Metra Electronics 95-7801 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 95-7801
95-7801
APPLICATIONS
See Application List Inside
KIT FEATURES
•Double DIN Radio Provision
•Stacked ISO Units Provision
•A) Radio Housing • B) Rear Support Tray • C) ISO Brackets
•D) Mounting Bracket (Acura legend) • E) (2) #8 x 1/2” Phillips Pan Head Screws
• F) (6) #6 x 1/4” Phillips Flat Head Screws
KIT COMPONENTS
TOOLS REQUIRED:
•Phillips Screwdriver • Cutting Tool
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Dash Disassembly / Kit Preparation
-ACURA
-CL 1997-99 . . . . . . . . . . .......................... ......1
-Integra 1990-93 . . . . . . . ......................... . . . . . . 1
-Integra 1994-01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ . . . . . . 2
- Legend 1990-96 .............................. . . . . . . 2
-TL 1996-98 . . . . . . . . . . .......................... . . . . . . 3
-Vigor 1992-94 . . . . . . . . . ......................... . . . . . . 3
-HONDA
-Accord 1990-93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ . . . . . . 4
-Accord 1994-97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ . . . . . . 4
-Accord 1998-02 ................. ................ ......5
-Civic 1999-00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ . . . . . . 5
-CRV 1997-01 .. ................. ................ . . . . . . 6
-CRV 2002-06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ . . . . . . 6
-Odyssey 1995-99 ................ ................ ..... . 7
-Odyssey 1999-04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ ......7
-Prelude 1992-96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ . . . . . . 8
-Prelude 1997-01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ . . . . . . 8
-ISUZU
-Oasis 1996-99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ . . . . . . 7
Kit Assembly
-Kit Assembly Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
-DIN Radio with Pocket Provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
-ISO Mount Radio with Pocket Provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Final Assembly ..........................................11
TABLE OF CONTENTS
95-7801
*Note:
Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

95-7801 DASH DISASSEMBLY
ACURACL 1997-1999
1
Unclip the radio trim bezel and disconnect the
clock and climate control wiring. Remove (2)
8mm hex-head screws securing the factory
head unit and disconnect the wiring. (Fig. A)
2
Cut and remove all mounting clips on the Radio
Housing EXCEPT clips "A" and "H".(Fig. B)
Skip to step #3b on Page 10.
3
ACURAINTEGRA1990-1993
Remove (3) screws from eachside of the center
console and remove the console. Remove (2)
screws securing the factory head unit to the
sub-dash support bracket. Slide the head
unit/pocket assembly out and disconnect the
wiring. (Fig. A)
2
A
"A"
"A"
"H"
"H"
B
A
2
"C"
"C"
"H"
"H"
Fig. A
Fig. B
B
3Cut and remove the mounting tabs from the bot-
tom of the Rear Support Tray(Fig. A). Cut and
remove all mounting clips on the Radio
Housing EXCEPT clips "C" and "H" (Fig.B).
Skip to step #3b on Page 10.
1Disconnect the negative batteryterminal to pre-
vent an accidental short circuit.
1Disconnect the negative battery terminal to pre-
vent an accidental short circuit.

95-7801 DASH DISASSEMBLY
ACURAINTEGRA1994-2001
2
Remove the cover cap located under the emer-
gency brake and remove (2) screws exposed.
Remove (2) screws from the rear corners of the
lower dash trim bezel and remove. Remove the
ashtray and (2) screws exposed. Unsnap the
ashtray housing and disconnect the cigarette
lighter harness. Remove the gear shifter knob
and unsnap the shifter trim. Remove (2) screws
below the radio opening and remove the upper
dash trim bezel. Remove (2) 8mm screws secur-
ing the factory head unit and disconnect the
wiring.(Fig. A)
2
ACURALEGEND 1990-1996
Remove (2) screws below the ashtray.
Unclip the dash trim bezel. Disconnect the
cigarette lighter wiring and remove the
bezel. Remove (2) bolts securing the rear
of the factoryhead unit and disconnect the
wiring.
(Fig. A)
2
A
2
"C"
"C"
Fig. A
Fig. B
"H"
"H"
B
A
"E"
"E"
"J"
"J"
Fig. A
Fig. B
B
1Disconnect the negative battery terminal to pre-
vent an accidental short circuit.
1Disconnect the negative battery terminal to pre-
vent an accidental short circuit.
3Cut and remove all mounting clips on the Radio
Housing EXCEPT clips "C" and "H" (Fig. A). Cut
and remove the slots on the bottom of the ISO
Brackets (Fig.B). (THE REAR SUPPORTTRAY
WILL NOT BE USED). (Fig. B)
Skip to step #3b on Page 10.
3Attachthe Mounting Bracket to the bottom of
the Rear Support Tray (Fig. A). Cut and remove
all mounting clips on the Radio Housing
EXCEPT clips "E" and "J". (Fig. B)
Skip to step #3b on Page 10.

95-7801 DASH DISASSEMBLY
ACURATL 1996-1998
3
1
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to pre-
vent an accidental short circuit.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to pre-
vent an accidental short circuit.
Using a small screwdriver, unclip the perimeter
of the radio trim bezel. Disconnect the climate
control and rear defroster wiring and remove
the bezel. Remove (4) Phillips screws securing
the factory head unit/trim bezel assembly.
Loosen (2) Phillips screws securing the back of
the head unit to the metal housing and slide the
unit out. (It is NOT necessary to remove the
screws securing the metal housing to the
bezel). Disconnect the wiring.(Fig. A)
3
2
ACURAVIGOR 1992-1994
1
Remove the access cap from the climate control
cluster and (1) screw exposed. Unclip the clus-
ter and remove (2) screws exposed. Remove the
ashtray and (2) Phillips screws exposed.
Remove the cover caps from each front corner of
the center console and the screws exposed.
Open the storage compartment, lift up the carpet
and remove (2) screws exposed. Lift up on the
center console and remove. Unclip the radio trim
bezel and disconnect the wiring. Remove (2)
bolts from the backof the factory head unit and
disconnect the wiring. (Fig. A)
2
Cut and remove the mounting tabs from the bot-
tom of the Rear Support Tray (Fig. A). Cut and
remove all mounting clips on the Radio Housing
EXCEPT clips "A" and "H" (Fig.B).
Skip to step #3b on Page 10.
3
A
"B"
"B"
Fig. B
Fig. C
Fig. A
"K"
"K"
B
A
"A"
"H"
"H"
Fig. B
"A"
B
Cut and remove the mounting tabs (Fig. B) from
the bottom of the Rear Support Tray (Fig. A).
Cut and remove all mounting clips on the Radio
Housing EXCEPT clips "B" and "K" (Fig.B). Cut
and remove the slots on the bottom of the ISO
Brackets (Fig.C).
Skip to step #3b on Page 10.

95-7801 DASH DISASSEMBLY
HONDA ACCORD 1990-1993
4
1
Disconnect the negative battery terminal
to prevent an accidental short circuit.
Remove (4) screws from the lower portion
of the center console. Remove the gear
shifter knob and lift the console out.
Remove the ashtray and ashtray bracket.
Remove (2) screws from the bottom of the
head unit support, slide the unit out and
disconnect the wiring.
(Fig. A)
2
HONDA ACCORD 1994-1997
1
Disconnect the negative battery terminal
to prevent an accidental short circuit.
3
Cut and remove all mounting clips on the
Radio Housing EXCEPT clips "A" and
"H". (Fig.B) Skip to step #3b on Page 10.
3
Cut and remove all mounting clips on the
Radio Housing EXCEPT clips "C" and "H"
(Fig. A). Cut and remove the slots on the
bottom of the ISO Brackets (Fig. B). (THE
REAR SUPPORT TRAY WILL NOT BE
USED).
(Fig. B) Skip to step #3b on Page 10.
Remove the ashtray and (1) 3/4" #8 Phillips
screw exposed. Open the storage compart-
ment and remove (2) #8 Phillips screws
exposed. Remove the cupholder tray and
(3) #8 Phillips screws inside.Lift the cen-
ter console out and remove (2) Phillips
screws exposed at the base of the dash
trim bezel. Unclip the bezel and remove.
Remove (2) hex-head screws securing the
factoryhead unit and disconnect the
wiring.
(Fig.A)
2
A
"C"
"C"
Fig. A
Fig. B
"H"
"H"
B
A
"A"
"A"
"H"
"H"
B

95-7801 DASH DISASSEMBLY
HONDA ACCORD 1998-2002
5
HONDACIVIC 1999-2000
1
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to pre-
vent an accidental short circuit.
1
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to pre-
vent an accidental short circuit.
3
Cut and remove all mounting clips on the Radio
Housing EXCEPT clips "B" and "H".
(Fig.B)
Skip to step #3a on Page 9.
3
Cut and remove the mounting tabs from the bot-
tom of the Rear Support Tray (Fig. A). Cut and
remove the slots on the bottom of the ISO
Brackets (Fig. B). Locate tabs "A" on the ISO
Brackets for mounting, cut and remove tabs
"B"(Fig. C). Cut and remove all mounting clips
on the Radio Housing. (Fig. B)
Skip to step #3b on Page 10.
Remove (2) Phillips screws from the bottom
edge of the glove box door and remove the door.
Remove (3) Phillips screws from the lower steer-
ing column panel. Pull straight down on the
lower steering column panel and remove the
panel. Remove (2) Phillips screws under the cli-
mate controls. Remove (4) Phillips screws from
the lower dash location. Remove (4) Phillips
screws securing the bottom of the dash trim
bezel/head unit assembly and pull the assembly
out as far as possible. Cut the zip ties securing
the head unit and climate control wires, slide
dash trim bezel/head unit assembly from the the
dash cavity and disconnect the wiring.
(Fig. A)
2
Unsnap the clock panel, disconnect the wiring
and remove. Remove (1) Phillips screw exposed
in the clock cavity. Remove (2) Phillips screws
belowthe factory head unit. Unclip the radio
trim bezel and disconnect the wiring.Remove
(4) Phillips screws securing the factory head
unit assembly and disconnect the wiring.
Remove (2) screws securing the factory pocket
to the assembly.
(Fig. A)
2
A
"A"
Fig. B
Fig. C
Fig. A
B
A
"B"
"B"
"H"
"H"
B

95-7801 DASH DISASSEMBLY
HONDACRV1997-2001
6
1
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to pre-
vent an accidental short circuit.
3
Cut and remove all mounting clips on the Radio
Housing EXCEPT clips "B" and "H" (Fig. A). Cut
and remove the slots on the bottom of the ISO
Brackets (Fig. B). Skip to step #3a on Page 9.
Open the glove box, squeeze the retaining clips
and remove the stoppers. Lower the glove box
and remove (2) Phillips screws from the left
edge. Remove (2) Phillips screws from the lower
steering column panel and remove. Unclip the
lower console cover (below the ashtray and
pocket) and remove. Remove (2) Phillips screws
from the base of the center console, open the
console pocket and remove the (4) outer screws
exposed. Unclip the center console and remove.
Remove (2) Phillips screws securing the radio
trim bezel, disconnect the wiring, and remove
the trim bezel/head unit assembly. Remove (4)
Phillips screws securing the head unit to the
bezel and remove.
(Fig. A)
2
HONDACRV2002-2006
1
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to pre-
vent an accidental short circuit.
2
Remove (2) Phillips from the bottom edge of the
radio trim bezel. Unclip the trim bezel and
remove.Remove (4) Phillips screws securing
the factoryhead unit and disconnect the wiring.
(Fig. A)
Cut and remove all mounting clips on the Radio
Housing EXCEPT clips "C" and "H".
(Fig.B)
Skip to step #3a on Page 9.
3
A
"B"
"B"
"H"
"H"
Fig. B
Fig. A
B
A
"C"
"C"
"H"
"H"
B

95-7801 DASH DISASSEMBLY
HONDAODYSSEY 1995-1998
ISUZU OASIS 1996-1999
7
1
Disconnect the negative battery terminal
to prevent an accidental short circuit.
3
Cut and remove all mounting clips on the
Radio Housing EXCEPT clips "D" and "H"
(Fig. A). Cut and remove the slots on the
bottom of the ISO Brackets (Fig. B). (THE
REAR SUPPORTTRAYWILL NOT BE
USED).
(Fig. B) Skip to step #3b on Page
10.
Lower the glove box assembly. Remove (2)
Phillips screws exposed on the right side of
the underdash. Remove (2) Phillips screws
from the driver's side knee bolster and (1)
Phillips screw in the coin pocket. Remove
(5) Phillips screws from the underdash
panel and remove the panel. Remove (4)
Phillips screws from the cupholder assem-
bly and remove. Remove (2) Phillips screws
securing the factory head unit and discon-
nect the wiring.
(Fig. A)
2
HONDA ODYSSEY 1999-2004
1
Disconnect the negative batteryterminal
to prevent an accidental short circuit.
2
Unclip the radio trim bezel (including the
climate control panel) and remove).
Remove (4) Phillips screws securing the
factory head unit and disconnect the
wiring.
(Fig. A)
Cut and remove the mounting tabs from
the bottom of the Rear Support Tray (Fig.
A). Cut and remove the slots on the bottom
of the ISO Brackets (Fig.B). Locate tabs
"B" on the ISO Brackets for mounting, cut
and remove tabs "A" (Fig. C). Cut and
remove all mounting clips on the Radio
Housing.
(Fig. B)
Skip to step #3b on Page 10.
3
1
A
2
"D"
"D"
Fig. B
Fig. A
"H"
"H"
B
A
"B"
Fig. B
Fig. C
Fig. A
B

95-7801 DASH DISASSEMBLY
HONDAPRELUDE 1992-1996
8
1
Disconnect the negative battery terminal
to prevent an accidental short circuit.
Remove (2) screws from the top of the con-
sole trim bezel. Slide the front seats back
and remove (4) Phillips screws from each
side of the bezel. Pull up on the console
trim bezel and remove. Using an angled
screwdriver, remove (2) screws securing
the gear shifter bracket to the bezel.
Remove (4) screws from the radio trim
bezel, remove the factory head unit assem-
bly and disconnect the wiring.
(Fig. A)
2
3
HONDAPRELUDE 1997-2001
1
Disconnect the negative battery terminal
to prevent an accidental short circuit.
Using a panel removal tool, unclip the radio
trim bezel and remove (some force may be
required). Remove (4) Phillips screws
securing the factoryhead unit/bracket
housing assembly and disconnect the
wiring.Remove (4) Phillips screws secur-
ing the factory head unit to the bracket
housing and remove.
(Fig. A)
2
3
A
2
"F"
"F"
Fig. B
Fig. C
"H"
"H"
B
A
"A"
"A"
"G"
"G"
B
Cut and remove all mounting clips on the
Radio Housing EXCEPT clips "A" and
"G". (Fig.B) Skip to step #3a on Page 9.
Cut and remove the mounting tabs from
the bottom of the Rear Support Tray (Fig.
B). Cut and remove all mounting clips on
the Radio Housing EXCEPT clips “F” and
"H" (Fig. B). Cut and remove the slots on
the bottom of the ISO Brackets (Fig. C).
Skip to step #3b on Page 10.

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95-7801 KIT PREPARATION
CRV:DOUBLE DIN HEAD UNITS: Slide the head unit into the factory bracket assembly.Align
the holes in the brackets with the holes in the head unit and secure with the screws included with
the unit. Cut and remove the dividing rib from the Radio Housing and snap the Housing into the
opening (Fig. A).Skip to step #4 on Page 11.
ISO STACK HEAD UNITS: Slide the aftermarket head unit (and digital sound processor,equaliz-
er, etc.) into the ISO Brackets and mount the lower unit to the Brackets with the screws includ-
ed with the unit. Slide the units into the factory bracket assembly. Align the holes in the brackets
with the holes in the upper unit and secure with the screws included with the unit. Snap the Radio
Housing into the radio opening (Fig. B). Skip to step #4 on Page 11.
PRELUDE 1997-01: DOUBLE DIN HEAD UNITS: Slide the head unit into the factory bracket
assembly. Align the holes in the brackets with the holes in the head unit and secure with the
screws included with the unit. Cut and remove the dividing rib from the Radio Housing and snap
the Housing into the opening (Fig. C). Skip to step #4 on Page 11.ISO STACK HEAD UNITS:
Slide the aftermarket head unit (and digital sound processor,equalizer,etc.) into the factory
bracket assembly. Align the holes in the brackets with the holes in the units and secure with the
screws included with the units. Snap the Radio Housing into the radio opening (Fig. D). Skip to
step #4 on Page 11. CIVIC 1999-00: DOUBLE DIN HEAD UNITS: Slide the head unit into the
factory bracket assembly. Align the holes in the brackets with the holes in the head unit and
secure with the screws included with the unit.Cut and remove the dividing rib from the Radio
Housing and snap the Housing into the opening (Fig. E). Skip to step #4 on Page 11. ISO
STACK HEAD UNITS: Slide the aftermarket head unit (and digital sound processor, equalizer,
etc.) into the factory bracket assembly. Align the holes in the brackets with the holes in the units
and secure with the screws included with the units. Snap the Radio Housing into the radio open-
ing (Fig. F). Skip to step #4 on Page 11.
CRV: DOUBLE DIN HEAD UNITS:Slide the head unit into the factory bracket assembly. Align the holes in the
brackets with the holes in the head unit and secure with the screws included with the unit. Cut and remove the
dividing rib from the Radio Housingand snapthe Housing into the opening (Fig. A).Skip to step #4 on Page 11.
ISO STACK HEAD UNITS:Slide the aftermarket head unit (and digital sound processor,equalizer,etc.)into theISO
Bracketsand mount the lower unit to the Brackets with the screws included with the unit. Slide the units into the
factory bracket assembly. Align the holes in the brackets with the holes in the upper unit and secure with the screws
included with the unit. Snapthe Radio Housing into the radio opening (Fig. B). S kip to step #4 on Page 11.
PRELUDE 1997-01:DOUBLE DIN HEAD UNITS:Slide the head unit into the factory bracket assembly. Align the
holes in the brackets with the holes in the head unit and secure with the screws included with the unit. Cut and
remove the dividing rib from the Radio Housingand snapthe Housing into the opening (Fig. C).Skip to step #4 on
Page 11. ISO STACK HEAD UNITS:Slide the aftermarket head unit (and digital sound processor,equalizer,etc.)
into the factory bracket assembly. Align the holes in the brackets with the holes in the units and secure with the
screws included with the units. Snapthe Radio Housing into the radio opening (Fig. D). S kip to step #4 on Page 11.
CIVIC1999-00:DOUBLE DIN HEAD UNITS:Slide the head unit into the factory bracket assembly. Align the holes
in the brackets with the holes in the head unit and secure with the screws included with the unit. Cut and remove the
dividing rib from the Radio Housingand snapthe Housing into the opening (Fig. E). Skip to step #4 on Page 11.
ISO STACK HEAD UNITS:Slide the aftermarket head unit (and digital sound processor,equalizer,etc.)into the
factory bracket assembly. Align the holes in the brackets with the holes in the units and secure with the screws
included with the units. Snapthe Radio Housing into the radio opening (Fig. F). Skip to step #4 on Page 11.
3

95-7801 KIT ASSEMBLY
10
1
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.
2
3
DOUBLE-DIN HEAD UNITS: Cut and remove the dividing rib from the radio opening. Cut and
remove all mounting tabs on the ISO Brackets, align the holes in the Brackets with the holes
in the head unit and secure with the screws included with the unit. Slide the Rear Support
Tray under the unit. Position the Radio Housing over the unit and mount to the ISO Brackets
with (4) #6 x 1/4" Flat-head Screws supplied and to the Rear Support Tray with (2) #6 x
1/4" Flat-head Screws supplied (Fig. A). Skip to Final Assembly on page 11 for Step 4.
DOUBLE DIN RADIO PROVISION
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
3b
STACKED ISO UNITS PROVISION
5
ISO STACK HEAD UNITS: Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the ISO Brackets,align the
holes in the Brackets with the holes in the head units and secure with the screws included with
the units. Slide the Rear Support Tray under the units. Position the Radio Housing over the
units and mount to the ISO Brackets with (4) #6 x 1/4" Flat-head Screws supplied and to the
Rear Support Tray with (2) #6 x 1/4" Flat-head Screws supplied (Fig.B). Skip to Final
Assembly on page 11 for Step 4.
ACCORD 1994-97, CL: Securethe Mounting
Bracket (mounted to the bottom of the Rear
Support Tray) to the rear support provision in
the sub-dash with (2) bolts previously
removed. (Skip to Final Assembly on page 11.)
CRV,PRELUDE 1997-01, CIVIC 1999-00:
Snap the head unit/trim bezel assembly into
the sub- dash. (Skip to Final Assembly on page 11.)
ACCORD 1990-93, ODYSSEY 1995-98, PRE-
LUDE 1992-96, INTEGRA, OASIS, VIGOR, TL:
Snap the head unit/kit assembly into the sub-
dash. ACCORD 1998-02, ODYSSEY 1999-02:
Mount the head unit/kit assembly to the sub-
dash with (4) screws previously removed in
step #1. (Skip to Final Assembly on page 11.)
3b
5

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95-7801 FINAL ASSEMBLY
FINAL ASSEMBLY
(A) Strip wire ends back 1/2"
B) Twist ends together
C) Solder
D) Tape
A
B
C
D
Locate the factory wiring harness in the dash. Metra recommends using the
proper mating adapter and making connections as shown. (Isolate and individ-
ually tape off the ends of any unused wires to prevent electrical short circuit.)
Re-connect the negative battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation.
Reassemble radio and dash assemblies in reverse order of disassembly.
1
2
3
FINAL WIRING CONNECTIONS
Make wiring connections using the EIA color code chart shown below and the instructions included with the
head unit. Metra recommends making connections as shown below; Strip, Splice, Solder, Tape. Isolate and
individually tape off ends of any unused wires to prevent electrical short circuit.
METRA / EIA WIRING CODE
12V Ignition / Acc..........Red
12V Batt / Memory. . . . . . . . . Yellow
Ground..................Black*
Power Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . Blue
Amp Turn-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue / White
Amp Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black / White
Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange
Dimmer .................Orange / White
Right Front (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray
Right Front (-). . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray/ Black
Left Front (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . White
Left Front (-). . . . . . . . . . . . . . White / Black
Right Rear (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . Violet
Right Rear (-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Violet / Black
Left Rear (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green
Left Rear (-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green / Black
*NOTE: When a Black wire is not present, ground radio to vehicle chassis.
All colors may not be present on all leads due to manufacturer’s specifications.
Step 4.

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