Garmin GPSMAP 296 - Aviation GPS Receiver Mounting Instructions

GPSMAP 196/296/396 Y

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The GPSMAP 196/296/396 Yoke Mount comes fully assembled and includes:

  WARNING: It is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the 

GPSMAP 196/296/396 to place this mount and secure the unit so that it will not 

interfere with the aircraft’s operating controls and safety devices, or cause damage 

or personal injury in the event of an accident or turbulence. Do not mount the 

GPSMAP 196/296/396 in a place where the pilot or passengers are likely to impact it 

in an accident, collision, or turbulence. The mounting hardware provided by Garmin is 

not warranted against turbulence, collision damage, or related consequences.

The yoke mount is packaged pre-assembled and includes a short clamp adjustment knob, 

a cable clamp, and Allen wrench.

Larger yoke control shafts or center column arms require the short clamp adjustment 

knob for correct configuration. Refer to page 4 for instructions on changing adjustment 

knobs.

The yoke mount is designed to fit the majority of conventional aircraft yokes and center 

column controls. When you remove this yoke mount from the package, it is configured 

for conventional aircraft yokes. If you have center column control, you must remove 

the clamp assembly from the rest of the yoke mount. Rotate the clamp 90

o

 so that the 

open end of the clamp faces away from you and reattach it to the rest of the yoke mount. 

Refer to the illustrations and instructions on page 3.

Allen Wrench

Short Clamp 

Adjustment Knob

Long Clamp Adjustment Knob

Cable Clamp

GPSMAP 196/296/396 Cradle

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The long clamp adjustment knob shaft can protrude too far down when fully tightened 

onto larger type control shafts and center column arms, creating an obstruction or 

hazard. Use the short clamp adjustment knob to remove the obstruction.

To replace clamp adjustment knobs:

1.   Remove the rubber padding 

from the lower clamp by carefully 

peeling it away to reveal the Allen 

screw. This screw secures the 

lower clamp to the long clamp 

adjustment knob.

2.   Use the supplied Allen wrench to 

remove the screw, washer, and 

lower clamp from the long clamp 

adjustment knob.

3.   Remove the long clamp 

adjustment knob by turning it 

counter-clockwise.

4.  Install the short clamp adjustment 

knob by turning it clockwise until 

it protrudes through the clamp 

frame.

5.   Reassemble the washer and 

Allen screw onto the short clamp 

adjustment knob and tighten.

6.   Reinstall the rubber padding.

  NOTE: Verify the lower clamp is properly oriented in the clamp frame as illustrated.

A cable clamp is provided on the top of the yoke mount to secure the 12-Volt adapter 

cable provided with the GPSMAP 196/296/396. If you intend to use your GPSMAP 

196/296/396 primarily in an aircraft and not in an automobile, you can secure the cable 

with this clamp. Use of the clamp reduces the risk of loose wires becoming a hazard 

during operation of the aircraft controls.

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Printed in Taiwan                                                   Part Number 190-00603-00 Rev. B

Rubber 

Padding

Allen Head 

Screw

Lower Clamp

Short Clamp 

Adjustment 

Knob

Washer