Pioneer DEH-X8500DAB: Removing the unit DIN front/rear mount

Important

! Check all connections and systems before

final installation.

! Do not use unauthorized parts as this may

cause malfunctions.

! Consult your dealer if installation requires

drilling of holes or other modifications to the

vehicle.

! Do not install this unit where:

— it may interfere with operation of the vehicle.

— it may cause injury to a passenger as a result

of a sudden stop.

! The semiconductor laser will be damaged if

it overheats. Install this unit away from hot

places such as near the heater outlet.

! Optimum performance is obtained when the

unit is installed at an angle of less than 60°.

60°

! When installing, to ensure proper heat dis-

persal when using this unit, make sure you

leave ample space behind the rear panel and

wrap any loose cables so they are not block-

ing the vents.

Section

01

Installation

Installation

Use commercially available parts when instal-

2 Tighten two screws on each side.

Removing and re-attaching the

ling.

front panel

You can remove the front panel to protect your

DIN Front-mount

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1

unit from theft.

1 Insert the mounting sleeve into the dash-

Press the detach button and push the front

board.

panel upward and pull it toward you.

2

For installation in shallow spaces, use the sup-

For details, refer to operation manual.

plied mounting sleeve. If there is enough space,

1 Tapping screw (5 mm × 8 mm)

use the mounting sleeve that came with the ve-

2 Mounting bracket

hicle.

3 Dashboard or console

2 Secure the mounting sleeve by using a

screwdriver to bend the metal tabs (90°) into

Removing the unit

place.

1 Remove the trim ring.

1

2

1 Trim ring

1 Dashboard

2 Notched tab

2 Mounting sleeve

! Releasing the front panel allows easier ac-

# Make sure that the unit is installed securely in

cess to the trim ring.

place. An unstable installation may cause skipping

! When reattaching the trim ring, point the

or other malfunctions.

side with the notched tab down.

DIN Rear-mount

2 Insert the supplied extraction keys into

both sides of the unit until they click into

Leave ample

1 Determine the appropriate position

5 cm

place.

space

where the holes on the bracket and the side

of the unit match.

5 cm

3 Pull the unit out of the dashboard.

DIN front/rear mount

This unit can be properly installed using either

front-mount or rear-mount installation.

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