Metra Electronics 99-5801 Installation Instructions

ALL VEHICLES
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"A"
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Place your
index fingers on the inner edges of the a/c vents (shown above) and push inward. Grasp the
exposed lip of each vent opening ("A") and pull out on the radio trim bezel. Remove the dash
trim bezel. (The airbag wiring does NOT need to be disconnected). Using Metra's 86-5618 or
AW-FDRT, pull the factory head unit from the dash and disconnect the wiring.
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Fig. A
2-SHAFT HEAD UNITS: Slide the aftermarket head unit into the kit and secure with shaft
nuts. (see Fig. A)
DIN HEAD UNITS: Cut and remove the shaft supports from the Radio Housing. Slide the
DIN cage into the Housing and secure by bending the metal locking tabs down. Slide the
aftermarket head unit into the cage until secure. (see Fig. B)
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Mount the Rear Support Bracket to the back of
the head unit with the necessary hardware.
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Fig. B
Re-connect the battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation. Remove the top (2)
Phillips screws securing the climate control cluster to the sub-dash. Slide the head unit/kit
assembly into the dash cavity (be sure the Rear Support Bracket engages the support shelf in
the dash). Mount the bottom legs of the kit to the same holes in the climate control cluster with
the (2) Phillips screws previously removed.
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A
B
C
D
A) Strip wire ends back ½"
B) Twist ends together
C) Solder
D) Tape
Locate the factory wiring harness in the
dash. Metra recommends using the
proper mating adaptor and making
connections as shown. (Isolate and
individually tape off the ends of any
unused wires to prevent electrical short
circuit).
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