Stereo Car Cassette  (120-2002)      Installation       Faxback Doc. # 6921
 
BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE INSTALLATION

Precautions

Improper installation can damage your stereo and other components in your
vehicle's autosound system.  Before you begin installing the stereo:
Carefully read this section and all the instructions under "Installation."
If after completely reading this manual...

a.  You do not feel confident about being able to:

    Properly install your stereo, or
    Make needed modifications to the dash, or
    Remover obstructions behind the dash.

b.  You do not know the answerers to questions such as:

    Does my vehicle have a 12-Volt negative ground electrical system?
    Which wire is the power wire?
    How do I connect a wire to a fuse?

    then we recommend you have your stereo installed by a professional
    autosound system installer.

Be sure your speakers can handle 8 watts of power (4 watts per channel).
Each speaker must have an impedance of at least 4 ohms.  Your local Radio
Shack store carries a full line of speakers.

Before you mount the stereo, temporarily connect the speakers, power wires
and antenna.  Then turn on your vehicle's ignition and test the stereo to
be sure it works properly.


Setting the Shaft Spacing

The size of pre-existing openings in the dash or installation kit
determines the best spacing between the stereo's shafts (knobs).

The space between the shafts is preset to 5 13/16 inches (148 mm)
at the factory.  You can change the spacing to 5 5/8 inches (142 mm),
5 3/8 inches (136 mm), or 5 1/8 inches (130 mm).

Follow these steps if you need to change the shaft spacing.

1.  Loosen both shaft nuts to about halfway up the shafts.

2.  Move each shaft positioner to the correct pair of holes.

3.  Hold each shaft positioner in place as you tighten its shaft nut.


Preparing the Mounting Area

Before you mount the stereo, study the illustration on Page 9 to be sure
you have all the necessary parts.

Then confirm that the stereo fits your vehicle's stereo mounting area.

Note:  If the mounting area is too large, you should be able to mount
the stereo with the supplied gasket or an in-dash installation kit,
available at you local Radio Shack store.  Follow the installation kit's
instructions to mount the stereo.


Routing Speaker Wire

If you install speakers, avoid routing the speaker wire near moving parts
or sharp edges.  You can usually route it along the wiring channel
beneath the vehicle's door facings by carefully removing the molding the
holds the carpet in place.  After you route the speaker wire, replace
molding.


Using An Adapter Harness

If you are replacing an existing stereo, or if your vehicle has been
factory-wired for autosound components, you might be able to use an
adapter harness to connect the power and speakers.  Radio Shack stores
sell adapter harnesses for most vehicles.

Follow the directions that come with the adaptor harness to temporarily
connect the power, speakers, and antenna.


(smm 03/07/94)