INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
50-0305x-015 SERIES 1181272
1999 DODGE DURANGO *
OVERHEAD CONSOLE for use with FLIPDOWN VIDEO SYSTEM
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. #2 Phillips screwdriver
3. Awl or similar tool
5. 18 GA wire 4' - 6'
7. Test light
2. Powered screwdriver or drill with adapter
4. Razor knife or similar
6. 1/4" Hex Socket Bit
8. Audiovox Series 640/650 Video Module
NOT FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SUN ROOF.
NOT FOR USE IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY REAR A/C.
Nov. 8, 1999
Printed in the U.S.A
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION # 44-0044A
I. PREPARATION OF VEHICLE INTERIOR
1. Remove and retain O.E. dome light by gently
prying downward on rear edge of lens then
slide frame assembly out. Disconnect wiring
and lay dome light in a safe place. See Fig. 1.
FIGURE 1
2. Using the front edge of dome light opening as a
reference location, carefully measure & trim
headliner as shown. Caution: Before cutting
headliner material, check for wiring or other
componentry above headliner. Cut only where
indicated. Make sure that the 7" cut is centered
left to right in vehicle. See Figure 2. DO NOT
OVERCUT HEADLINER.
3. Scribe a center line on the sheet metal roof of
the vehicle in front and rear of openings in
headliner. This will be used for bracket alignment.
See Figure 2.
FIGURE 2
4. Install mounting bracket (item 6 pg. 2) with the
bent edges upward. Slide bracket rearward until
rear tabs engage rear O.E. roof brace. Align
notches in bracket with center lines scribed on
roof. See Fig. 3 and Fig. 4.
5. Secure front of bracket to front roof brace using
(2) two # 10 X 1/2" screws (item 1 pg 2).
FIGURE 3
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6. Make sure tabs on mounting bracket engage O.E.
roof brace and notch aligns with center line.
See Figure 4.
FIGURE 4
7. Construct a jumper harness that will connect the
vehicle’s dome light wires to the lights in video
system. Connect the white wire to the O.E. pink wire.
Connect the black wire to the O.E. yellow wire.
See Figure 5.
8. Using a test light, test function of lights.
9. Install O.E. dome light in original manner.
FIGURE 5
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10. 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-pillar to the floor. Route the power lead
to an 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 6. 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.
FIGURE 6
II. INSTALLATION OF CONSOLE
IF SPEAKER UPGRADE KIT WAS PURCHASED, INSTALL PER INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.
11. Raise console (item 8 pg.2) into approximate position
against headliner. Loosely install using (2) two 6-32 x
3/4" screws (item 2 pg. 2) through the smaller holes in
bracket on console into threaded clips on front
mounting bracket. See Figure 7.
12. Using a scribe or similar tool, align hole in rear of
console with slot in rear mounting bracket. Loosely
secure rear of console using (1) one # 8 x 1 1/2" screw
(item 4 pg. 2). Make sure console alignment is straight
then tighten (2) two 6-32 screws previously installed.
See Figure 7.
FIGURE 7
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13. Release video screen from locked position.
Lower video screen to viewing position for
access to mounting location in top of video
system housing.
14. Raise video system into approximate position
and connect all wiring to components. Connect
wiring and cabling to video system per
instruction included with video system.
15. Check function of all component and lights. 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.
FIGURE 8
16. Insert video system into opening in console.
Note : Make sure wires do not get pinched between video system and console.
Align holes in housing with clips in mounting bracket. Secure using (4) four 6-32x 3/4" screws
(item 2 pg.2) and (4) four 3.5mm washers (item 3 pg. 2). See Figure 8.
Caution : Do not overtighten screws.
17. Tighten screw previously installed to secure rear of
console to headliner.
Caution: Do not overtighten screws or damage to
vehicle roof may occur.
18. Raise video screen into locked position.
19. Install speaker grille (item 7 pg 2). Align clips in grille
with holes in console and press firmly. See Figure 9.
20. If speaker upgrade kit was not installed, install cover
plate (item 9 pg 2) at front of console and secure using
(2) # 6 X 1/2" screws (item 5 pg 2).
21. Install cover plate decal (item 10 pg 2).
FIGURE 9
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