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FORD EXCURSION

Overhead Console for use with Mobile Overhead Monitor

INSTALLATION MANUAL

These instructions are intended for use only by experienced professionals in the automotive customizing business. Special tools and equipment, as well as specialized handling and care of product during installation, may be required. Before beginning this installation, carefully read through the following instructions. Use extreme care when cutting headliner material. Check for wiring or other componentry above headliner material. Cut only where indicated.

Materials / Tools required for this installation:

1. Phillips screwdriver 2. Powered screwdriver or drill with adapter

3. Awl or scribe point tool or similar 4. Razor knife or similar tool

5. 18 GA wire 4' 6. 1/8" Drill Bit

7. Rubbing alcohol 8. ALPINE TMX-R680A Mobile Overhead Monitor

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION # 44-0088A

Dec. 31,2000

Printed in the U.S.A.

MATERIALS PROVIDED FOR

INSTALLATION:

ITEM Description

1 SCREW, # 6 x 3/8" PPH

2 SCREW, #8 X 9/16" PWH

3 SCREW, #8 X 1" PWH

4 SCREW, 8-32 X 1 1/2" PPH

5 CONVOLUTED TUBE, 1/2" I.D. X 3"

6 VELCRO TAPE, 1" X 6"

7 TEMPLATE

8 REAR MOUNTING BRACKET

9 FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET

10 A/C BLOCK-OFF COVER

11 CONSOLE

12 SWITCH, SPDT

QTY

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION # 44-0088A

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Dec. 31, 2000

Printed in the U.S.A.

I. REMOVAL OF O.E.M.

EQUIPMENT

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1. Remove and retain rear A/C control assembly.

Assembly

housing is secured with (2) two spring clips on front of

assembly in a safe place for re-use later.

2. Remove and discard center and rear A/C vent in

PHOTO 1 headliner

by rotating outer ring on louver 90 degrees then pulling

downward.

housing. Pull down to disengage, then slide forward to

clear bracket. See Photo 1. Disconnect wiring and set

II. PREPARATION OF VEHICLE

INTERIOR

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3. Using a razor knife, carefully trim headliner as shown, this will allow clearance for mounting bracket and A/C block off cover. See Photo 2. Locate template (item 7 pg2) between dome lights and rear edge of O.E. console.

PHOTO 2

Make sure that arrow is pointing forward. Carefully cut and remove indicated headliner. See Photo2.

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PHOTO 4

4. Trim insulation at rear of opening as shown in

Photo 3. Leave front side of insulation attached.

5. Use rubbing alcohol to clean sheet metal in area

previously cut. Use a clean cloth to dry surface. Insert

rear mounting bracket (item 8 pg 2) into opening and

position tab 24 1/8” from rear edge of O.E. cut out.

Make sure bracket is centered between roof ribs and

firmly press against roof. See Photo 4. Position

insulation between roof and bracket flange.

6. Remove and retain (1) one O.E. screw in front

pocket of O.E. overhead console. Pull down on

console to gain access to dome light wiring.

7. Construct a 2ft. jumper harness that will connect

monitor housing. Refer to wiring/connections section

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of the TMX-680A owner’s manual for details.

8. Route dome light wire under brace on console and

connect O.E. connector to the O.E. dome light.

Route jumper harness through pod opening on

console. See Photo 5.

9. Using a test light, test function of lights.

10. Install O.E. console in original manner.

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11. Install and route all 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 C-pillar. Down the Cpillar to the floor. Route the power lead to an accessory controlled source. Connect the ground lead to the vehicle chassis. Route the remaining wiring to the VCP location. See Photo 6. Connect per instructions included with the video system.

12. Install block-off cover (item 10 pg 2) and secure using

(1) one # 8 x 9/16" screw (item 2 pg 2) at rear area

and (1) one # 8 x 1 " Screw (item 3 pg 2) at front

area. Do not overtighten screws. See Photo 7.

PHOTO 5

13. Detach A/C wire harness from brace to allow

connectors to reach the new A/C control location.

See Photo 8.

14. Install mounting bracket (item 9 pg 2 ) by inserting

tabs into slots in O.E. bracket and securing front of

bracket using (2) two # 8 x 9/16" screws (item 2 pg 2)

See Photo 8.

15. Install convoluted tube (item 5 pg 2) around wire

harness to prevent chaffing against bracket.

See Photo 10.

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PHOTO 6

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16. Remove A/C control from rear bezel assembly previously

removed in step 1. Modify A/C control by drilling (3) three

1/8" dia. holes in front mounting tabs. See Photo 9.

17. Place A/C control in opening in console (item 11 pg 2).

Make sure control is centered and secure using (5) five

# 6

X 3/8" screws (item 1 pg 2). See Photo 9.

PHOTO 10

PHOTO 8

IV. INSTALLATION OF CONSOLE

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Caution: Use extra support for the console until secured to the vehicle.

Failure to do so may cause damage to console or installed components.

18. Install dome light switch (item 12 pg 2) into opening

on front of console (item 11 pg.2).Raise console into

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Insert bracket on rear of console into rear mounting bracket (item 8 pg 2) and slide rearward. Position console against headliner. Make sure console alignment is straight and matches contours in headliner, then secure console using (2) two # 6 x 3/8" screws (item 1 pg. 2) through the slots in bracket on console into

holes on front mounting bracket. See Photo 10.

19. Release LCD monitor panel from locked position.

Lower to viewing position for access to mounting

location in top of housing.

20. Raise monitor housing into approximate position

and connect all wiring to components. Connect

wiring and cabling per instructions included with

LCD monitor.

21. Check function of all component and lights. See

operating instructions for video operations check.

For further assistance, refer to the TMX-R680A

owner’s manual for the technical support phone

number listed for your area.

22. Insert monitor housing into opening in console.

Note : Make sure wires do not get pinched

between housing and console. Align holes in housing with clips in mounting bracket. Secure using

(4) four 8-32x 1 1/4" screws (item 4 pg.2). See Photo

11. Caution : Do not overtighten screws.

24. Cut Velcro tape (item 6 pg 2) into 2" pieces. Remove protective backing from tape and apply to remote controls. Position them against the console door and press firmly on remote while holding the door.

25. Raise remote control door into locked position.

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