Metra Electronics 95-7861 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 95-7861
95-7861
KIT FEATURES
•Double DIN Radio Provision
•Stacked ISO Mount Units Provision
A) “LX” Double DIN Trim Plate B) “EX” Double DIN Trim Plate C) Double DIN Brackets
KIT COMPONENTS
A
Small Flat Blade Screwdriver/ • Panel Removal Tool
•Phillips Screwdriver • Socket Set
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TOOLS REQUIRED:
APPLICATIONS
Honda Pilot
•2003-2005
•2006-2008
(Without Factory Navigation)
BC

Dash Disassembly
-HondaPilot2003-2005 .......................................... 1
-Honda Pilot 2006-2008 (Without Factory Navigation) . . ............2
Kit Assembly
-DINRadioProvision .............................................3
-ISORadioProvision .............................................4
Final Assembly ..........................................5
TABLE OF CONTENTS
95-7861
*Note:
Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

95-7861 DASH DISASSEMBLY
HONDA PILOT 2003-2005
A
B
1
Disconnect the negative battery-
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
1
Using a small flat blade screw-
driver remove the blank plate
from upper right side of radio
trim panel. (Figure A)
2
Unsnap radio trim panel. Unplug
switches and remove panel. (Figure B)
3
Remove (4) 10mm bolts securing
radio, unplug and remove radio.
(Figure C)
4
Continue to kit assembly.
C

95-7861 DASH DISASSEMBLY
HONDA PILOT 2006-2008
(Without Factory Navigation)
A
B
2
Disconnect the negative battery-
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
1
Remove (2) screws from the top
of the instrument panel trim.
Unclip and remove the instrument
panel trim.
(Figure A)
2
Unclip and remove the left center trim
panel. (Figure B)
3
Unclip the radio trim panel.
Unplug and remove the panel.
(Figure C)
4
Remove the (4) screws securing
the radio. Unplug and remove the
radio.
(Figure D)
5
Continue to kit assembly.
C
D

3
95-7861 KIT ASSEMBLY
B
A
DOUBLE DIN RADIO PROVISION
Slide the Double DIN radio into the
bracket/trim plate assembly and
secure the radio to the assembly using
the screws supplied with the radio.
(Figure B)
2
Continue to final assembly.
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
Snap the Double DIN brackets to the
inside edge of the Double DIN trim
plate. ( Figure A)
1
NOTE: Select the proper radio housing for your vehicle. EX models use the (EX)
Double DIN Trim Plate and LX models use the (LX) Double DIN Trim Plate.

4
95-7861 KIT ASSEMBLY
B
A
STACKED ISO UNITS PROVISION
Slide the stacked ISO units into
the bracket/trim plate assembly
and secure the units to the
assembly using the screws sup-
plied with the units. (Figure B)
2
Continue to final assembly.
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
Snap the Double DIN brackets to
the inside edge of the Double DIN
trim plate. ( Figure A)
1
NOTE: Select the proper radio housing for your vehicle. EX models use the (EX)
Double DIN Trim Plate and LX models use the (LX) Double DIN Trim Plate.

95-7861 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 batteryterminal and test the unit for proper operation.
Reassemble radio and dash assemblies in reverse order of disassembly.
1
2
3
5
FINAL WIRING CONNECTIONS
Make wiring connections using the EIA color code chart shown belowand 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 anyunused 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.

95-7861 INSTRUCTIONS
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