Mini Console Installation:
This page only covers special installation considerations for the mini console installation. If the video
monitor is to be installed with a custom full sized overhead console, turn to page 4 now.
If the video monitor is to be installed in a vehicle with the mini console (P/N 1181300), it may need to
be trimmed to fit the vehicle headliner.
1) In this installation, the video monitor is mounted directly to the overhead cross member in the roof
using the mounting screw bosses (item B on page 3). The screw bosses should contact the
crossmember directly (ie: no gap between the screw boss and the roof structure). Also, be sure
that the screws (2b on page 1) do not pierce the outer roof skin when fully fastened into the
crossmember. The mini console is attached to the video monitor using the perimeter screw
bosses (item A on page 3). It is important the screws used in this installation are not
overtightened, and the video monitor and mini console are mounted in such a way the assembly
does not distort (or bend) when the mounting screws are tightened.
2) It is best to mount the video monitor to the roof structure first without the mini console. There
should be a gap between the headliner and outer flange of the video monitor. The mini console
should be cut to fill this gap. Apply masking tape to outer surface of the mini consoe in the areas
where the cut will be made.
3) Mark the cut to be made following the necessary contour of the roof. Suggested method of
marking is as follows:
a) First mark the narrowest point of the mini console on the masking tape. Be carefull to
consider not only vertical location, but fore-aft location.
b) Using handle of a screwwdriver, make a “transfer marking tool” see Fig. 5 below. Place
tool against roof and the marker against the masking tape on the mini console. Trace the
cut to be made around the entire perimeter of the mini console.
c) Cut the mini console with a sharp utility knife or shears. Make cut in several passes over
marked line, each time cutting a little deeper. It is not necessary to cut completely through
plastic, cut need only be 50% of the wall thickness of plastic. The plastic will break cleanly
at the cut by bending back and forth several times.
d) Check the fit of trimmed console and make any minor adjustments necessary.
4) The mini console can be painted or covered with a material that matches the headliner before
assembling the mini console to the video monitor.
5) The finished mini console should be attached to the video monitor, then attach assembly to the
roof. See Fig.
Tape marker to screwdriver starting at
your mark for the lowest point, then
trace the contour of the roof
Cut Line
Headliner
Lowest Point Mark
Figure 5
Refer to Fig. 4 for detail on
attaching console to video
monitor and video monitor to
vehicle structure
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