Bracketron Mvm series User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL

GMC ENVOY 2002-2009

GMC ENVOY DENALI 2005-2009

ISUZU ASCENDER 2003-2007

Mount Location: To the Right of the Climate Control

FOR

MVM

Multi Vehicle Mount

MVM-35-05

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 vantage 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-35-05 Mount, PHS-203 Ultra Slim Swivel, Mounting Hardware

DASH DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION

Begin by locating a small T-15 Torx screw on the front side of the shifter knob

just below the release button. Remove this screw and set it aside. Remove the

boot and knob by releasing four (4) clips that hold the boot in place. Carefully

slide your hook tool or dash trim tool under one of the corners of the boot and

pull upward to release the ﬁrst clip. Do this on all four corners. Pull the boot

and knob upward to remove and set it aside. Inside the center console locate

two (2) Phillips screws toward the front. Remove the two (2) rubber pads that

are at the bottom of the console. Underneath the pads you will ﬁnd four (4)

more screws. Remove the six (6) Phillips screws from the bottom of the center

console. Grasp the armrest box and remove it from the cavity. Remove the

rubber pad from the front cup holder and remove the exposed 7mm bolt.

Inside and toward the back of the center console locate and remove two (2)

more 7mm bolts. Note: Locate a wiring harness connector in the bottom of the

console. This connector must be disconnected before removing the center con-

sole. Hint It maybe easier to disconnect this connector by laying on the ﬂoor in

the back seat area and lifting the center console upward slightly to gain access

to it. Once connector is loose, lift and remove the console and set it aside.

Locate a carpeted panel that just below the cigarette lighter that wraps around

the dash. Locate and remove two (2) Phillips screws, then lift the panel out

to remove. Locate and remove two (2) Phillips screws that are located below

the cigarette lighter. Next, remove the dash trim bezel that surrounds both

the radio and climate control. Use a hook tool or dash trim tool to insert

underneath the bezel toward the upper right corner. Carefully pull toward you

to release the ﬁrst clip. Carefully work the tool all the way around the bezel to

release all the clips. Disconnect all wiring to the bezel and set the bezel aside.

Remove the two (2) 7mm hex head screw that hold the climate control in place.

There are four (4) retainer style clips that also hold the climate control. With

your ﬁngers, grab these clips and pull the climate control out of its cavity and

let it rest out of your way. Do not disconnect the wiring.

Place the Multi Vehicle Mount to the right of the radio cavity. In the two (2)

holes on the Multi Vehicle Mount, use the marking pen to mark two spots for

drilling pilot holes. Remove the Multi Vehicle Mount and set it aside. Carefully

drill three pilot holes with the 5/64” drill bit and drill. Place the Multi Vehicle

Mount back into place, insert the provided screws and tighten with the #2 Phil-

lips screwdriver. Place the climate control back into its cavity. Make sure that

the retainer clips are secure before you Insert the two (2) screws that secure it

in place.

Carefully reinstall the dash in reverse order. Install any Bracketron phone

holder or Amps compatible device to your Multi Vehicle Mount.

Your installation is complete

Install Mount Here

Side of Carpet

Panel

Phillips Screws

Wire Harness

Connector

TOOLS NEEDED FOR MVM MODIFICATION (if required)

4 inch Mounted Bench Vise

12 oz. Ball Pein Hammer

Standard Tin Snips

Small File

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

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

different then what is shown in the pictures.

Picture 2

Picture 1

MVM MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS

MVM Instructions | Page 2

Before you start cutting or bending, your Multi Vehicle

Mount should look like the one to the left in picture #1.

Begin forming the Multi Vehicle Mount by cutting with

a tin snips along the solid red line. See picture #2 to

the left. 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.

If needed, place the Multi Vehicle Mount in a vise or on

any hard ﬂ at surface. Use a small hammer to smooth

out any imperfections.

After Step 6, your bracket should look like picture #3

below. Use a crackle coated paint if you have dam-

aged any exposed areas.

Return to to continue your installation.

The Bracketron MVM-35-05 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

applications 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

Picture 3

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

different then what is shown in the pictures.

Cut Mount 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