Audiovox 50-0300A-002 SERIES User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
50-0300A-014 SERIES 1181282
50-0300A-002 SERIES 1181284
FORD EXPLORER / MERCURY MOUNTAINEER w/ SUNROOF
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. Awl or similar tool 4. Razor knife or similar tool
5. 18 GA wire 4'-6' 6. 7mm Hex Socket Bit
7. Test Light 8. Audiovox Series 640/650 Video Module
Nov. 8, 1999
Printed in the U.S.A
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION # 44-0039A

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MATERIALS PROVIDED FOR INSTALLATION:
ITEM Description QTY 1
1SCREW, 6-32 X 3/4" PPH 6
2WASHER, 3.5 mm 42
3SCREW, # 8 X 1 1/2" PWH 1
4SCREW, # 6 X 1/2" PPH 2
5MOUNTING BRACKET 13
6SPEAKER GRILLE 1
7CONSOLE 14
8COVER PLATE 1
9COVER PLATE DECAL 1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION # 44-0039A Nov. 8, 1999
Printed in the U.S.A.

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I. PREPARATION OF VEHICLE INTERIOR
1. Using the rear edge of O.E. sunroof opening as a
reference location, carefully measure & trim
headliner as shown. Caution: Before cutting
headliner material, check for wiring or other
componentry above headliner. Cut only where
indicated. Make sure that the 7" cut is centered
left to right in vehicle. See Figure 1.
DO NOT OVERCUT HEADLINER.
2. Remove and retain lens from middle O.E. dome light.
3. Remove and retain (3) three screws which secure
middle O.E. dome light. See Figure 2.
4. Construct a jumper harness that will connect
the vehicle’s dome light wires to the lights in
video system. Connect the white wire from
video system to the O.E. black/blue wire.
Connect the black wire from video system to
the chassis ground. See Figure 3.
5. Using a test light, test function of lights.
6. Install O.E. dome light in original manner.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3

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7. Remove and retain (2) two O.E. screws from bracket.
See Figure 4.
8. Carefully pull back edge molding from rear of
sunroof opening. See Figure 4.
9. Insert mounting bracket (item 5 pg. 2) into headliner.
Slide bracket forward between headliner and roof
until tab engages O.E. roof panel. Align hole in
bracket with center rivet on roof panel.
See Figure 5.
10. Secure rear of bracket using (2) two O.E. screws,
previously removed.
11. Slide edge molding back into original position
around sunroof opening.
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 4

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12. Install and route all 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 C-pillar. Down the C-
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 6. Connect per instructions included
with the video system. If video system if to be
used as a television, install an appropriate
antenna per instructions included with the
antenna.
II. INSTALLATION OF CONSOLE
IF SPEAKER UPGRADE KIT WAS PURCHASED, INSTALL PER INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.
13. Raise console (item 6 pg.2) into approximate
position against headliner. Loosely install using (2)
two 6-32 x 3/4" screws (item 1 pg. 2) through the
smaller holes in bracket on console into threaded
clips on front of mounting bracket.
See Figure 7.
14. Using a scribe or similar tool, align hole in rear of
console with slot in rear of mounting bracket.
Loosely secure rear of console using (1) one # 8 x
1 1/2" screw (item 3 pg. 2). Make sure console
alignment is straight then tighten (2) two 6-32
screws previously installed. See Figure 7.
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7

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15. Release video screen from locked position.
Lower video screen to viewing position for
access to mounting location in top of video
system housing.
16. Raise video system into approximate position
and connect all wiring to components. Connect
wiring and cabling to video system per
instruction included with video system.
17. Check function of all component and lights. See
operating instruction for video system operations
check. For further assistance, refer to the video
system manual for the technical support phone
number listed for your area.
18. Insert video system into opening in console.
Note : Make sure wires do not get pinched between video system and console.
Align holes in housing with clips in mounting bracket. Secure using (4) four 6-32x 3/4" screws (item 1
pg.2) and (4) four 3.5mm washers (item 3 pg. 2). See Figure 8.
Caution : Do not overtighten screws.
19. Tighten screw previously installed to secure rear of
console to headliner. Caution: Do not overtighten
screws or damage to vehicle roof may occur.
20. Raise video screen into locked position.
21. Install speaker grille (item 7 pg. 2). Align clips in
grille with holes in console and press firmly.
See Figure 9.
22. If speaker upgrade kit was not installed, install cover
plate (item 8 pg. 2) at front of console and secure
using (2) # 6 X 1/2" screws (item 4 pg. 2).
23. Install cover plate decal (item 9 pg 2).
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9