Metra Electronics 95-8153 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 95-8153
APPLICATIONS
LEXUS LS SERIES
1995-2000
NOT FOR USE IN VEHICLES WITH FACTORY
NAVIGATION
KIT FEATURES
•Double DIN Radio Provision
•Stacked ISO Mount Units Provision
A) Double DIN Radio Housing B) Double DIN Brackets
KIT COMPONENTS
AB
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Small Flat Blade Screwdriver/ Panel Removal Tool
•Phillips Screwdriver • Socket Set
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95-8153

Dash Disassembly
- Lexus LS Series 1995-2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Kit Assembly
-Double DIN Radio Provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
-Stacked ISO Mount Units Provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Final Assembly ........................................... 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
95-8153
*Note:
Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

95-8153 DASH DISASSEMBLY
LEXUS LS SERIES 1995-2000
D
123456
SCAN P.SCAN
TUNE
SEEK
TRACK
BASS MID TREBLE BALANCE FADER
AM
FM1/2
TAPE
CD
TEMP TEMP
FRONT REAR A/C
OFF AUTO MODE DUAL
PASSENGER
123456
SCAN P.SCAN
TUNE
SEEK
TRACK
BASS MID TREBLE BALANCE FADER
AM
FM1/2
TAPE
CD
TEMP TEMP
FRONT REAR A/C
OFF AUTO MODE DUAL
PASSENGER
ONE SCREW
ON EACH
SIDE
1
Disconnect the negative battery ter-
minal to prevent an accidental short
circuit.
1
Starting at rear of panel surrounding
the shifter carefully pry up and out to
remove entire panel including ashtray.
( Figure A)
2
Using a panel removal tool or small
flat blade screwdriver gently pry out
on the top of the A/C vent assembly
(including clock) and remove.
(Figure B)
3
Remove (4) screws securing the fac-
tory radio/climate control assembly.
Unplug and remove the assembly.
(Figure C)
4
Remove (2) screws securing factory
climate control to the assembly.
Remove the climate control from the
assembly and retain it for re-use dur-
ing kit assembly. ( Figure D)
5
Continue to kit assembly.
A
B
C

95-8153 KIT ASSEMBLY
2
Snap the Double DIN Brackets onto
the Double DIN Radio Housing.
(Figure A)
1
Slide the Double DIN or stacked ISO
mount units into the bracket/radio
housing assembly and securethe
Double DIN or stacked ISO mount
units to the assembly using the
screws supplied with the Double DIN
or stacked ISO mount units.
(Figure C)
3
Slide the factory climate controls into
the Bracket/Radio Housing assembly
aligning the top of the assembly with
alignment pins in the bottom of the
climate controls and secureusing the
factoryhardware. (Figure B)
2
Continue to final assembly.
A
B
C
LEXUS LS SERIES 1995-2000
DOUBLE DIN RADIO
STACKED ISO MOUNT UNITS PROVISON
Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

95-8153 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.
3

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NOTES
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NOTES
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95-8153 INSTRUCTIONS
1-800-221-0932
REV. 04/29/08 © COPYRIGHT 2008 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION INST95-8153
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