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KIT COMPONENTS
• A) Radio trim panel with touchscreen display • B) Radio brackets • C) Pocket • D) (8) #8 x 3/8" Phillips screws
• E) Axxess interface and harnesses (not shown)
A
B
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Lexus
IS 250/350* - 2006-2013
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IS 250C/350C* - 2006-2015
* U.S. models only
KIT FEATURES
• ISO DIN radio provision with pocket
• ISO DDIN radio provision
• Painted two-tone gray and black
• Touchscreen display for the climate control
• Passenger seatbelt and airbag indicator
Note: The kit will not retain the factory amplifier
C
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99-8163
I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dash Disassembly ..................................................2
Kit Assembly
–ISO DIN radio provision with pocket ..................3
–ISO DDIN radio provision .....................................4
Axxess Interface Installation .................................5
WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
Wiring Harness: Axxess touch screen interface
and wiring harnesses included
Antenna Adapter: Included with kit
Amp Bypass Harness: Included with kit
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Panel removal tool • Phillips screwdriver
• 10mm socket wrench
Attention!
Let the vehicle sit with the key
out of the ignition for a few minutes before
removing the factory radio. When testing the
aftermarket equipment, ensure that all factory
equipment is connected before cycling the
key to ignition.
REV. 11/30/18 INST99-8163

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Summary of Contents for Metra Electronics 99-8163

  • Page 1 When testing the aftermarket equipment, ensure that all factory equipment is connected before cycling the key to ignition. Metra. The World’s Best Kits. MetraOnline.com ® © COPYRIGHT 2018 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION REV. 11/30/18 INST99-8163...
  • Page 2: Dash Disassembly

    DASH DISASSEMBLY 1. Unclip and remove the (2) small trim 3. Remove (4) 10mm bolts securing the panels from the top of the center factory radio/climate control assembly, console next to the cigarette lighter then unplug all harnesses and remove pocket.
  • Page 3 KIT ASSEMBLY ISO DIN radio provision with pocket 1. Attach the radio brackets to the radio trim panel with touchscreen using the (4) #8 x 3/8” Phillips screws supplied. (Figure A) 2. Attach the pocket to the radio brackets using the (4) #8 x 3/8” Phillips screws supplied.
  • Page 4: Iso Ddin Radio Provision

    KIT ASSEMBLY ISO DDIN radio provision 1. Attach the radio brackets to the radio trim panel with touchscreen using the (4) #8 x 3/8” Phillips screws supplied. (Figure A) 2. Attach the radio brackets to the radio using the screws supplied with the radio. (Figure B) Continue to Axxess Interface Installation (Figure A)
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Final assembly ..........................9 • Retains the passenger airbag and seatbelt indicator Touchscreen display operation ....................10-11 • Allows an aftermarket backup camera to be viewed on the 99-8163 display screen Steering wheel control settings .....................12-13 • Retains the factory AUX-IN jack •...
  • Page 6: Connections

    CONNECTIONS From the 16-pin harness with stripped leads to the aftermarket radio: From the 8163 harness to the aftermarket radio: • Connect the Black wire to the ground wire. • Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire. • Connect the Yellow wire to the battery wire. Note: There will also be an accessory wire from the 8163 harness to connect as well.
  • Page 7: Connections

    CONNECTIONS (CONT.) 3.5mm jack steering wheel control retention: • Universal “2 or 3 wire” radio: Connect the steering wheel control wire, referred to as Key-A or SWC-1, to the Brown wire from the connector. Then connect the remaining The 3.5mm jack is to be used to retain audio controls on the steering wheel control. steering wheel control wire, referred to as Key-B or SWC-2, to the Brown/White wire •...
  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION It is highly advisable to read the following steps beforehand, to ensure a clear understanding of what is to be expected. The following steps must be done in the order that they are numbered. With the vehicle completely off: 1.
  • Page 9: Programming

    PROGRAMMING FINAL ASSEMBLY Attention! If the interface loses power for any reason, the following steps will need to be 1. Secure the completed assembly into the dash using the factory hardware. performed again. 2. Reassemble the dash in reverse order of disassembly to complete the installation. 1.
  • Page 10: Touchscreen Display Operation

    TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY OPERATION Climate Control Screen • This is the climate control screen which will be displayed on the touchscreen display. This is considered the main screen. • The upper right tab with the gear icon will take you to the Configuration Settings screen. •...
  • Page 11: Touchscreen Display Operation

    TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY OPERATION (CONT.) Configuration Settings screen • Backlight • Four slide bars control the color of the buttons and the back-light intensity: Red / Green / Blue / Backlight • Steering Wheel Controls • Remap Buttons – For remapping the steering wheel control buttons •...
  • Page 12: Steering Wheel Control Settings

    STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SETTINGS Remap Buttons Dual Assign • The interface has the ability to change the button assignment for the steering wheel • The interface has the capability to assign two functions to a single button, except control audio buttons, except Volume-Up and Volume-Down. Follow the prompts on the Volume-Up and Volume-Down.
  • Page 13: Steering Wheel Control Settings

    STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SETTINGS (CONT.) Select Radio * Note: If the interface shows an Alpine radio, and you do not have an Alpine radio, that means the interface does not detect a radio connected it, i.e., an open connection. Verify that the 3.5mm jack is connected to the correct steering wheel jack/wire in the radio.
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  • Page 16 Log onto www.installerinstitute.com or call 800-354-6782 for more information and take steps toward a better tomorrow. Metra recommends MECP certified technicians Metra. The World’s Best Kits. MetraOnline.com ® © COPYRIGHT 2018 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION REV. 11/30/18 INST99-8163...

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