Alpine 9886M Owners Manual - Page 47

01GB00CDA9886M.book Page 45 Monday, March 17, 2008 4:05 PM Installation Caution Do not block the unit's fan or heat sink, thus preventing air circulation. If blocked, heat will accumulate inside the unit and may cause a fire. Air ventilation hole Detachable Front Panel Caution When you install this unit in your vehicle, 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. • Stick the supplied cover sheet on the surface of the unit. Cover sheet (supplied) Double face tape This unit • The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the horizontal plane, back to front. 1 Mounting Sleeve (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 46). 2 Hex Nut (M5) Screw *2 Bolt Stud Metal Mounting Strap *1 This unit Ground Lead Chassis Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting strap (not supplied). Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (*1) already attached to the vehicle's chassis. • For the screw marked "*2", use an appropriate screw for the chosen mounting location. Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming from the left rear of the CDA-9886M. Connect all other leads of the CDA-9886M according to details described in the CONNECTlONS section. 3 Slide the CDA-9886M into the dashboard until it clicks. This ensures that the unit is properly locked and will not accidentally come out from the dashboard. Less than 35° 01GB06CDA9886.fm 45-EN ALPINE CDA-9886M 68-12118Z86-A (EN)