Stinger Heigh10 User manual

2009-2014 FORD F150
10-Inch Modular Multimedia System
Installation Guide
A video installation guide is available at:
https://stingerelectronics.com/installvideos
NOTE! Read this installation guide thoroughly before disassembling
the vehicle or making wire connections. Installation of this product
requires technical skill, experience, and specialized tools.
If you feel uncomfortable performing the steps outlined in this
manual, please have this product professionally installed by an
authorized Stinger or Phoenix Gold Dealer.
STH10F150

Disconnect the vehicle's negative battery cable before making any wire connections.
Protect all vehicle surfaces with tape or plastic.
Do not install components in any location that will hinder vehicle operation, such as
steering wheel, gearshift, air bags, hazard switch.
Bundle cables and harnesses with electrical tape or wire ties to prevent them from
interfering with moving parts.
Never attempt to disassemble or modify the product. Otherwise, an accident, re or
electric shock may result.
Exposed wires must be insulated with electrical tape. Otherwise, a short circuit, re, or
electric shock may result.
To prevent damage to the vehicle, conrm the locations of hoses, electrical wiring, and
the fuel tank prior to drilling holes to install this product.
When it is necessary to replace the fuse, always use a fuse of the correct rating
(number of amperes). Use of fuses with higher amperage ratings may cause a re.
PRECAUTIONS
Contents
Stinger HEIGH10
(UN1810)
10” Multimedia System
Kit Components............................................................... 3
Vehicle Disassembly........................................................ 4
Wire Connections............................................................ 6
Radio & Display Assembly.............................................. 8
Mounting Kit Assembly.................................................. 10
GPS Antenna................................................................. 13
Harness Connections.....................................................14
Vehicle Installation......................................................... 16
Function Test................................................................. 19
Vehicle Reassembly...................................................... 20

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Kit Components
Recommended Tools
Stinger HEIGH10
(UN1810)
10” Multimedia System
RP4-FD11
Radio Replacement
Interface
FMK526
F150 Mounting Kit
SSUSB2
Dual USB Extension
CR6 Ford
Antenna Adapter
Plastic Trim Tool
7mm Socket
Socket Extension
Ratchet
Torx T20
Phillips Screwdriver
Wire Crimpers
Battery Terminal Wrench
Wire Connectors
Zip Ties
NOTE! This installation guide outlines basic installation. For any additional features,
adding a rear camera or amplier, please refer to the additional instructions included
with each component.
NOTE! Before starting disassembly, remove Negative Battery Cable.
Protect vehicle surfaces with removable tape and/or towels.
Place removed vehicle parts in a safe place.

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Vehicle Disassembly
1. Remove the AUX/USB panel below
the climate controls using a small
plastic trim tool starting at the bottom
left of the panel. Unplug connectors.
2. Remove the 7mm screw behind the
auxiliary panel.
3. Starting at the front edge, remove
the rubber liner from the storage tray
above the radio.
4. Remove the two 7mm screws
under the liner.
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Vehicle Disassembly
5. Using a plastic trim tool, carefully
lift the left and right vent trim panels
slightly outward along the inside
edges that contact the radio/climate
control panel.
Do not remove the vent trim completely,
only lift enough to allow the radio/
climate control panel to be removed.
6. Pull and remove the radio/climate
control panel. Unplug all connectors,
noting their locations.
7. Remove the four 7mm screws from
the factory radio/CD chassis. Unplug
all connectors.
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Wire Connections
Parts Needed:
HEIGH10
16 Pin
Power/Speaker
Harness
From the HEIGH10 Box:
16 Pin Power/Speaker Harness
10 Pin Multi Camera Harness
6 Pin SWI/IR Harness (If vehicle is equipped with Steering Wheel Controls)
* Refer to pages 18-20 in the HEIGH10 Installation Guide for harness names and illustrations
From the RP4-CH11 Box:
Vehicle Interface Harness (RP4-FD11-HAR V3)
4 Pin SWC Harness (If vehicle is equipped with Steering Wheel Controls)
Referencing FIG A at right:
1. Connect the wires from the HEIGH10 16 Pin Power/Speaker Harness to the RP-
FD11-HAR harnesses as shown. The majority of the wire connections will match
color-for-color.
2. Optional Speed Sense Wire: If adding a front camera or HEIGH10 Navigation
Card, connect the Pink wire labeled SPEED SEN on the HEIGH10 10 Pin Multi-
Camera Harness to the Pink wire on the RP4 harness. Cap-off/insulate if not
using.
3. Optional Steering Wheel Controls: Plug the 3.5mm mini headphone jack on
the RP4 4 Pin SWC Harness into SWI on the HEIGH10 6 Pin SWI/IR Harness.
Insulate the Blue/Yellow wire on the SWC harness as it will not be used.
Connect and insulate all connections either by using insulated crimp connectors
or by soldering connection points and insulating with electrical tape or heat
shrink. Any unused wire ends should be insulated.

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Wire Connections
SWI
SPEED SEN
White > Front L+ < White
White/Black > Front L- < White/Black
Gray > Front R+ < Gray
Gray/Black > Front R- < Gray/Black
Green > Rear L+ < Green
Green/Black > Rear L- < Green/Black
Purple > Rear R+ < Purple
Purple/Black > Rear R- < Purple/Black
Red > ACC (+) < Red
Yellow > BAT (+) + < Lt Green
Black > Ground < Black
Blue > P Ant (+) < Blue
Blue/White > P Cont Amp (+) < Blue/White
Orange > Illumination (+) < Orange/White
Green/White > Reverse (+) < Purple/White
Pink > Parking Brake (-) < Green
Pink > SPEED < Pink
HEIGH10
16 Pin
Power/Speaker
Harness
RP4-FD11-HAR
Vehicle
Harness
RP4-FD11
SWC
Harness
Blue/Yellow Wire
Not Used
(Cap Off)
HEIGH10
10 Pin
Multi Camera
Harness
HEIGH10
6 Pin
SWI/IR
Harness
SWI
FIG A

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Radio & Display Assembly
Parts Needed:
From the HEIGH10 Box:
HEIGH10 Display Radio Module Plastic Mounting Bracket Metal Mounting Bracket
Display Mounting Clamp M4 x 6 Screws (4) M4 x 14 Screws (4) M5 x 10 Screws (2)
NOTE! The Display Mounting Clamp
is shipped connected to the Plastic
Mounting Bracket. To remove the
clamp assembly from the plastic
mounting bracket push up from the
compression spring side (1) and
swing out to unhook top (2).
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Compression Spring

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Compression Spring
Radio & Display Assembly
Start by attaching the Metal Bracket to the Plastic Mounting Bracket using
two M4 X 6 screws (1). Slide the Radio Module in between and align the
two holes with the metal bracket. Attach using two M4 X 6 screws (2).
M4 X 6
M4 X 6
Metal Bracket
Plastic
Mounting
Bracket
Radio
Module
Using the middle set of holes on the back of
the display, attach the Clamp Assembly to the
display using four M4 X 14 screws. The clamp
assembly should be approximately 2.75” from
the top edge of the display, and approximately
1.625” from the bottom edge of the display.
Clamp Assembly
TOP
M4 X 12 (4X)
Ensure the TOP indicator on the
Clamp Assembly is facing UP.
M5 x 10 (2X)
Lower Hole Both Sides
Attaching The Display Mounting Clamp
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Parts Needed:
FMK526 Mounting Kit
Mounting Kit Assembly
1. Unclip and remove the hazard/
airbag assembly from the factory
radio/climate control panel and
insert into the FMK526 main panel.
2. From the backside of the factory
radio/climate panel, remove the
four Torx T-20 screws securing the
factory climate controls and install
into the FMK526 main panel using
the factory Torx screws.
3. Remove the six metal retaining
clips from the back of the facto-
ry panel and insert them in the
same locations on the back of the
FMK526 panel.
SSUSB
Dual USB Extension
The following components will
need to be removed from the
factory radio/climate control panel
and installed on the FMK526 main
panel.
Steps 2 and 3 are performed on
the backside of the panels and
shown in light gray in the diagram.
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6X
4X
NOTE: Step 4 has two options.
Please read 4A and 4B before
proceeding.
4A. Unclip and remove the 12 volt/
cigarette lighter receptacle from the
factory radio/climate control panel
and insert into the FMK526 panel.
#10 X 3/8
Screws (4)
M5 X 10
Screws (4)
From the HEIGH10 Box:

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5. Using ush trimmers or similar,
remove the eight shaded tabs shown
from both the left and right side
FMK526 brackets.
6. Remove the single shaded tab on
the inside of both side brackets.
(Right shaded tab not shown)
7. Attach both side brackets to the
frame as shown by pressing the side
bracket tabs into the slots on the
frame.
Mounting Kit Assembly
Feed both USB cables through the
mounting hole on the FMK526 main
panel. Thread the cables through the
locking nuts and tighten nuts. Tighten
the rst nut, then tighten the second
nut to prevent rotation.
4B. For this installation, instead of transferring the factory 12V power/cigarette out-
let, the SSUSB2 will be mounted in that location on the FMK526 main panel.
You may choose to mount the USB ports elsewhere.
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and any Firmware Updates require access to a USB
port. The SSUSB2 Dual USB is designed to extend the two USB ports on the back
of the HEIGH10 to where they are accessible once the radio is installed.
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Mounting Kit Assembly
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10 x 3/8 (4X)
Lower Holes Both Sides
M5 x 10 (4X)
Upper Holes Both Sides
7. With the radio assembly fully forward, align the mounting holes as shown in Red.
Loosely install specied screws in each location on both sides. Push forward on the
radio assembly and tighten all screws.
6. Slide the HEIGH10 radio assembly into the mounting kit from the back
until the front of the assembly contacts the front frame.
Plastic Mounting
Bracket on bottom

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GPS Antenna
7. With the radio assembly fully forward, align the mounting holes as shown in Red.
Loosely install specied screws in each location on both sides. Push forward on the
radio assembly and tighten all screws.
The GPS Antenna is required for
proper operation of Apple CarPlay
and Android Auto.
1. Remove the rubber liner from the
tray on the top of the dashboard.
2. Remove the two 7mm screws
securing the tray and remove the tray
by lifting on the back edge (closest to
the windshield).
3. Stick the magnetic GPS antenna
on top of metal chassis of the factory
information display.
4. Route the connector end of the
antenna cable down to the radio
opening below. Leaving enough
slack to plug into the back of the
radio module.
5. Bundle and secure excess cable in
the upper dash area.
6. Replace the upper tray into the top
of the dash, and reinstall the 7mm
screws and rubber liner.
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Harness Connections
1. Plug in the 16 Pin Power/Speaker Harness
2. Plug in the 10 Pin Multi Camera Harness
3. Plug in the LVDS Display Video Cable (Blue USB type)
4. Plug in the 8 Pin Display Power Harness
5. Plug the CR06 Antenna Adapter into the antenna connector
6. Plug the 16 Pin Interface Harness into the RP4-FD11 module
If the vehicle is equipped with Steering Wheel Controls
7. Plug in the 6 Pin SWI/IR Harness
8. Plug in the 3.5mm headphone jack into the female 3.5mm marked SWI
9. Plug the 4 Pin SWC Harness into the RP4-FD11 module
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Using a small at blade screwdriver or similar, set the dial on the side
of the RP4-FD11 module to Number 4. Remove the sticker covering
the 16 Pin plug on the end.
Parts Needed:
From the HEIGH10 Box:
8 Pin Display Power Harness
LVDS Display Video Cable (Blue USB type)
From the RP4-FD11 Box:
RP4-FD11 Control Module
CR6 Antenna Adapter
3 Harnesses from Page 7
Referring to FIG B at right, make the following connections:
NOTE! These are the connections for the basic installation, there are
additional harnesses included with the HEIGH10 kit (Amplier, SiriusXM,
Camera, Microphone, Aux). If not being used, it is recommended to save
these as they might be needed in the future.

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Harness Connections
3 vehicle plugs will be connected
to the vehicle’s radio harness
Display cables will
be plugged into the
back of the display
Antenna adapter
will be plugged
into the vehicle’s
antenna cable
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HEIGH10
RADIO MODULE
FIG B
SWI
SPEED

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Vehicle Installation
SPEED
From the HEIGH10 Box:
Rubber Boot (Optional)
Radio & Mounting Kit Assembly
FMK526 Main Panel
Parts Needed:
1. Inside the vehicle with the completed radio and mounting kit assembly,
connect the following:
SPEED
Plug the 3 factory radio connectors
into the matching RP4-FD11 connectors
Route 2 display cables under the radio module and
plastic bracket and out the front so they can be
plugged into the display.
Plug the factory
radio antenna cable
into the antenna adapter.
Plug in
GPS Antenna
(Blue)
Plug in
USB Cables

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Vehicle Installation
2. After all connections are complete,
bundle and secure excess wire and
cables behind the radio. With the
two display cables (2) routed to the
front, carefully slide the new radio into
place.
3. Reinstall the four 7mm screws
removed from the factory radio/CD
chassis.
4. Plug in the hazard/air bag connector
on the backside of FMK526 main panel.
5. Plug in the climate control connectors
on the backside of FMK526 main panel.
Ensure display cables and factory AUX/
USB harness is fed through main panel
openings.
6. With the vent panels lifted,
align and snap the main panel into
place.
7. Reinstall the two 7mm screws at the
top of the radio/climate control panel.
Reinstall the rubber liner in the storage
tray.
Plug the 3 factory radio connectors
into the matching RP4-FD11 connectors
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With the display attached, decide if
the optional rubber boot should be
used to hide the display bracket and
cables.
To install the rubber boot, remove the
display as shown on Page 8. Unplug
the display cables.
The boot attaches to the bracket on
the back of the display.
Align the tab on the TOP edge of the
plastic boot frame with the notch in
the TOP of the display bracket.
Pull over the bottom bracket hooks
snapping it into place.
With the boot in place, plug in the
two display cables and reinstall the
display.
Align TAB in NOTCH
Boot hooks in
5 spots
(Display not shown)
Display Bracket
Plastic Boot Frame
(Rubber removed)
Note: Rubber Boot and
Dash Panel not shown
for illustration.
8. To attach the display, plug in both
display cables into the back of the
display and feed any slack back into
the dash opening:
A - Hook the bottom hook to the
lower rail
B - Push upward from the bottom
C - Hook the top hooks on the upper
rail
NOTE: Once the display is installed,
it can be adjusted up and down by
removing the display and adjusting
the bracket assembly as shown on
Page 15.
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C
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Function Test
Boot hooks in
5 spots
Need Help?
You can reach Technical Support via Phone, Email or Chat.
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Chat: stingerelectronics.com
It’s recommended to check all functions and features before reassembling the vehicle.
Reconnect the Negative Battery Cable if removed.
The HEIGH10 User Guide can be found at:
https://stingerelectronics.com/products/heigh10
There is a TROUBLE SHOOTING section at the end of the User Guide.
 Start the vehicle, unit should power on.
 Check AM/FM reception.
 Check all Buttons and Volume/Power Knob.
 Press the HOME BUTTON and select SETTINGS > SOUND SETTINGS
to access the audio settings. Check to make sure audio is playing through
all speakers using Balance and Fade.
 Press the HOME BUTTON and select PHONE, then SETTINGS. If the External
Microphone has not been installed, change Microphone to INTERNAL. Pair a
phone and make a test call. (Page 10 in User Guide)
 Select BT Music and play audio from paired device
 Engage parking brake and insert a USB thumb drive with Audio and Video
les into one of the USB Ports. Select USB as the source and check audio
and video playback. Switch to the other USB port and check audio and video.
 To test Apple CarPlay and/or Android Auto, you will need to determine which
USB port is the correct one. Plug an Apple or Android device into one of the
USB ports. If the application does not launch, plug the device into the other
USB port. (See Pages 20-21 in the User Guide for more information on Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto)
 If vehicle is equipped with Steering Wheel Controls, confirm radio is responding
when buttons are pressed.
 If vehicle is equipped with Rear Camera, place in reverse and confirm camera
operation. If no camera has been installed, press the HOME BUTTON, then
select SETTINGS, then CAMERA SETTINGS and set CAM 1 TRIGGER to OFF.
Place vehicle in reverse and conrm display does not turn off in reverse.
Tech Support Hours:
Mon-Fri 9AM-8PM EST
Sat 9AM-7PM EST

Vehicle Reassembly
1. Ensure both left and right vent trim
panels are fully seated.
2. Reinstall the 7mm screw in the lower
AUX/USB opening.
3. Connect and reinstall the factory AUX/
USB panel.
AGREEMENT: End user agrees to use this product in compliance with the instructions and
terms of use and with all State and Federal laws. STINGER provides instructions and safety
warnings with respect to this product and disclaims all liability for any use not in conjunction
with those instructions or other misuse of its product. If you do not agree, please discontinue
use and contact STINGER. This product is intended for off-road use and passenger use only.
Stinger is a Power Brand of AAMP Global
15500 Lightwave Drive, Suite 202
Clearwater, Florida 33760
IG-STH10F150 REV. 060820
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