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INSTALLATION MANUAL
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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. Rubbing alcohol
7. ALPINE TMX-R680A Mobile Overhead Monitor
Jan. 3,2001
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION # 44-0090A
Printed in the U.S.A.
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MATERIALS PROVIDED FOR
INSTALLATION:
ITEM Description QTY 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
SCREW, # 6 x 3/8" PPH
SCREW, #10 X 1/2" HWH
SCREW, 8-32 X 1 1/2" PPH
VELCRO TAPE, 1" X 6"
TEMPLATE
FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET
REAR MOUNTING BRACKET
CONSOLE
SWITCH, SPDT
2
4
4 2
1
1
1 3
1
1
1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION # 44-0090A
Jan. 3, 2001
Printed in the U.S.A.
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PHOTO 1
II. PREPARATION OF
I. REMOVAL OF O.E.M.
EQUIPMENT .
1. Remove O.E. dome light, rear A/C control head, and
trim ring. Disconnect wiring and set control head aside
in a safe place. Discard dome light. See Photo 1.
VEHICLE INTERIOR
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2. Using a razor knife, carefully trim headliner as
shown to allow clearance for mounting bracket.
See Photo 2. Locate template (item 5 pg 2) at
A/C control cut out and louvers. Make sure that
arrow is pointing forward and template is centered
left to right in vehicle.
PHOTO 2
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3. Install front mounting bracket (item 6 pg 2) by
aligning flange on bracket with O.E. roof brace.
Make sure that bracket is centered left to right and
secure using (4) four # 10 x 1/2" screws (item 2 pg 2).
See Photo 3.
4. Use rubbing alcohol to clean sheet metal in rear area
of headliner cut out. Use a clean cloth to dry surface.
PHOTO 5
Remove protective backing from adhesive strips on rear
mounting bracket ( item 7 pg 2) and position tab 20 1/4”
from rear edge of front mounting bracket. Make sure
bracket is centered left to right and firmly press against
roof. See Photo 4.
5. Construct a 1 ft. jumper harness that will connect
the vehicle’s dome light wires to the lights in LCD
monitor housing. Refer to wiring/connections section
of the TMX-680A owner’s manual for details.
6. Using a test light, test function of lights.
PHOTO 4
7. 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 B-pillar. Down the B-
PHOTO 3
pillar to the floor. Route the power lead to an accessory
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controlled source. Connect the ground lead to the
e
vehicle
chassis. Route the remaining wiring to the VCP
location.
See Photo 5. Connect per instructions included with th
video system.
III. INSTALLATION OF CONSOLE .
PHOTO 7
Caution: Use extra support for the console until secured to the vehicle.
Failure to do so may cause damage to console or installed components.
8. Install dome light switch (item 9 pg 2) into opening
on front of console. Install A/C control head and trim ring
into opening in console. Raise console into approximate
position and connect A/C control wires. Insert bracket
on rear of console into rear mounting bracket (item 7 pg
2) and slide rearward. See Photo 6. Position console
against headliner.
9. 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 7.
10. Release LCD monitor panel from locked position. Lower to viewing position for access to mounting
location in top of housing.
11. Raise monitor housing into approximate position and connect all wiring to components. Connect
wiring and cabling per instructions included with LCD monitor.
12. 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.
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13. 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 3 pg.2).
See Photo 8.
Caution : Do not overtighten screws.
14. Raise LCD monitor panel into locked position.
15. Cut Velcro tape (item 4 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.
16. Raise remote control door into locked position.
PHOTO 8
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