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AMOUNTINGKITISREQUIRED
FORTHISINSTALLATION
88
88
8
FORD-LINCOLN-MERCURY INSTALLATION - 1985 AND NEWERFORD-LINCOLN-MERCURY INSTALLATION - 1985 AND NEWER
FORD-LINCOLN-MERCURY INSTALLATION - 1985 AND NEWERFORD-LINCOLN-MERCURY INSTALLATION - 1985 AND NEWER
FORD-LINCOLN-MERCURY INSTALLATION - 1985 AND NEWER
Important-This installation is designed for most 1985 through 1990 U.S. made Ford cars, and vans and an
installation kit isrequired for thesevehicles. See KitListing on Page 2of this manualor refer tothe in-store application
chart. For 1991 and newer vehicles, the radio can be installed as shown on Page 3 of this manual or you can use
the AX-88-SNP kit. Instructions for use of the AS-88-SNP kit are included with the kit and are not shown in this
manual.
1. Remove ExistingRadio:1. Remove ExistingRadio:
1. Remove ExistingRadio:1. Remove ExistingRadio:
1. Remove ExistingRadio:
A. Remove existing dashboard trimpanel surrounding the radio opening. This panel is usually secured by
screws and/or snap-in clips.
B. Remove the screws used to secure radio to the sub-dashboard.
C. Pull the radio forward to access the wiring and antenna cables plugged into the rear of the chassis.
D. Un-plug the wiring harness(es) and antenna cable and remove the radio.
2. Installthe NewRadio:2. Installthe NewRadio:
2. Installthe NewRadio:2. Installthe NewRadio:
2. Installthe NewRadio:
A. Follow the instructions included with the installation kit to attach the radio to the mounting plate supplied with
the kit.
B. Place the radio near the dashboard so the wire can be led through the opening and following the instructions
of Step 2 on Page 7, carefully wire the radio making certain all connections are secure and insulated and
confirm proper operation.
C. Install the radio/mounting plate assembly to the sub-dashboard according to instructions of installation kit.
D. Attach one end of the perforated support strap (supplied) to the screw stud on the radio using the hex nut
provided. Fasten the other endof the perforated strap toa secure part of thedashboard either above or below
the radio using the screw and nut provided. Bend the strap to position it as necessary.
CAUTION: The rear of the radio must be supported with the strap to prevent damage to the dashboard from the
weight of the radio or improper operation of the radio due to vibration.
E. Replace the dashboard trimpanel.
F. Install knobs on radio shafts.
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HELP!
RADIO
HEXNUT
SCREWSTUD
PERFORATEDSTRAP
EXISTINGDASHTRIMPANEL
SHAFTNUTS
MOUNTINGPLATEFROMKIT
(NOTINCLUDEDWITHRADIO)
SCREW
HEXNUT
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