Bracketron Mvm-45-05 User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL

DODGE - CARAVAN - 2001-2007

CHRYSLER - TOWN & COUNTRY - 2001-2007

Mount Location: To the Right of the Radio

FOR

MVM

Multi Vehicle Mount

MVM-45-05

Thank you for purchasing your new Bracketron MVM Multi Vehicle Mount.

The Multi Vehicle Mount is an (end user-installer) modiﬁ able professional mounting

bracket for most all mobile electronics requiring a steady and secure installation in a mo-

tor vehicle. The MVM installs behind your vehicles dash panel using existing or non-vis-

ible holes and is designed to cleanly protrude out from your vehicle’s dash panel.

Before installing, you must take the time to read and understand this installation manual

and read all the warnings accompanying this product.

Instructions Include: tools needed for install, directions for dash panel removal, directions

for modifying the MVM if required.

You can download this manual and any updates from

http://www.bracketron.com/downloads

Includes PHS-203 Ultra Slim Swivel

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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MVM Instructions | Page 1

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please read instructions completely before installing this Bracketron MVM Mount. All instructions are written from the drivers seat van-

tage point looking forward at the vehicles dash. We advise caution whenever you are removing or handling plastic parts of a vehicles

dash. WARNING: Unnecessary force or pressure can cause pieces to crack or break.

PARTS INCLUDED: MVM-45-05 Mount, 3 - #8x3/4” Self Tapping Screws, 2 - M4x8 Phillips Pan Head Screws, 2 - M4 Nylon Stop

Nuts, PHS-203 Ultra Slim Swivel and Mounting Hardware.

TOOLS NEEDED FOR MVM MODIFICATION (if required)

4 inch Mounted Bench Vise

12 oz. Ball Pein Hammer

Standard Tin Snips

Small File

Electric Drill & 9/64” Drill Bit

TOOLS NEEDED FOR DASH PANEL DISASSEMBLY

Dash Trim Tool (Part #SIT-104)

# 2 Phillips Screwdriver

Fiskars 8511 Craft Hand Drill (recommended)

5/64” Drill Bit

9/32” Open End Wrench (for swivel)

Marking Pen

Razor Blade

DASH DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION

Locate a small piece of dash trim that is just above the cup holders. Slide

the cup holders out all the way toward you. Use your Dash Trim Tool and

carefully remove the dash trim piece releasing two (2) clips. Set the dash

trim piece aside.

Behind the area of the dash trim piece locate four (4) screws. Remove

the two (2) screws in the center. Set the screws aside. Insert your hook

tool in the lower left corner of the dash bezel that surrounds the radio.

Carefully pull toward you to release the lower left clip. Perform this same

action in the lower right corner of the bezel. Release the remaining clips

that hold the bezel in place. There are two (2) clips in the middle left and

right sides of the bezel and two (2) clips toward the very top of the bezel.

Make sure to use caution when using the hook tool to release these clips.

Disconnect the upper wiring harness that is connected to the bezel. Leave

the lower wiring harness connected and let the bezel hang to the left and

out of the way.

Locate a ﬂat piece of plastic toward the right of the cavity. Locate and

remove a small piece of trim shown in (Picture 1) using the razor blade.

Skip to Step 5 on the following page if you have not yet formed the

bracket to ﬁt your vehicle.

Use the holes in the Multi Vehicle Mount as guides to mark two pilot

holes. Set the Multi Vehicle Mount aside. Carefully drill two pilot holes

using the 5/64” drill bit and drill. Place mount over pilot holes and insert

two of the provided screws and tighten down the Multi Vehicle Mount.

Carefully reinstall the dash in reverse order securing all screws and clips

to the bezel. Install the included Ultra Slim Swivel #PHS-203 to your Multi

Vehicle Mount or any other AMPs compatible device.

Your installation is complete

Install Mount Here

Note: The hole pattern on the face of the MVM maybe

different then what is shown in the pictures.

Remove Trim

Picture 2

Picture 1

MVM MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS

MVM Instructions | Page 2

Begin forming the Multi Vehicle Mount by cutting with a tin snips along

the solid red line. See picture #1 below. This will give you a ﬂ at surface

to work with. Smooth out with a ﬁ le if necessary. Note: You do not want

any sharp edges.

Continue by drilling two 9/64” holes in the indicated positions with an

electric drill while the mount is in the vise. Note: See picture #1 for guid-

ance. At this point, your mount should look like the image in picture #2.

Continue by placing the mount in a vise and bend along the dotted line

as shown in picture #2. Bend the bracket at a near 90 degree angle so

that it is ﬂ at along the backside. Note: It is easiest to bend the bracket

with your hands, then use a small hammer to ﬂ atten to perfection.

After this step, your bracket should look like picture #3 below. When it

is bent at a near 90 degree angle, smooth out the edges so there are

no sharp points. Use a crackle coated paint if you have damaged any

exposed areas.

Now go back to Step 3 to continue your installation.

Bracketron MVM-45-05 mount is a modiﬁ able mounting bracket. The illustrations on the left show how this mount should look

during and after the modiﬁ cation steps in order to ﬁ t the listed vehicles on the front page of this manual. Many vehicle ap-

plications may not require any modiﬁ cations to the mount. If this is the case it will be noted below and there will be no steps to

follow on this page.

PLEASE NOTE

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Bracketron Inc. assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document nor

do we assume any liability in connection with its use. This supersedes and voids all previous literature. Please contact the sales department for additional information.

Bracketron Inc will not be responsible or liable for damage to vehicles in the installation and or removal of this Bracketron Inc mount. Bracketron Inc will not be liable

for personal injuries or damage to property resulting from a motor vehicle accident and or improper installation of this Bracketron Inc mount.

Note: Please see page 3 in this manual for PHS-

203 Ultra Slim Swivel Instructions.

Bracketron Inc 5249 West 73rd Street, Suite G, Edina, MN 55439

tel: 952-746-7775 fax: 1-800-660-1784 toll free: 1-866-237-4443

email: [email protected] web: www.bracketron.com

Final Product

Picture 3

Note: The hole pattern on the face of the MVM maybe

different then what is shown in the pictures.

Cut Bracket Here

Drill 2 Holes Here

Bend Bracket Here

PHS-203 ULTRA SLIM SWIVEL INSTRUCTIONS

MVM Instructions | Page 3

PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING THIS BRACKETRON MOBILE SOLUTION.

This Professional Swivel Mount Solution is designed to be mounted to your MVM or any other 4 hole AMPs compatible mounting

device. The Ultra Slim Swivel is compact with a low proﬁ le and is designed to provide adjustability to devices such as Satellite

Radio Receivers, GPS monitors or Mobile Phones. The Ultra Slim Swivel angles your device for better viewing, tilting approx 15°

in all directions and swivels 360° degrees for maximum adjustability. All mounting hardware is included in the kit along with our

AMPs adapter plate to attach devices that support T- Notch mounting.

PARTS INCLUDED

1 - Ultra Slim Swivel

1 - AMPs Adapter Plate

4 - M4 x 10 Hex Head

Screws

4 - M4 x 10 Pan Head Screws

4 - M4 x 12 Pan Head Screws

4 - M4 Hex Head Nuts

4 - M4 Nylon Locking Nuts

4 - M4 Star Washers

1Note: The swivel can be installed before or after the mount is installed

in the vehicle. Attach the Ultra Slim Swivel to any MVM or CBM Mount or other AMPs

mounting device by inserting the M4x10 Pan Head screws through the holes on the

back half of the swivel. Align the screws up with the holes on the mount. Attach the M4

Nylon Locking Nuts only ﬁ nger tight. Rotate the front half of the swivel to gain access to

the M4x10 Pan Head screws. (See Picture 1&2) Tighten all 4 screws with a #2 Phillips

screwdriver and 9/32” open end wrench.

Picture 1 Picture 2

Rotate

Adjust Hold Tension

2Tighten the center screw to adjust the desired tension of the swivel. (See

Picture 3) Note: If Swivel becomes loose over time, you can grasp the

swivel and pull toward you lightly while rotating it clockwise. This will

tighten the swivel allowing you to create the desired tension needed.

Picture 3

Attach the AMPs T- Notch Adapter to the front half of the swivel

using the M4x12 Pan Head screws. Attach the M4 Star Washers and

M4 Hex Nuts to the screws and tighten the plate down with the #2

screwdriver and 9/32” open end wrench. Slide your device onto the

T- notch Adapter plate to secure it to the swivel. (See Pictures 4)

For T- Notch Devices

Picture 4

Picture 5

Attach your AMPs device using the M4x10 Hex Head screws and M4

Star Washers. Align the holes on the device with the holes on the front

half of the swivel. Slide the Star Washers onto the Hex Head screws.

Insert the screws through the swivel and into your device only ﬁ nger

tight. Tighten down the device with the 9/32” open end wrench.

Your device is now secure to the swivel. (See Pictures 5)

For AMPs Devices with Inserts