Alpine 9870 Owners Manual - Page 26

Installation Detachable Front Panel Caution When you install this unit in your car, do not remove the detachable front panel. If the detachable front panel is removed during installation, you might press too hard and warp the metal plate that holds it in place. • The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the horizontal plane, back to front. Less than 35° 1 Bracket Mounting Sleeve (Included) Rubber Cap (Included) Hex Bolt (Included) Dashboard Pressure Plates* This unit * If the installed mounting sleeve is loose in the dashboard, the pressure plates may be bent slightly to remedy the problem. Remove the mounting sleeve from the main unit (see "Removal" on page 25). Slide the mounting sleeve into the dashboard and fix it with the metal shackles. 2 Metal Mounting Strap Screw ∗ Bolt Stud Hex Nut (M5) 3 Slide the CDE-9870R into the dashboard. When the unit is in place, make sure the locking pins are fully seated in the down position. This can be done by pressing firmly in on the unit while pushing the locking pin down with a small screwdriver. This ensures that the unit is properly locked and will not accidentally come out from the dashboard. Install the detachable front panel. Lock Pin Removal 1. Remove the detachable front panel. 2. Use a small screwdriver (or similar tool) to push the locking pins to the "up" position (see above drawing). As each pin is unlocked, gently pull out on the unit to make sure it does not re-lock before unlocking the second pin. 3. Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so. Front Frame This unit Screws (M5 × 8) (Included) Mounting Bracket This unit When your vehicle has the Bracket, mount the long hex bolt onto the rear panel of the CDE-9870R and put the Rubber Cap on the hex bolt. If your vehicle does not have the Mounting Support, reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting strap (not supplied). Connect all the leads of the CDE-9870R according to details described in the CONNECTIONS section. • For the screw *, provide a proper screw to the chassis installing location. 25-EN