XAV-7W - Sony Car Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 6

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Mounting example
When installing this unit, be sure to close the monitor of the unit.
If the monitor is opened while installing and given too much
force, it may cause a malfunction.

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Nissan cars
Align the brackets of the factory-installed car stereo with the
mounting holes marked “N” on the side of the Media Center
main unit, and use the supplied pan-head screws 6 to fasten the
brackets.

* Be sure to use only the supplied pan-head screws 6 for

installation. If any other screws are used, make sure they
conform to the requirements shown below.
Using longer screws can cause internal damage to the unit.

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6 mm

Damage can also occur if the screws are used directly on the
unit without the brackets of the factory-installed car stereo.

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Toyota cars (illustration shows an example for a Toyota car)
Align the brackets of the factory-installed car stereo with the
mounting holes marked “T” on the side of the Media Center main
unit, and use the supplied screws to fasten the brackets. For
Toyota cars, the supplied screws 6 should be used.

Note
• Do not press the front panel buttons of

the unit during installation and do not
apply strong force.

• Do not place any objects on top of the

unit.

Front panel
plate 4

Do not throw away the front panel plate,
since it will be needed when you change
the car you install the unit.
For details, see “Removing the Front
Panel Plate”. (page 17).

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Note
• Ensure that the mounting surface is

clean.

• Do  not  install the connection box

- in locations subject to high

temperatures

- in  locations subject to direct sunlight,

warm air from heater outlets, or
other locations that can get hot.

• When attaching the hook-and-loop

fastener to the bottom of the connection
box, do not cover the model name plate
in the center.

Hook-and-loop
fastener 8

Hook-and-loop
fastener 8

Cut off the required length of hook-and-loop fastener 8 and fix
the connection box 1 on the carpet or similar.

Use of connectors
Insert until the connector clicks into
place. To remove, press here and pull out.

Main unit/connection
box interconnect 3

Refer also to the section “3 Car Systems Connections” (page 14 -
15).

Insert 3 until a click is heard.

Refer also to the section “3 Car Systems Connections”
(page 14 - 15).

Insert 3 until a click is heard.

2

Insert until the connector clicks into
place. To remove, press here and pull
out.

Main unit/
connection box
interconnect 3

Power supply leads 2
(for main unit)

Insert until the connector clicks into
place. To remove, press here and pull
out.