Metra Electronics 99-5721 User manual

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KIT FEATURES
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-5721
2010 FORD TAURUS
(NON-NAV)
99-5721
• DIN Head unit provisions with pocket
• ISO DIN Head unit provision with pocket
• DDIN Head unit provisions
• ISO Stacked head unit provisions
• Painted Silver to match factory  nish
• A) Radio Housing/Climate Control • B) (2) A/C Vent Trim Panels • C) ISO Brackets • D) ISO Trim Plate
• E) DDIN Brackets • F) DDIN Trim Plate • G) (10) #8x3/8” Phillips Screws • H) Pocket
WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (Sold Separately)
• FRST - CAN BUS/RSE/THX/SYNC Interface
• XSVI-5520-NAV - Ford CAN BUS Interface
• AFDI-THX-01 - Ford Premium Sound Interface
• 40-EU10 - Antenna Adapter
• Panel Removal Tool • Phillips Screwdriver • Socket Wrench
ABC D E F
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DASH DISASSEMBLY
• 2010 FORD TAURUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
KIT PREPARATION
• 2010 FORD TAURUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
KIT ASSEMBLY
2010 FORD TAURUS
• DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
• ISO DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• DDIN / STACKED ISO DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION . . 7
CUSTOMIZING THE DISPLAY
• 2010 FORD TAURUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
*NOTE: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
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2010 FORD TAURUS
99-5721 DASH DISASSEMBLY
Disconnect the negative battery
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
Unclip and remove the (2) trim
panels on the left and right side of
the cup holders and shifter. (Fig. A)
Unclip and remove the trim panel to
the right of the passenger a/c vent.
(Fig. B)
Unclip and remove the knee bolster
panel below the steering column.
(Fig. B)
Remove (1) 9/32” screw from the
trim panel to the left of the steering
column that has the interior light
dimmer switch in it.
Unclip and remove the trim panel
between the steering column and
the key cylinder. (Fig. C)
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Unclip and remove the gauge cluster
trim panel. (Fig. D)
Unclip and remove the trim panel/
speaker grill from above the radio
trim panel. (Fig. D)
Remove (4) Phillips screws from the
cup holder trim panel then unclip
and remove the panel.
(Fig. E)
Remove (4) Phillips screws from
the shifter trim panel then slide it
backwards. Note: There is no need
to remove this panel completely.
(Fig. F)
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Remove (4) Phillips screws from the
ash tray trim panel then unclip and
remove the ash tray assembly.
(Fig. G)
Remove (10) phillips screws from
the radio trim panel including the a/c
vents then unclip and remove the
panel. (Fig. H)
Remove (4) Phillips screws securing
the radio display. (Fig. I)
Remove (4) Phillips screws securing
the radio. (Fig. I)
Unclip and remove the a/c vents
and chrome vent trim from the
factory panel.
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99-5721 KIT PREPARATION
2010 FORD TAURUS
Attach the left and right a/c vent trim
panels to the main radio housing
panel using the provided (10)
#8X3/8” Phillips screws. (Fig. A)
Snap the a/c vents and chrome vent
trim into the appropriate vent trim
panel. Note: The vents are labeled L
and R on the tops.
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99-5721 KIT ASSEMBLY
DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION
Slide the DIN cage into the Radio
Housing and secure by bending the
metal locking tabs down. (Fig. A)
Snap the pocket into the bottom
opening of the radio housing. (Fig. B)
Slide the aftermarket head unit into
the cage and secure. (Fig. C)
Locate the factory wiring harness
and antenna plug in the dash. Metra
recommends using the proper
mating adapters from Metra and/or
AXXESS.
Plug the jumper harness into the car
side of the climate control plug and
the other side into the kit.
Reassemble dash in reverse order
of disassembly.
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3
A
B
C
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99-5721 KIT ASSEMBLY
ISO DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION
Mount the ISO Brackets to the head
unit with the screws supplied with
the unit. (Fig. A)
Snap the pocket into the bottom
opening of the radio housing. (Fig. B)
Slide the head unit into the radio
opening until the side clips engage.
(Fig. C)
Snap the Trim plate into the Radio
Housing. (Fig. C)
Locate the factory wiring harness
and antenna plug in the dash. Metra
recommends using the proper
mating adapters from Metra and/or
AXXESS.
Plug the jumper harness into the car
side of the climate control plug and
the other side into the kit.
Reassemble dash in reverse order
of disassembly.
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2
3
A
B
C
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99-5721 KIT ASSEMBLY
DDIN / STACKED ISO DIN
HEAD UNIT PROVISION
Cut and remove the center bar from
the radio housing. (Fig. A)
Snap the Double DIN brackets to the
inside edge of the Double DIN trim
plate. (Fig. B)
Slide the Double DIN head unit or
stacked ISO head units into the
bracket/radio housing assembly and
secure the Double DIN head unit
or stacked ISO head units to the
assembly using the screws supplied
with the radio. (Fig. C)
Snap the double DIN trim plate into
the radio housing. (Fig. C)
Locate the factory wiring harness in
the dash. Metra recommends using
the proper mating adapter from
Metra or AXXESS. Re-connect the
negative battery terminal and test
the unit for proper operation.
Plug the jumper harness into the car
side of the climate control plug and
the other side into the kit.
Reassemble dash in reverse order
of disassembly.
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3
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B
C
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99-5721 KIT ASSEMBLY
CUSTOMIZING THE DISPLAY
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Changing The Display Back Light Color
1. Press the Passenger Heated Seat button for 10 seconds, the unit will go into
“Congure Backlight Color” mode. The display will show “Red Green Blue”
with number assigned to each color contributing to the overall back light color
while in this mode. Each number will be between 0-255.
2. Press and hold the Fan + button to increase Red.
3. Press and hold the Fan - button to decrease Red.
4. Press and hold the Front Defrost button to increase Green.
5. Press and hold the Power button to decrease Green.
6. Press and hold the Rear Defrost button to increase Blue.
7. Press and hold the Driver Heated Seat button to decrease Blue.
8. After you choose your color stop pressing the buttons and after 10 seconds
the color chosen will stay.
Changing The Display Contrast
1. Press the Driver Heated Seat button for 10 seconds, the unit will go into
“Congure Display Contrast” mode.
2. Press the Temp +/- buttons to adjust the display contrast up and down.
3. After 10 seconds of no buttons being pressed the chosen contrast will stay.
Main Screen Text Customization
1. Press and hold the MAX A/C button for 10 seconds. The current home