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SO-O216A-xxx SERIES 118127X
DODGEDURANGO
OVERHEAD CONSOLE for use with FLIPDOWN VIDEO SYSTEM
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES MAy BE ADED:
ESCORT PASSPORT4600 RADAR DETECTOR
MINI- TRIP COMPUTER FROM O.E.M. OVERHEAD
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Theseinstructions areintendedfor useonly by experiencedprofessionalsin theautomotive
customizingbusiness.Specialtools andequipment,aswell asspecializedhandling andcare
of product during installation, may berequired.Before beginning this installation, carefully
readthrough the following instructions. Useextreme carewhen cutting headliner material.
Checkfor wiring or other componentryaboveheadlinermaterial. Cut only whereindicated.
Materials/ Tools required for this installation:
I. #2 Phillips screwdriver 2. Powered screwdriver or drill with adapter
3. 1/8" drill bit 4. ~" hex socket bit
5; Razor knife or similar 6. Awl or similar tool
7. Audiovox Series 640/641 Video Module
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FOR USE IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED
REAR AIR CONDITIONING ONL Y.
Apr.13,1998
Printed in the U.S.A
INSTALLATION I;,\,STRUCTION # 44-0021A

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SCREW, # 6 X Y2PPH 13
SCREW,#8X* HWH 6
SCREW, # 8 X 11/4 PWH 2
FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET 1
COMPUTER MOUNTING BRACKET I
REAR MOUNTING BRACKET I
RADAR DETECTOR HOUSING I
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CONSOLE I
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FRONT LIGHT TRIM I
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Printed in the U.S.A.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION # 44-0021A
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I. PREPARATION OF VEHICLE INTERIOR
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,;;::.:!~emoveand discard fr.on(dOln~ light and
proceed to step 7.
2. Remove front mounting screw from overhead
console and slide forward to release tabs at rear
of console. Seefigure 1.
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3. Disconnect wiring harness from console. See fig. 2
4. Individually cut and remove the green, white,
and black wires that control the map lights
from the connector on the mini-trip computer.
5. Remove and discard (4) four screws which
secure the mini-trip computer to console.
Retain computer and bezel for use later.
6. Remove and discard (4) four screws which
secure brace to roof of vehicle. Discard brace.
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7. Carefully trim headliner asshown andinstall front
mounting bracket(item 4 pg 2). Secureusing (2)
two #8 x ~" screws(item 2 pg 2) in dimples in
roof brace.Seefigure 3. Caution: Before cutting
headliner material, check for wiring or other
componentry above headliner. Cut only where
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8. Carefully trim headliner and drill (2) two Y2"
holes in return air grille to allow for screws to
pass through when mounting bracket. See fig. 4.
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9. Install rear mounting bracket (item 6 pg 2) and
secure using (4) four # 8 x 3,{"screws (item 2
pg 2). Make sure that holes in bracket align
with dimples in roof brace. See figure 5.
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II. PREPARATION OF CONSOLE FOR INSTALLATION
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10.Install the video systemin consoleandsecure
usinghardwaresuppliedwith video system.
Startall screwsbefore tightening. Be~n with
therearcenterscrew,thenalternatelytighten
screwsaroundthe perimeterof pod. Seefigure
6. Refer to owner's manual suppliedwith
video system.Caution: Do not overtighten
screws.
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11. Install fro~,tjig4t(item 10 pg 2) and secure
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Install front light trim (item II pg 2) around
light. See figure 7.
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12.There are3 options available for the front of the
console.For no accessoryseestepA. For radar
detectorhousing seestepB. For O.E.M. mini-
trip computer seestepC.
A. Install block off (item 8 pg 2) andsecure
using (4) four # 6 x ,Y2"screws.Seefig. 8.
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Install Escort Passport4600 radardetector
housing (item 7 pg 2) andsecureusing (4) four
# 6x Y2"screws(item 1pg 2). Seefigure 9.
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c. Install O.E.M. mini-trip computer bezel from
the backside of opening in console.
Install computer mounting bracket (item 5 pg 2)
and secure using (2) two # 6 x Y2"screws (item
1pg 2). See figure 10.
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Install O.E.M. mini-trip computer and secure
using (4) four #6 x 1f2"screws (item I pg 2).
See figure 11. Do not overtighten screws.
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III. INSTALLA TION OF CONSOLE
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NOTE: Additional a"ssistancein mounting the overhead console in vehicle is
advised to prevent damage to console or components.
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13. 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 12. Connect per instructions
included with the video system. Ifvideo
system if to be used as a television, install an
appropriate antenna per instructions included
with the antenna.
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14.Raiseconsoleinto approximateposition and
connectall wiring to components.Connect
wiring aI)dcabling to video system per
instructions included with \'ideo system.
15.Checkfunction of all componentsandlights.
Seeoperatinginstructions for video system
operationscheck.For further assistance,refer
to thevideo systemmanualfor the technical
supportphonenumberlisted for your area.
16.Carefully position consoleagainstheadliner.
Releasevideo screenfrom locked position.
Lower video screento viewing position for
accessto mounting locationsin top of video
systemhousing andalign holesin housing
with holes in rearmounting bracket. Secure
using (4) four # 6 x Y2"screws(item 1pg 2).
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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.

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17. Using an awl or similar tool, align the front
mounting holes in console with holes in bracket.
Secure using (2) two # 8 x 1 ~" screws (item 3
pg 2). See figure 14.
Caution: Do not overtighten screws.
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