Matz
01-04-2006, 10:56 PM
So I don't really need this since I drive slowly all of the time, but I've owned this Valentine One since high school... I got tired of looking at the box (and I bought a stealth module 5 years ago), so I figured, what the heck.
Total installation time: 1 hour. It'll take longer if you solder the wires in. I'm going to do it, but will have to leave that for another day.
Tools needed:
- drill & bits
- zip ties
- putty knife
- dremel
- philips screwdriver
- torx wrench for stealth module (didn't write down the size... sorry)
- #4 x 1/4" sheetmetal screws
Step 1: remove cubby / radio relocation kit
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step1.jpg
Step 2: remove cover from V1 stealth module
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step2.jpg
Step 3: take a 1/16" drill bit, and after positioning the stealth module cover over the right side of the cubby panel, drill a pilot hole through the cover and panel
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step3.jpg
Step 4: take a drill bit that'll clear the body of the screws and open up the hole
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step4.jpg
Step 5: attach the V1 stealth case with a screw through the hole you just drilled
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step5.jpg
Step 6: align the stealth cover again and drill a hole through the last screw hole. Open it up with the larger drill bit again.
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step6.jpg
Step 7: attach the V1 stealth cover with both screws. Then attach the V1 circuit board to the cover.
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step7a.jpg
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step7b.jpg
Step 8: using the dremel tool, sand a relief for the power cord, as well as a couple of holes for a zip tie.
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step8a.jpg
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step8b.jpg
Step 9: reattach the cubby panel, and feed the power cord through the back
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step9a.jpg
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step9b.jpg
Step 10: position the Valentine One in an inconspicuous location. I put it behind my rear view mirror, but just far enough to the right so that the rear-facing sensor clears the mirror
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step10a.jpg
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step10b.jpg
Step 11: using a putty knife, slowly pry under the roof and ease the power cord underneath. Work your way to the passenger side A pillar.
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step11.jpg
Step 12: using the putty knife again, gently pry the top of the A pillar, enough to pop the top retaining clip free. Use your hands to help, if necessary. Be gentle, as you don't want to break any of the clips.
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step12.jpg
Step 13: once you got the top free, work your way down and pop the remaining two clips. Rotate the A pillar to the left to get the lower tabs free.
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step13.jpg
Step 14: now feed the power cable down and follow (what looks like) the map light power cable. Zip tie as you go down so it's nice a secure.
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step14a.jpg
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step14b.jpg
Step 15: drop the power cord down by the passenger kick panel, and then behind the glove box. Route this cord and the one for the stealth module to the cigarette lighter adapter. Use zip ties to tidy up any slack.
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step15a.jpg
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step15b.jpg
Total installation time: 1 hour. It'll take longer if you solder the wires in. I'm going to do it, but will have to leave that for another day.
Tools needed:
- drill & bits
- zip ties
- putty knife
- dremel
- philips screwdriver
- torx wrench for stealth module (didn't write down the size... sorry)
- #4 x 1/4" sheetmetal screws
Step 1: remove cubby / radio relocation kit
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step1.jpg
Step 2: remove cover from V1 stealth module
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step2.jpg
Step 3: take a 1/16" drill bit, and after positioning the stealth module cover over the right side of the cubby panel, drill a pilot hole through the cover and panel
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step3.jpg
Step 4: take a drill bit that'll clear the body of the screws and open up the hole
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step4.jpg
Step 5: attach the V1 stealth case with a screw through the hole you just drilled
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step5.jpg
Step 6: align the stealth cover again and drill a hole through the last screw hole. Open it up with the larger drill bit again.
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step6.jpg
Step 7: attach the V1 stealth cover with both screws. Then attach the V1 circuit board to the cover.
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step7a.jpg
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step7b.jpg
Step 8: using the dremel tool, sand a relief for the power cord, as well as a couple of holes for a zip tie.
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step8a.jpg
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step8b.jpg
Step 9: reattach the cubby panel, and feed the power cord through the back
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step9a.jpg
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step9b.jpg
Step 10: position the Valentine One in an inconspicuous location. I put it behind my rear view mirror, but just far enough to the right so that the rear-facing sensor clears the mirror
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step10a.jpg
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step10b.jpg
Step 11: using a putty knife, slowly pry under the roof and ease the power cord underneath. Work your way to the passenger side A pillar.
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step11.jpg
Step 12: using the putty knife again, gently pry the top of the A pillar, enough to pop the top retaining clip free. Use your hands to help, if necessary. Be gentle, as you don't want to break any of the clips.
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step12.jpg
Step 13: once you got the top free, work your way down and pop the remaining two clips. Rotate the A pillar to the left to get the lower tabs free.
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step13.jpg
Step 14: now feed the power cable down and follow (what looks like) the map light power cable. Zip tie as you go down so it's nice a secure.
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step14a.jpg
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step14b.jpg
Step 15: drop the power cord down by the passenger kick panel, and then behind the glove box. Route this cord and the one for the stealth module to the cigarette lighter adapter. Use zip ties to tidy up any slack.
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step15a.jpg
http://www.initialdproject.com/Evo8/HowToInstallValentineOne/step15b.jpg