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MrMikes
PT Cruiser |
| Headrest TV Install In a nutshell you will: 1. Remove the headrest upholstery. 2. Cut a recess into the foam. 3. Mount the TV frame. 4. Re-Install the upholstery. 5. Snap in the TV screen. 6.
Run the Audio / Visual cables. |
Before you even
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To fit a TV between the PT Cruiser headrest seams I recommend a TV NO LARGER THAN 7 (seven) inches. With the upholstery removed: position the TV frame, outline the position with a marker. |
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Use a razor knife to cut down into the foam the depth of the TV frame. Then cut & remove sections to the same depth. |
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Trial fit the TV frame until properly seated. Spray contact cement onto the foam and the back & sides of the TV frame. |
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> Easy Tip < It helps to position the TV frame while the glue is still wet (you can move it around). Once the contact cement has 'set' press the frame down and STICK the foam the the sides of the frame for a flush fit. |
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Install the headrest upholstery. Close the bottom and position properly. Caulk mark the edge of the upholstery. Cut the upholstery (roughly) so you can access the inside. Remove any upholstery foam. |
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Spray contact cement onto the upholstery flaps and inner frame sides. Trim with a razor to fit. |
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Find the TV cable exit point in the frame, Poke a large screwdriver through the foam to near the headrest post. This is where the TV cable will exit. |
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Press in the TV screens. Feed the TV cable through the exit point of the frame, through the headrest foam, and 'park' it under the upholstery flaps. (for connection to the car later) |
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Once in the car you will need to run the A/V cables: |
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The Driver seat is not a big deal, run the TV cable to the console under the seat. The "Flip & Fold' passenger seat is,,, Here is how I ran the TV cable so the seat flips without damaging the TV cable: First a test was run using string. From under the upholstery, Go on top of the upper hinge, then behind the lower hinge, exiting under the track. |
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Here is a close up view. |
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When on top of the upper hinge: Cut a cardboard 'plate' |
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Then place the TV cable on top of the cardboard plate, but under the trim cover. |
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From the upper hinge, run the TV cable behind the lower hinge, there is a gap in the hinge mechanism. |
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The TV cable will exit from behind the lower hinge, to the outside, through a gap between the hinge and the track. Place wire loom over the TV cable to protect it. |
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With the seat cushion removed, cable-tie the TV cable to the recliner cable. |
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Put wire loom over the TV cable where is will exit over the inboard track. Once exiting the seat, provide enough of a 'loop' in the TV cable to allow forward & aft travel of the passenger seat. Tuck the TV cable under the edge of the console, and run it towards the dashboard. |
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Here is a general view of the TV cable, 1. from the headrest under the upholstery 2. over the upper hinge 3. behind the lower hinge 4. under the seat cushion |
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Connect the cable to the headrest by running the cable outside the headrest mount and up into the headrest. |
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Don't
forget a cotter pin to foil thieves. |
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