Tools Needed:

• 9/64” drill bit (If you are using the supplied screws.)
• 1/16” hex wrench
• Files (I used a few different files, one small and a medium size)
• A Dremel tool
• 5 or 15 minute 2-part epoxy *
• Light grit sandpaper *

*  Indicates items needed if you choose to epoxy the mount to the radio surround as  

    apposed to using screws.

Installation:

1. Remove the radio surround from the car. 
1. Remove the plastic tray that holds the ashtray.  It pops straight up and has 4 or 5 connectors underneath that have to be disconnected.  With this removed you will be able to see the two lower screws that hold in the radio surround.  Remove these.
2. Remove the steering column cover.   It has 3 screws that hold it together from the bottom.  Pay attention to the screws, as they are different.
3. Remove the 1 screw that holds the bottom of the gauge cluster.  It is located below and to the left of the cigarette lighter.
4. Pop the cluster loose.  I do this by pulling the cluster straight toward you. It has 3 clip that hold the back on, these can be kind of tricky to get loose.  I also put a rag on top of the steering column as is has some sharp metal edges exposed that you do not want to scratch the gauge cluster.  You do not have to remove the cluster from the car.  You can get to the 2 top screws holding in the radio surround by just moving the cluster out of the way.
5. Now that the 4 screws holding in the radio surround are removed.  Take the surround out of the car.  It has 3 connectors for the heating and A/C that have to be disconnected as well.
6. I also removed the heating and A/C control unit from the radio surround as well; this made it easier to work with.

2. This step will require quite a bit of trail and error.  I will have more pictures of this step on my website for reference.
1. I lined up the center of the bracket with the center of the hole for the radio 

                        in the surround.

2. Mark the edges of where you will have to cut the surround by holding the

      bracket in place where it will be and then make a mark on either side.

3. Use a Dremel tool to make the rough cut.  Your cut will be approximately 

      ¼ “ deep so the Dremel will save a lot of time.  Just be careful not to cut 

      too deep or too wide with the Dremel.

4. Use the file to make the cut square.  It should fit the size of the bracket

      closely with minimal gaps on either side.

5. Now place the mount on the surround.  The back of the mount should lay

      flush on the inside of the mount.  If it does not file the cut deeper until the    

      mount lays flat.  You should also push the mount all the way to the lip that

      surrounds the opening for the radio.

6. With the mount laying flat test fit the surround back in the car.  You may

      find that you will have do file the cut deeper still so that the surround will

      lay in its normal position and the mount does not rub against the edge of

      the dash.  The mount can also be bent more or less if need be.

7. With the cutting done decide if you are going to attach the mount with

                        screws or epoxy.

1.      If using the screws push the mount all the way to the ridge, hold it in

      place and mark the placement for the holes.  I used a 9/64” drill for the

      holes but you may want to use a slightly larger bit so there is a little bit

      of play in the mount.

2.      Use the included screws to attach the mount.  I also added a small dab  

                              of Loc-tite to the screws on the back of the mount so they will not  

                              come loose.

3.      If you decide to use epoxy, rough up the surface of the mount where

      the epoxy will be so it will have something to stick to.  Apply a small

      amount of epoxy to both the surround and the mount.  And let them

      cure according to the directions of the epoxy.

8. With the mount now attached, replace the surround and associated panels 

                        in the order of removal.

9. Place Velcro on both the mount and the back of the Commander so that it 

      will stick to the mount yet remain removable for making adjustments.

10. Now you are DONE, so go admire your new mount and show it of to all of 

      your friends. :)