Metra Electronics 95-7953 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 95-7953
95-7953
KIT FEATURES
• Double DIN Radio Provision
• Stacked ISO Mount Units Provision
A) Radio Housing • B) Double DIN Brackets • C) Double DIN Trim Plate
KIT COMPONENTS
A
BC
Small Flat Blade Screwdriver • Panel Removal Tool
• Phillips Screwdriver • Socket Set
1-800-221-0932
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TOOLS REQUIRED:
APPLICATIONS
Suzuki Grand Vitara
2006-2010
WIRING AND ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (Sold Separately)
Wiring Harness:
• 70-1721 - Honda/Acura harness 1998-up
Antenna Adapter:
• Not required

Dash Disassembly
-Suzuki Grand Vitara 2006-2010. . . ................................ .1
Kit Assembly
- Double DIN Radio Provision .......................................2
- Stacked ISO Mount Units Provision .................................3
Final Assembly ..........................................4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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*Note:
Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
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95-7953 DASH DISASSEMBLY
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2006-2010
A
B
1
Disconnect the negative battery-
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
1
Unclip and remove the (2) outside
trim panels. (Figure A)
2
Remove (6) Phillips screws secur-
ing the radio and climate controls
to the sub dash. Unplug and
remove radio/climate control
assembly. (Figure B)
3
Remove the (2) Phillips screws
securing the factory radio bracket
to the radio/climate control
assembly. (Figure C)
4
5
Separate the bracket and factory
radio from the climate control.
(Figure D)
Continue to kit assembly.
C
D
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

2
95-7953 KIT ASSEMBLY
A
B
DOUBLE DIN RADIO PROVISION
Continue to final assembly.
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
NOTE: Mount the radio housing to the climate control assembly using the factory
screws removed in step 4 of dash disassembly.
Snap the Double DIN brackets to the
inside edge of the Double DIN trim
plate. ( Figure A)
1
Snap the Double DIN trim plate onto
the front of the housing/radio
assembly. ( Figure B)
3
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

3
95-7953 KIT ASSEMBLY
STACKED ISO MOUNT UNITS PROVISION
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
A
B
Continue to final assembly.
NOTE: Mount the radio housing to the climate control assembly using the factory
screws removed in step 4 of dash disassembly.
Snap the Double DIN brackets to the
inside edge of the Double DIN trim
plate. ( Figure A)
1
Slide the stacked ISO units into the
bracket/radio housing assembly and
secure the units to the kit using the
screws supplied with the units.
( Figure B)
2
Snap the Double DIN trim plate onto
the front of the housing/radio
assembly. ( Figure B)
3

4
95-7953 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.

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NOTES
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95-7953 INSTRUCTIONS
1-800-221-0932
REV. 04/26/10 © COPYRIGHT 2004-2010 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION INST95-8211
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