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Printed in the U.S.A
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
50-0312x SERIES 1181338
DODGE CARAVAN VCP HOUSING
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
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION # 44-0048A
through the following instructions. Check for wiring or other componentry behind VCP area
before installing.
Materials/ Tools required for this installation:
1. #2 Phillips screwdriver 2. Powered screwdriver or drill with adapter
3. Awl or similar tool 4. Razor knife or similar
5. 1" Hole saw or equiv. 6. Audiovox VCP (AVP-7180 or equiv.)
Nov. 8, 1999
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MATERIALS PROVIDED FOR INSTALLATION:
ITEM Description QTY
1
SCREW, # 8 X 3/4" PPH
2
2
VCP MOUNTING BRACKET
1
3
VELCRO TAPE, 1" X 10"
1
4
5
VELCRO TAPE, 1" X 5"
VCP COVER
1
1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION # 44-0048A
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Printed in the U.S.A.
Nov. 8, 1999
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I. PREPARATION OF VEHICLE INTERIOR
FIGURE 1
4. 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 C-pillar
to the floor. Route the power lead to a fused
accessory controlled source. Connect the ground
lead to the vehicle chassis. Route the remaining
wiring (RCA plugs, Remote Sensor extension,
etc.) to the VCP location. See Figure 2. Connect
per instructions included with the video system.
If video system if to be used as a television,
install an appropriate antenna per instructions
included with the antenna.
II. INSTALLATION OF HOUSING
5. Make (3) three cuts and fold carpet as shown in Figure 3.
FIGURE 3
3
1. Remove and retain (3) three screws which
secure rear driver’s side seat track in place.
2. Slide rear seat forward and remove and retain
seat track. See Figure 1.
3. Mark wire location as shown in Figure1 and
drill a 1" hole in plastic panel. Caution: Before
drilling, check for wiring or other
componentry behind panel. Drill only where
indicated.
FIGURE 2
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6. Align slot in VCP mounting bracket (item 2 pg 2)
with existing hole in floor of vehicle. See Figure 4.
FIGURE 5
8. Remove and discard (2) two screws from the
right side of VCP. See Figure 6.
9. Apply 10" Velcro tape (item 3 pg 2) to top rear
of VCP. See Figure 6.
10. Apply 5" Velcro tape (item 4 pg 2) to left side
of VCP. See Figure 6.
4
FIGURE 4
7. Install rear seat track in original manner.
See Figure 5.
FIGURE 6
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FIGURE 7
14. Install VCP cover (item 5 pg 2). Make sure that
Velcro tape adheres to cover. See Fig. 8.
11. Remove protective backing from Velcro tape and
insert VCP into mounting bracket (item 2 pg 2) as
shown in Figure 7. Make sure that holes in VCP
align with holes in bracket. Connect all wiring to
VCP per instructions included with video system.
12. Check function of all components. See operating
instruction for video system operations check. For
further assistance, refer to the video system manual
for the technical support phone number listed for
your area.
13. Install (2) two # 8 X 3/4" screws (item 1 pg 2)
which secure VCP to mounting bracket. Do not
overtighten screws. See Figure 7.
FIGURE 9
5
FIGURE 8
15. Install rear seat in original manner. Check seat
travel to make sure that there is no interference
with VCP. See Figure 9.
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