User Manual

14221-1200-4000, Rev. A
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3. If the mounting surface is not flat (such as the top of a transmission hump), construct a suitable
mounting wedge as necessary, and attach the wedge to the surface using an approved attachment
method. Never mount the bracket directly to a non-flat surface.
4. On the mounting surface, mark the selected location for the bracket, and then remove the radio from
the bracket.
5. Clean and remove any foreign material from the mounting surface.
6. Using the bracket as a template, mark and drill at least four (4) mounting holes into the mounting
surface as required per the type of hardware used.
Before drilling holes and/or installing mounting screws, verify these operations will not
damage or interfere with any existing vehicle component (the fuel tank, a fuel line, the
transmission housing, existing vehicle wiring, electronic control modules, etc.). Always
check to see how far the mounting screws will extend beyond the mounting surface
prior to installation. Always deburr drilled holes before installing screws.
7. Temporarily remove the bracket and deburr all of the newly drilled holes.
8. If necessary, apply an approved paint or rust-inhibitor at the holes in the mounting surface.
9. Set the bracket back into place.
10. Install and tighten the mounting screws/hardware.
11. Verify the bracket is firmly secured to the mounting surface. A secure mount prevents unreasonable
vibration, which could damage the radio and/or cause its cable connections to loosen.
12. If the rear of the radio is easily accessible when the radio is positioned in the selected position within
the bracket, it is recommended that the radio be temporarily inserted into the bracket. Otherwise, do
not mount the radio into the bracket at this time, because several cable connections must be made at
the rear of the radio.
7.1.2 Inserting the Radio into the Mounting Bracket
The radio should now be inserted into the mounting bracket according to this procedure:
1. Lay the radio into the mounting bracket with the front of the radio facing in the correct direction
(usually towards the rear of the vehicle).
2. Secure the radio to the bracket using at least four (4) of the six (6) M5 x 10 mm socket (Allen) head
screws included with the Mounting Bracket Kit. These screws have captive lockwashers. Kit contents
are shown in Figure 7-1. This kit is Item 1 listed in Table 4-3 (page 24).
3. Tighten all screws using a 4-millimeter hex key wrench until each lockwasher is fully compressed
and the radio is firm and flush in between the brackets.
4. Check the mounting area for proper clearance for cable service looping and for air circulation, plus an
area for securing excess cable.
Proper mounting is one factor that ensures optimal radio performance. An improperly
mounted radio may experience degradation in the quality of voice and data
communications.
CAUTION
NOTE