KTC-221GY KTC-221TN

50-0387A-002 50-0387A-014

INSTALLATION MANUAL

FORD EXPEDITION/ LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
Overhead Console for use with Mobile Overhead Monitor
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. Phillips screwdriver 2. Powered screwdriver or drill with adapter 3. Awl or scribe point tool or similar 4. Razor knife or similar tool 5. 18 GA wire 6' 6. 1/8" Drill Bit 7. ALPINE TMX-R680A Mobile Overhead Monitor
FOR USE IN VEHICLES WITH FACTORY INSTALLED OVERHEAD CONSOLE ONLY.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION # 44-0087A Dec. 29,2000 Printed in the U.S.A.
MATERIALS PROVIDED FOR INSTALLATION:

ITEM 11 Description

SCREW, # 6 x 3/8" PPH SCREW, #8 X 9/16" PWH SCREW, #8 X 1" PWH SCREW, 8-32 X 1 1/2" PPH CONVOLUTED TUBE, 1/2" I.D. X 3" VELCRO TAPE, 1" X 6" TEMPLATE MOUNTING BRACKET A/C BLOCK-OFF COVER CONSOLE SWITCH, SPDT
I. REMOVAL OF O.E.M. EQUIPMENT
1. Remove and retain rear A/C control assembly. Assembly housing is secured with (2) two spring cli on front of housing. Pull down to disengage, then slid forward to clear bracket. See Photo 1. Disconnect wiring and set assembly in a safe place for re-use later. 2. Remove and discard center and rear A/C vent in PHOTO 1 headliner by rotating outer ring on louver 90 degrees then pulling downward.
II. PREPARATION OF VEHICLE INTERIOR.
3. Using a razor knife, carefully trim headliner as shown, this will allow clearance for mounting bracket and A/C block off cover. See Photo 2. Locate template (item 7 pg 2) at rear edge of A/C switch cut out. Make sure that arrow is pointing forward and template is centered left to right. Carefully cut and remove indicated headliner. See Photo2. 4. Remove and retain (2) two O.E. screws from bracket.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION # 44-0087A 3
Dec. 29, 2000 Printed in the U.S.A.

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5. Trim insulation at rear of opening as shown in Photo 3.
6. Remove and retain (1) one O.E. screw in front pocket of O.E. overhead console. Pull down on console to gain access to dome light wiring. 7. Construct a 2ft. jumper harness that will connect the vehicles dome light wires to the lights in LCD monitor housing. Refer to wiring/connections section of the TMX-680A owners manual for details. 8. Route dome light wire under brace on console and connect O.E. connector to the O.E. dome light. Route jumper harness through pod opening on console. See Photo 4. 9. Using a test light, test function of lights. 10. Install O.E. console in original manner.
11. 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 C-pillar. Down the C-pillar to the floor. Route the power lead to an accessory controlled source. Connect the ground lead to the vehicle chassis. Route thePHOTO 3 wiring to the VCP location. See Photo 5. Connect per instructions included remaining
with the video system. If video system if to be used as a television, install an appropriate antenna per instructions included with the antenna.
12. Install block-off cover (item 9 pg 2) and secure using (2) two # 8 x 9/16" screws (item 2 pg 2) at rear area. See Photo 6.

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13. Detach A/C wire harness from brace to allow connectors to reach the new A/C control location. See Photo 7. 14. Install mounting bracket (item 8 pg 2 ) by inserting tabs into slots in O.E. bracket and securing front of bracket using (2) two screws O.E. screws removed in step 4 into their original location and (1) one #8x 1" screw (itemPHOTO)5in rear location. See Photo 7. 3 pg 2 15. Install convoluted tube (item 5 pg 2) around wire harness to prevent chaffing against bracket. See Photo 9.

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III. PREPARATION OF CONSOLE

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16. Remove A/C control from rear bezel assembly previously removed in step 1. Modify A/C control by drilling (3) three 1/8" dia. holes in front mounting tabs. See Photo 8. 17. Place A/C control in opening in console (item 10 pg 2). Make sure control is centered and secure using (5) five # 6 X 3/8" screws (item 1 pg 2). See Photo 8.
IV. INSTALLATION OF CONSOLE
Caution: Use extra support for the console until secured to the vehicle. Failure to do so may cause damage to console or installed components. 18. Install dome light switch (item 11 pg 2) into opening on front of console (item 10 pg.2).Raise console into approximate position and connect A/C control wires. Position console against headliner. Loosely install using (2) two # 6 x 3/8" screws (item 1 pg. 2) through the slots in bracket on console into holes on front mounting bracket. See Photo 9. 19. Make sure console alignment is straight and matches contours in headliner, then open remote control door and secure rear section of console using (2) two # 8 x 1" screws (item 3 pg 2). Tighten (2) two # 6 x 3/8" screws previously

PHOTO 10

installed. See Photo 10.
20. Release LCD monitor panel from locked position. Lower to viewing position for access to mounting location in top of housing. 21. Raise monitor housing into approximate position and connect all wiring to components. Connect wiring and cabling per instructions included with LCD monitor. 22. Check function of all components and lights. See operating instructions for video operations check. For further assistance, refer to the TMX-R680A owners manual for the technical support phone number listed for your area.

23. Insert monitor housing into opening in console. Note : Make sure wires do not get pinched Between housingPHOTO 9 and console. Align holes in housing with clips in mounting bracket. Secure using (4) four 8-32x 1 1/2" screws (item 4 pg.2). See Photo 11. Caution : Do not overtighten screws. 24. Raise LCD monitor panel into locked position. 25. Cut Velcro tape (item 6 pg 2) into 2" pieces. Remove protective backing from tape and apply to remote controls. Position them against the console door and press firmly on remote while holding the door. 26. Raise remote control door into locked position.

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KTC-211PW KTC-211SH
50-0385A-018 50-0385A-026

INSTALLATION MANUAL

2000 SUBURBAN / YUKON XL
Overhead Console for use with Mobile Overhead Monitor
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. Phillips screwdriver 2. Powered screwdriver or drill with adapter 3. Awl or scribe point tool or similar 4. Razor knife or similar tool 5. 18 GA wire 4' 6. Rubbing alcohol 7. ALPINE TMX-R680A Mobile Overhead Monitor
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION # 44-0085A
Jan. 1,2001 Printed in the U.S.A.
MATERIALS PROVIDED FOR INSTALLATION:

ITEM Description

SCREW, # 6 x 3/8" PPH SCREW, #10 X 1/2" HWH SCREW, 8-32 X 1 1/2" PPH VELCRO TAPE, 1" X 6" TEMPLATE FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET REAR MOUNTING BRACKET A/C CONTROL MOUNTING BRACKET CONSOLE SWITCH, SPDT

QTY 1 1

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION # 44-0085A 2
Jan. 1, 2001 Printed in the U.S.A.
I. REMOVAL OF O.E.M. EQUIPMENT
1. Release front mounting clips of O.E. dome light by gently prying downward on front edge of housing. See Photo 1.

PHOTO 1

2. Gently lower the front of housing enough to reach inside and push the A/C control head out of the housing. Disconnect wiring and lay control head in a safe place. 3. Remove and discard (2) two screws which secure housing. Disconnect wiring and discard light assembly. See Photo 2.

PHOTO 2

II. PREPARATION OF VEHICLE INTERIOR
4. Using a razor knife, carefully trim headliner as shown to allow clearance for mounting bracket. See Photo 3. Locate template (item 5 pg 2) at front edge of O.E. cut out. Make sure that arrow is pointing forward and template is centered left to right in vehicle.

PHOTO 4

5. Squeeze clips on O.E. plastic bracket and pull downward. Pull down on outer edges of bracket to release hook and loop fasteners. Remove and discard plastic bracket. See Photo 4.

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6. Install front mounting bracket (item 6 pg 2) by aligning holes in bracket with holes in O.E. roof brace. Secure using (4) four # 10 x 1/2" screws (item 2 pg 2). See Photo 5.
7. Use rubbing alcohol to clean sheet metal in rear area of headliner cut out. Use a clean cloth to dry surface. Remove protective backing from adhesive strips on rear mounting bracket ( item 7 pg 2) and position tab 18 1/4 from rear edge ofPHOTO 5 front mounting bracket. Make sure bracket is centered left to right and firmly press against roof. See Photo 6. 8. Construct a 1ft. jumper harness that will connect the vehicles dome light wires to the lights in LCD monitor housing. Refer to wiring/connections section of the TMX-680A owners manual for details. 9. Using a test light, test function of lights.
10. Install and route all video and audio cables, and any PHOTO 6 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 to the VCP location. See Photo 7. Connect per instructions included with the video system.
III. PREPARATION OF CONSOLE
11. Install O.E. A/C control head in console (item 8 pg 2). Remove protective backing from adhesive strips on PHOTO 7 mounting brackets (item 9 pg 2 ) and press firmly against control head as shown. See Photo 8.
IV. INSTALLATION OF CONSOLE
Caution: Use extra support for the console until secured to the vehicle. Failure to do so may cause damage to console or installed components.

PHOTO 8

12. Install dome light switch (item 10 pg 2) into opening on front of console. Raise console into approximate position and connect A/C control wires. Insert bracket on rear of console into rear mounting bracket (item 7 pg 2) and slide rearward. Position console against headliner. Make sure console alignment is straight and matches contours in headliner, then secure console using (2) two # 6 x 3/8" screws (item 1 pg. 2) through the slots in bracket on console into holes on front mounting bracket. See Photo 9.
13. Release LCD monitor panel from locked position. Lower to viewing position for access to mounting

PHOTO 9 6

location in top of housing. 14. Raise monitor housing into approximate position and connect all wiring to components. Connect wiring and cabling per instructions included with LCD monitor. 15. Check function of all component and lights. See operating instructions for video operations check. For further assistance, refer to the TMX-R680A owners manual for the technical support phone number listed for your area.
16. Insert monitor housing into opening in console. Note : Make sure wires do not get pinched between housing and console. Align holes in housing with clips in mounting bracket. Secure using (4) four 8-32 x 1 1/4" screws (item 3 pg.2). See Photo 10. Caution : Do not overtighten screws. 17. Raise LCD monitor panel into locked position.

PHOTO 10

18. Cut Velcro tape (item 4 pg 2) into 2" pieces. Remove protective backing from tape and apply to remote controls. Position them against the console door and press firmly on remote while holding the door. 19. Raise remote control door into locked position.

PHOTO 11