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Step 2Fitting it together
This process takes some trial and error:
Remove the ashtray and take the XM mount (the black plastic thing that the radio mounts to). You will need to unscrew the ball joint so that all you have is the black rectangle mount with a threaded plastic stub out the back. In order to have the XM mount fit at an angle against the ashtray, the threads will need to be ground down using a file or grinding wheel. The angled mount is so you can see the radio from a regular driving position. I'd say about 20-30 degrees is what Bob Loblaw ended up with. Bob tried to grind the threaded portion so it would fit flush with the ashtray, but it didn't work, nor would it add any real benefit, so you should probably just grind it all the way down.
Next, you'll need to mount the XM backing to the ashtray. To do this, drill two holes through the ashtray as that will allow the two long bolts to fit through. Bob drilled these holes at an angle using a drill press to aid with the viewing angle. The bolts should be spaced within the width of the XM backing width, as they will provide the support. With the bolts extending out the bottom of the ashtray, slide the nylon spacers on and then put the corner braces on. Depending on how the braces look, they may need to be bent in order to get a better viewing angle. The goal here is to have the top of the xm unit fit almost flush with the dashboard. Once you have it where you want it, bolt down the corner braces with a piece of metal spanning between the two bolts for additional support.
JB Weld the XM backing to the corner braces. During all this, you'll need to ensure no parts interfere with getting the ashtray in and out of it's receptacle (on Bob Loblaw's car, he has to put the shift lever in neutral to be able to fit the ashtray in and out).
Remove the ashtray and take the XM mount (the black plastic thing that the radio mounts to). You will need to unscrew the ball joint so that all you have is the black rectangle mount with a threaded plastic stub out the back. In order to have the XM mount fit at an angle against the ashtray, the threads will need to be ground down using a file or grinding wheel. The angled mount is so you can see the radio from a regular driving position. I'd say about 20-30 degrees is what Bob Loblaw ended up with. Bob tried to grind the threaded portion so it would fit flush with the ashtray, but it didn't work, nor would it add any real benefit, so you should probably just grind it all the way down.
Next, you'll need to mount the XM backing to the ashtray. To do this, drill two holes through the ashtray as that will allow the two long bolts to fit through. Bob drilled these holes at an angle using a drill press to aid with the viewing angle. The bolts should be spaced within the width of the XM backing width, as they will provide the support. With the bolts extending out the bottom of the ashtray, slide the nylon spacers on and then put the corner braces on. Depending on how the braces look, they may need to be bent in order to get a better viewing angle. The goal here is to have the top of the xm unit fit almost flush with the dashboard. Once you have it where you want it, bolt down the corner braces with a piece of metal spanning between the two bolts for additional support.
JB Weld the XM backing to the corner braces. During all this, you'll need to ensure no parts interfere with getting the ashtray in and out of it's receptacle (on Bob Loblaw's car, he has to put the shift lever in neutral to be able to fit the ashtray in and out).
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