U.S. General 97845 Installation manual

RADIO REMOVAL TOOL SET
Model 97845
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
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this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape
or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety
warnings and precautions, assembly,
operating, inspection, maintenance and
cleaning procedures. Write the product’s
serial number in the back of the manual near
the assembly diagram (or month and year of
purchase if product has no number). Keep
this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry
place for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING! Read all
instructions
Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in
electric shock or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work area safety1.
Keep work area clean and wella.
lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
Keep children and bystandersb.
away while operating this tool.
Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
Personal safety2.
Stay alert, watch what you area.
doing and use common sense
when using this tool. Do not use
it while you are tired or under
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medication.
Use safety equipment. Alwaysb.
wear eye protection. Safety
equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used
for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
Dress properly. Do not wear loosec.
clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from
moving parts.
Tool Set use and care3.
Maintain the Tool Set. Checka.
for damaged tools and any other
condition that may affect the power
tool’s operation. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained
tools.
Use the tools in accordance withb.
these instructions and in the
manner intended for the particular
type of power tool, taking into
account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use
of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Maintain labels and nameplates on1.
the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing,
contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out2.
of reach of children.
Avoid accidental electrical shock.3.
Prior to removing or installing a radio,
disconnect the battery negative
terminal.
The warnings, precautions, and4.
instructions discussed in this
instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that
may occur. It must be understood
by the operator that common sense
and caution are factors which cannot
be built into this product, but must be
supplied by the operator.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.

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UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make
sure that the item is intact and undamaged.
If any parts are missing or broken, please
call Harbor Freight Tools at the number
shown on the cover of this manual as soon
as possible.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section
at the beginning of this manual
including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
Read the radio and the vehicle1.
manufacturer owner’s manuals.
Disconnect the vehicle’s battery2.
before working on the radio.
Insert the proper removal tool(s) into3.
the slot(s) on the vehicle’s radio, this
will release the locking mechanisms.
(See Figure A.)
Figure A
4. Carefully pull the radio out from the
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tightly into the dash and might be
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radio back and forth to ease it out
of the dash. Use of excessive force
when removing the radio could cause
damage. (See Figure B)
Figure B
5. Disconnect the antenna and electrical
connectors from the back of the
radio. Before removing the electrical
connectors, have the anti-theft
code available (if applicable) for
reinstallation.
Clean, then store the tools indoors out6.
of children’s reach.
Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number,
record month and year of purchase
instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for
illustration purposes only, and are not
available individually as replacement
parts.

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USER-MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Procedures not specically
explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualied
technician.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and
Lubrication
BEFORE EACH USE,1. inspect the
general condition of the tool. Check
for cracked or broken parts and any
other condition that may affect safe
operation.
AFTER USE,2. clean tool with clean
cloth.
PLEASE READ THE
FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURERAND/OR DISTRIBUTOR
HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND
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A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE
MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES
ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF
ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE
IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE
PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED
TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT.
IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR
DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT
ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS
SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED
AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT
BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL
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OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR
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OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
PARTS LIST
Part Description Pcs
1 Blaupunkt™, Peugeot™, Clarion™
Tool
2
2 Skoda™ Tool 2
3 Becker™ Tool 2
4 BMW™, Opel™ Tool 1
5 VW™ Tool 2
6 Mercedes Benz™, Porsche™,
Becker™ Tool
2
7 VW, Audi™, Mercedes Benz™,
Renault™, Alpine™ Becker Tool
4
8 BMWTM 1
9 Alfa Romao™, Fiat™, Ford™,
Renault, VW-Audi, Blaupunkt,
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2
10 JVC™, Pioneer™ Tool 2
11 Carrying Pouch 1
DIAGRAM

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LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high
quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product
is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date
of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse,
abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity,
improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event
be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special
or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL
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MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us
with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the
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will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the
purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will
return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that
the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear
the cost of returning the product.
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which vary from state to state.
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