.
14. Connect wire harness to O.E.M. console and install
in original position. Secure front of console using
(1) one # 8 x 1 1/4" screw (item 2 pg 2). Caution:
Do not overtighten screws. Make sure clips at rear
of console are snapped firmly into tabs on O.E.M.
console. See Figure 10.
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 10