METER HOOD 60 “Multi-Purpose Type”

MH6 -U(MH6-U As of July, 2014 No.3)

USER’S MANUALMETER HOOD 60

Thank you for purchasing PIVOT METER HOOD 60 “Multi-Purpose Type” MH6-U.
Please read these instructions carefully before installing or using this device.
Please do not lose this user’s guide, as you will held liable for the cost of reissuing it.

Checkthe contents
Hood ×1(Flat Black Finishing)

Fastening Stays
×2

Tap Screws
×2

Nuts (small)・
Spring washers
×2

Bolts (large)
×2

Nuts (large)
×2

Double-sided
tapes ×2

Cushiontape

User’s guideIf the hood gets dirty please wipe with a soft cloth to remove any dirt. Do not use chemical cleansers such as thinner, benzene, or alcohol.

With just some double-sided tape, anyone can mount toa flat surface such as a dashboard.

2※ Simple processing is possible to match the mounting surface ofchoice, but for curved surfaces use our “Processing Kit” .

Installing with the Double-sided tapes (dashboard, etc.)

1

Fastening the Hood

① With screws fasten the stays toDecide the Place of Installation① Make a trial installation.
② Try to choose a flat surface.

A-piller② With a mild detergent or alcohol remove all dirt
and oil from the point of installation, lay thewires down in the wire channels and fasten
down with the double-sided tape.

the holes.

Tap screw

On the meter hood
Dashboard
Place ofinstallation

Place ofinstallation

TapscrewHole

Top of thesteering column cover

When deciding a place for installation make sure to select aplace that does not interfere with airbags, standard measurement gauges, nor gets in the line of vision.

Actual size of mounting side of hood

※For details about how to remove the A-pillar, see the maintenance guide for your model of car.

① Temporarily fasten the stays to the hood and for now fasten tothe location with double-sided tape.
Tap screw
Tapscrew

All PIVOT Gauges (current models)
Other Gauges that are of the following size canalso be installed:

Affix double-sided
tape to the bottomof the stays andfasten down

A-pillarStay③ Remove the hood and tap
screws.
Tap screw④ With the stays still
fastened remove theA-pillar.
A-piller

Stay74ø 60

Remove32 mm

RemoveStayTap screw

Stay

Nut (large)

Fasten the supplied cushion tape to themeter case and fix the meter hood.

The tap screws will makeridges as they are being
screwed in, but if closed too tightly
they may not hold; if this happens
please use the nuts and washers
provided in
Tap screw
the kit tosecurely
fasten.
HoleStay

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WasherNut (small)Tap screw

A-piller

When cutting away at the bottom of the hood to match theshape of the installation surface please take note of the following.
Meterø3Fasten the meterto the meter hood

Cushion tape

⑧ As you are leading thewires replace the A-pillar.

Stay15°

3Drill, etc.

⑦ Screw the hood backonto the stays.

Bolt (large)ss⑤ Open holes for thestays and for thewiring (wire size) thatwere made in ②.

Tap screw⑥ Using the holes made in⑤ fasten hood to thestays with the screws.

or le② With a marking
pen make a markfor a wiring hole.

HoleHole

Compatible Gauges

Wire

Installing to the A-piller

Please use this for making sure the installation position willwork properly.

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Clean toremove
oil and dustStay③ To install to the A-pillar it isnecessary to drill a hole inthe A-pillar.

Cutout for
wires

Double-sidedtapes

HoleSide ofhoodMove the holes
up the sameamount that you
have cut away
Hole

Make sure not to cut
away too much so thatthe bottom of the gauge
hits the installation point.

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If you have cut away the side of the hood,make sure to reopen the screw holes forthe stays.