Metra Electronics 99-5803 User manual

KIT COMPONENTS
KIT FEATURES
DIN head unit
provisions
APPLICATIONS
CAR PAGE
FORD
Mustang 2001-03.....................................................1-2
MERCURY
Cougar 1999-02.......................................................1-2
TOOLS REQUIRED
86-5618 - Head unit
removal keys
99-5803
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Radio Housing
Socket wrench
Rear Support
Bracket
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rev. 201202

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4
Locate the factory wiring harness in the
dash. Metra recommends using the
proper mating adaptor and making
connections as shown. (Isolate and
individually tape off the ends of any
unused wires to prevent electrical short
circuit).
A
B
C
D
A) Strip wire ends back ½"
B) Twist ends together
C) Solder
D) Tape
Re-connect the battery terminal and test the unit
for proper operation. Mount the Rear Support
Bracket to the back of the DIN cage. Slide the
cage into the mounted Radio Housing and
secure by bending the metal locking tabs down.
Slide the aftermarket head unit into the mounted
cage until secure.
5
3
MUSTANG: Mount the Radio Housing to the sub-dash with (2) 7mm hex-head screws
previously removed in step #1 (Fig. A).
COUGAR: Snap the Radio Housing into the sub-dash (Fig. B).
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to
prevent an accidental short circuit. Unclip the
gear shifter trim and remove. Unclip the
radio/climate control trim bezel and remove.
Remove (2) 7mm hex-head screws from the
factory head unit and disconnect the wiring.
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1
FORD Mustang 2001-03
MERCURY Cougar 1999-02
Locate the Radio Housing. Skip to the
Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES
on Page #2.
Cut and remove tabs "A" from the Radio
Housing. Skip to the Installation
Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #2.
2
2
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to
prevent an accidental short circuit. Using
Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory head unit
from the dash and disconnect the wiring.
"A"
ALL VEHICLES
Fig. A
Fig. B