Metra Electronics 99-5500 Installation Instructions

ALL VEHICLES
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Fig. A
2-SHAFT HEAD UNITS: Attach the Shaft Masks to the Radio Housing. Slide the
aftermarket head unit into the kit and secure with shaft nuts. (see Fig. A)
DIN HEAD UNITS: Using the scored lines on the back of the Radio Housing as a guide, cut
and remove the shaft supports. Slide the DIN cage into the kit 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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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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Fig. B
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Re-connect the battery terminal and test the unit
for proper operation. Mount the radio/kit
assembly to the sub-dash with those screws
previously removed in step #1.
rev. 030701
KIT COMPONENTS
Radio Housing
99-5500
INSTALLATION
Bracket
Bracket
Set #1
INSTRUCTIONS
Set #4
APPLICATIONS
Bracket
Set #5
FORD/MERCURY 1979-91
(SEE INSIDE FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS)
Bracket
Set #2
Bracket
Set #3
Bracket #6
Bracket
Set #7
(4) #8 x ¾"
Hex-head Screws
(4) Nuts
(4) 3/8" Phillips
Flat-head Screws
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips screwdriver
1-800-221-0932
Cutting tool
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