American International KIAK1240 User manual
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American International KIAK1240 is a car stereo installation kit compatible with various Kia models from 1998 to 2005. It provides mounting brackets, ISO trim rings, and spacers to facilitate the installation of DIN, shaft, or ISO mount radios. The kit is designed for a seamless fit and allows for easy adjustment of the radio's position for optimal viewing and operation.
American International KIAK1240 is a car stereo installation kit compatible with various Kia models from 1998 to 2005. It provides mounting brackets, ISO trim rings, and spacers to facilitate the installation of DIN, shaft, or ISO mount radios. The kit is designed for a seamless fit and allows for easy adjustment of the radio's position for optimal viewing and operation.
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International
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
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1999·02
Kia
Sephia
2000·03
Kia
Spectra
DASH
DISASSEMBLY
For
2002·03
Spectra
Kit
Assembly
instructions
see
page
5
1.
Remove the (2) Phillips screws above the instrument panel gauges.
2.
Remove the (3) Phillips screws from the bottom side of the steering wheel column.
3.
Carefully remove the steering column cover.
4.
Carefully unsnap the Radio/ instrument cluster trim panel.
5.
Disconnect all harnesses from the instrument trim panel, and remove the trim panel.
6.
Remove the (4) Phillips screws securing the radio to the sub-dash.
7.
Carefully pull the radio forward, disconnect the wire harness and antenna lead and
remove the radio.
2001·05
Kia
Rio
DASH
DISASSEMBLY
1 . Remove the ashtray.
2.
Remove the
(1)
Phillips screw from inside the ashtray location.
3.
Remove the button
on
the lever below the heater, A/C control knobs.
4.
Gently unsnap the trim from around the Radio/ heater A/C controls and remove.
5.
Remove the (2) Phillips screws securing the radio to the sub-dash.
6.
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
KIT
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
DIN
&
SHAFT
MOUNT
RADIOS
2
Remove
the
lower
section
at
the
bottom
of
the
pocket
for
all
vehicles
listed
above
Sephia.
Spectra
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&
Rio
mounting
Brackets.
(Do
Not
Remove.)
ISO
MOUNT
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
ISO
MOUNT
RADIOS
ONLY
1 . Remove mounting tabs from both
sides of ISO mount brackets
for these vehicle applications.
2.
Insert shift spacers into ISO
mount brackets (see Figure
A).
3.
Attach left and right ISO mounting
brackets to main bracket.
4.
Install ISO trim ring into main bracket.
5.
Install radio into kit using screws
supplied with radio (do not tighten
screws at this time).
6.
Adjust radio forward or backward
for best look.
Fig.
A
7.
Tighten screws after adjusting radio.
Remove
All
mounting
tabs
on
left
&
right
brackets
for
all
vehicles
listed
above
1998·2000
Kia
Sportage
DASH
DISASSEMBLY
1.
Carefully unsnap the trim bezel from around the Radio/ heater/ A/C controls,
disconnect all harnesses and remove the trim.
2.
Remove the (4) Phillips screws securing the radio to the sub-dash.
3.
Carefully pull the radio forward, disconnect the wire harness and antenna lead and
remove the radio.
2001·02
Kia
Sportage
DASH
DISASSEMBLY
1.
Remove the (2) Phillips screws above the instrument gauges.
2.
Carefully unsnap the center Heater/ A/C vent panel, disconnect all harnesses
and remove.
3.
Remove the (
1)
Phillips screw from the far left side of the dash (you must open the
driver door to access this screw)
4.
Loosen the nut
on
the hood release cable from under the dash, and remove the
(2) Phillips screws from beside the hood latch.
5.
Remove the (2) upper top beauty covers hiding the 5/16 plastic bolts from the panel
below the steering column.
(CONT.)
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6.
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.
7.
Remove the (
1)
Phillips screw from under the edge of the dash below the
dimmer control.
8.
Remove the (3) Phillips screws from the bottom of the steering column cover, and
remove the top and bottom covers.
9.
Remove the (1) Phillips screw from under the upper edge of the dash
in
the center
of the radio opening.
1
0.
Remove the (2) Phillips screws securing the drink tray to the dash panel and remove
the drink tray.
11. Carefully unsnap the dash trim and disconnect all harnesses and remove.
12. Remove the (4) Phillips screws securing the radio to the sub-dash.
13. 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
Remove
the
lower
section
at
the
bottom
of
the
pocket
for
all
vehicles
listed
above
For
2002
Spectra
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Remove
Brackets.
on
both
sides.
DIN
&
ISO
MOUNT
RADIOS
For
DIN
mount
radios
follow
steps
1,
2,
&
4
only.
For
ISO
mount
installation
follow
all
steps
1
thru
7.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
4
Remove the rear mounting tabs from both sides of 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 main bracket.
Install ISO trim ring into main bracket.
Install radio into kit using screws supplied with radio
(do not tighten screws at this time).
Adjust radio forward or backward for best look.
Tighten screws after adjusting radio.
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Remove
Rear
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tabs
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on
left
&
right
brackets
for
2002-03
Spectra
1998·2002
Kia
Sportage
KIT
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
DIN
&
SHAFT
MOUNT
RADIOS
Remove
the
lower
section
at
the
bottom
of
the
pocket
for
all
vehicles
listed
above
LEFT
BRACKET
RIGHT
BRACKET
Remove
these
brackets
for
all
Sportage
Applications
CUT
OR
TRIM
PLASTIC
5/16"
INWARD
FROM
THE
OUTER
EDGE
OF
THE
LOWER
MOUNTING
TABS
AS
ILLUSTRATED
ON
BOTH
LEFT
AND
RIGHT
MOUNTING
BRACKETS
SHOWN
IN
FIGURE
B
Fig.
B
KIA
Sportage
Remove
front
Mounting
tabs
mounting
tabs
on
(do
not
remove)
left
&
right
brackets
for
all
vehicles
listed
above
5
ISO
MOUNT
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
ISO
MOUNT
RADIOS
ONLY
1.
Insert shaft spacers into ISO
mount brackets (see Figure
B).
2.
Attach left and right ISO mounting
brackets
to
main bracket.
3.
Install ISO trim ring into main bracket.
4.
Install radio into kit using screws
supplied with radio (do not tighten
screws at this time).
5.
Adjust radio forward or backward
for best look.
6.
Tighten screws after adjusting radio.
2001·05
Kia
Optima
DASH
DISASSEMBLY
1 . Open the ashtray.
Fig.
B
Remove
Front
mounting
tabs
on
left
&
right
brackets
for
all
vehicles
listed
above
2.
Starting at the bottom, carefully unsnap the trim bezel around the radio.
Remove
rear
tabs
3.
Disconnect all harnesses from the climate controls, hazard button and clock and
remove the trim bezel.
4.
Remove the
(4)
phillips screws securing the radio to the sub-dash.
5.
Pull the radio forward, disconnect the wire harness and antenna lead and remove
the radio.
KIT
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
DIN,
SHAFT
&
ISO
MOUNT
RADIOS
do
not
Remove
the
lower
section
at
the
bottom
of
the
pocket
for
all
vehicles
listed
above
6
optima
mounting
tabs
(front)
Remove
these
brackets
for
all
optima
Applications
Remove
KIA
Sportage
(rear)
Mounting
tabs
for
optima
applications
2002·05
Kia
Sedona
DASH
DISASSEMBLY
1.
Set the emergency brake.
2.
Open the ashtray lid and remove the ash cup.
3.
Remove the (1) Phillips screw from under the ash cup location.
4.
Carefully unsnap the ashtray assembly I dash trim bezel, disconnect
all
harnesses
from the ashtray I lighter assembly and remove the trim.
5.
Remove the (4) Phillips screws securing the climate control panel to the sub-dash.
6.
Turn the ignition key to the
on
position, depress the brake pedal and place the shift
lever
in
the LOW position.
7.
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.
8.
Remove the (4) Phillips screws securing the factory radio to the steel sub-dash frame.
9.
Gently pull the radio forward, disconnect the wire harness and antenna lead, and
remove the radio.
KIT
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
DIN,
SHAFT
&
ISO
MOUNT
RADIOS
Remove
the
lower
section
at
the
bottom
of
the
pocket
for
vehicle
listed
above
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ISO Mount Spacers
Remove
front
tabs
Remove
these
brackets
for
all
optima
Applications
Do
not
Remove
rear
tabs
7
For
information
about
other
American
International
automotive
.!
accessories
visit
our
we~ite
at:
http://www.americanlnternational.net
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American International KIAK1240 User manual
- Category
- Car kits
- Type
- User manual
American International KIAK1240 is a car stereo installation kit compatible with various Kia models from 1998 to 2005. It provides mounting brackets, ISO trim rings, and spacers to facilitate the installation of DIN, shaft, or ISO mount radios. The kit is designed for a seamless fit and allows for easy adjustment of the radio's position for optimal viewing and operation.
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