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shinjohn | profile | all galleries >> '01 Odyssey Mods (Audio), Pics, and Meets >> Stage 3 of Ody AV Installation: Drop Down and DVD Player tree view | thumbnails | slideshow

Stage 3 of Ody AV Installation: Drop Down and DVD Player

Necvox RE-1569, Rosen R5602, and IR Headphones... Click on this link to Odyclub.com to read commentary about the install/development process.
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Cut headliner exposing crossbeams. Note I've used factory holes for #10 rivet nut inserts.
Cut headliner exposing crossbeams. Note I've used factory holes for #10 rivet nut inserts.		 Close up of the insert; instead of tapping into the sheet metal, I used these rivet nuts, which create a strong threaded attach
Close up of the insert; instead of tapping into the sheet metal, I used these rivet nuts, which create a strong threaded attach		 The tool: Astro Rivet Nut Kit
The tool: Astro Rivet Nut Kit		 Close up of the tool and some practice samples.
Close up of the tool and some practice samples.
Here's a first practice/adjustment sample; the washer (sheet metal) is trapped by the barrel as it deforms to create a flange.
Here's a first practice/adjustment sample; the washer (sheet metal) is trapped by the barrel as it deforms to create a flange.		 A closer look at practice samples. The first one had the clamping depth way too shallow.
A closer look at practice samples. The first one had the clamping depth way too shallow.		 I used strings and tape for alignment and precise cutout for the bezel in order to get this as flush as possible.
I used strings and tape for alignment and precise cutout for the bezel in order to get this as flush as possible.		 I trimmed the bezel's lip down ~0.5, sanded, primed, and painted it to match the interior trim of the vehicle.
I trimmed the bezel's lip down ~0.5", sanded, primed, and painted it to match the interior trim of the vehicle.
Plate installed and hole completely cut.
Plate installed and hole completely cut.		 Notice that I use a total of 6 attach points. Three were existing holes (#10) the others I drilled holes for #6 Rivet Nuts.
Notice that I use a total of 6 attach points. Three were existing holes (#10) the others I drilled holes for #6 Rivet Nuts.		 Here's how to drill into the cross member without fear of damaging the roof: use duct tape to limit drill depth.
Here's how to drill into the cross member without fear of damaging the roof: use duct tape to limit drill depth.		 Side view of temporary DVD player mount. I wanted it under the head unit in the double opening; but it's a tad too deep.
Side view of temporary DVD player mount. I wanted it under the head unit in the double opening; but it's a tad too deep.
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