American International KIAK1240 Mounting Kit Instruction Manual

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KIAK1240 Mounting Kit
**Instruction Manual

** Car Stereo Installation Kits &Accessories

VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
KIA
2001-05 OPTIMA 2001-05 RIO 2002-05 SEDONA 1999-02
SEPHIA 2000-03 SPECTRA 1998-02 SPORTAGE

1999·02 Kia Sephia 2000·03 Kia Spectra

For 2002·03 Spectra Kit Assembly instructions see page 5

Remove the (2) Phillips screws above the instrument panel gauges.
Remove the (3) Phillips screws from the bottom side of the steering wheel column.
Carefully remove the steering column cover.
Carefully unsnap the Radio/ instrument cluster trim panel.
Disconnect all harnesses from the instrument trim panel, and remove the trim panel.
Remove the (4) Phillips screws securing the radio to the sub-dash.
Carefully pull the radio forward, disconnect the wire harness and antenna lead and remove the radio.

2001·05 Kia Rio
DASH DISASSEMBLY

Remove the ashtray.
Remove the (1) Phillips screw from inside the ashtray location.
Remove the button on the lever below the heater and A/C control knobs.
Gently unsnap the trim from around the Radio/ heater A/C controls and remove it.
Remove the (2) Phillips screws securing the radio to the sub-dash.
Carefully pull the radio forward, disconnect the wire harness and antenna lead and remove the radio.

1998·2002 Kia Sephia/ 2000·01 Kia Spectra 2001·05 Rio
For 2002·03 Spectra Kit Assembly Instructions see page 5

DIN & SHAFT MOUNT RADIOS
Remove the lower section at the bottom of the pocket for all vehicles listed above

ISO MOUNT RADIOS ONLY

Remove mounting tabs from both sides of ISO mount brackets for these vehicle applications.
Insert shift spacers into ISO mount brackets (see Figure A).
Attach the left and right ISO mounting brackets to the main bracket.
Install ISO trim ring into the main bracket.
Install radio into kit using screws supplied with radio (do not tighten screws at this time).
Adjust radio forward or backward for the best look.
Tighten screws after adjusting the radio.

1998·2000 Kia Sportage
DASH DISASSEMBLY

Carefully unsnap the trim bezel from around the Radio/ heater/ A/C controls, disconnect all harnesses and remove the trim.
Remove the (4) Phillips screws securing the radio to the sub-dash.
Carefully pull the radio forward, disconnect the wire harness and antenna lead and remove the radio.

2001·02 Kia Sportage
DASH DISASSEMBLY

Remove the (2) Phillips screws above the instrument gauges.
Carefully unsnap the center Heater/ A/C vent panel, disconnect all harnesses and remove.
Remove the (1) Phillips screw from the far left side of the dash (you must open the driver door to access this screw)
Loosen the nut on the hood release cable from under the dash, and remove the (2) Phillips screws from beside the hood latch.
Remove the (2) upper top beauty covers hiding the 5/16 plastic bolts from the panel below the steering column. (CONT.)
Remove the (2) upper 5/16 plastic bolts from this panel, and loosen the (2) lower plastic bolts to allow access to the (1) Phillips screw securing the left sidepanel (with pocket). Remove this (1) Phillips screw and remove the side trim panel.
Remove the (1) Phillips screw from under the edge of the dash below the dimmer control.
Remove the (3) Phillips screws from the bottom of the steering column cover, and remove the top and bottom covers.
Remove the (1) Phillips screw from under the upper edge of the dash in the center of the radio opening.
Remove the (2) Phillips screws securing the drink tray to the dash panel and remove the drink tray.
Carefully unsnap the dash trim and disconnect all harnesses and remove.
Remove the (4) Phillips screws securing the radio to the sub-dash.
Carefully pull the radio forward and disconnect the wire harness and antenna lead from the radio and remove radio.

2002-03 Kia Spectra
KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
DIN, SHAFT, &ISO MOUNT RADIOS

For DIN mount radios follow steps 1, 2, &4 only.
For ISO mount installation follow all steps 1 thru 7.

Remove the rear mounting tabs from both sides of the mount brackets for this vehicle application (see Figure A).
See note in Figure B.
Only insert ISO spacers when ISO mounting radio. Insert spacers into ISO mount brackets (see Figure A).
Attach left and right mounting brackets to the main bracket.
Install ISO trim ring into the main bracket.
Install radio into kit using screws supplied with radio (do not tighten screws at this time).
Adjust the radio forward or backward for the best look.
Tighten screws after adjusting the radio.

1998·2002 Kia Sportage
KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
DIN &SHAFT MOUNT RADIOS

ISO MOUNT RADIOS ONLY

Insert shaft spacers into ISO mount brackets (see Figure B).
Attach the left and right ISO mounting brackets to the main bracket.
Install ISO trim ring into the main bracket.
Install radio into kit using screws supplied with radio (do not tighten screws at this time).
Adjust the radio forward or backward for the best look.
Tighten screws after adjusting the radio.

2001·05 Kia Optima
DASH DISASSEMBLY

Open the ashtray.
Starting at the bottom, carefully unsnap the trim bezel around the radio.
Disconnect all harnesses from the climate controls, hazard button, and clock, and remove the trim bezel.
Remove the (4) Phillips screws securing the radio to the sub-dash.
Pull the radio forward, disconnect the wire harness and antenna lead and remove the radio.

KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
DIN, SHAFT &ISO MOUNT RADIOS ****

2002·05 Kia Sedona
DASH DISASSEMBLY

Set the emergency brake.
Open the ashtray lid and remove the ash cup.
Remove the (1) Phillips screw from under the ash cup location.
Carefully unsnap the ashtray assembly I dash trim bezel, disconnect all harnesses from the ashtray I lighter assembly, and remove the trim.
Remove the (4) Phillips screws securing the climate control panel to the sub-dash.
Turn the ignition key to the on position, depress the brake pedal, and place the shift lever in the LOW position.
Carefully pull the Climate control panel I vent assembly forward, disconnect all harnesses connected to the control panel I vent assembly, and remove the panel.
Remove the (4) Phillips screws securing the factory radio to the steel sub-dash frame.
Gently pull the radio forward, disconnect the wire harness and antenna lead, and remove the radio.

KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
DIN, SHAFT &ISO MOUNT RADIOS

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