Metra Electronics 95-6551 User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
95-6551
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.
KIT FEATURES
• ISO DDIN radio provision
KIT COMPONENTS
• A) Radio trim panel • B) Radio brackets • C) Cut template
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Panel removal tool • Phillips screwdriver
• 3/8” Socket wrench • Cutting tool • Scribe tool
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dash Disassembly ..................................................2
Kit Preparation ....................................................2-3
Kit Assembly ..........................................................3
WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (sold separately)
Wiring Harness: 70-1817
Antenna Adapter: Not required
A B C
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1. Open the power outlet cover and
remove (1) Phillips screw. (Figure A)
Note: No screw present for year 2000
models.
2. Unclip, unplug and remove the
dashboard trim panel. (Figure A)
3. Remove (2) 3/8” hex-head screws
securing the radio to the dash. Slide the
radio out, then unplug and remove
Continue to Kit Preparation
(Figure B)
(Figure A) (Figure A)
DASH DISASSEMBLY KIT PREPARATION
1. Place the cut template over the
dashboard trim panel. (Figure A)
2. Using a scribe tool, score the area in the
radio section to be cut. (Figure B)
3. Remove the cut template, then cut the
scored area with a cutting tool.
Continued on the next page
Remove shaded area

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(Figure D)
(Figure C)
KIT PREPARATION (CONT.)
(Figure A)
4. Clip the radio trim panel onto the
dashboard trim panel. (Figure C)
5. Cut the sub-dash to allow room for the
radio assembly. (Figure D)
Continue to Kit Assembly
1. Secure the radio brackets to the radio
using the screws supplied with the
radio. (Figure A)
2. Locate the factory wiring harness and
antenna connector in the dash and
complete all necessary connections to
the radio. Metra recommends using
the proper mating adapter from Metra
and/or Axxess. Test the radio for proper
operation.
3. Secure the radio assembly to the dash
using the factory screws.
4. Reassemble the dash in reverse
order of disassembly to complete the
installation.
KIT ASSEMBLY
Remove shaded area

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
95-6551
If you are having difficulties with the installation
of this product, contact our Tech Support line
either by phone at 1-800-253-TECH, or email at
[e-mail]. Before
doing so, look over the instruction booklet a
second time and ensure that the installation was
performed exactly as the instruction booklet
is stated. Have the vehicle apart and ready to
perform troubleshooting steps before contacting
Metra/Axxess Tech Support.