Metra Electronics 99-5843B User manual

CAUTION! All accessories, switches, climate
controls panels, and especially air bag indicator
lights must be connected before cycling the
ignition. Also, do not remove the factory radio
with the key in the on position, or while the
vehicle is running.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
99-5843B
KIT FEATURES
• ISO DIN radio provision with pocket
• ISO DDIN radio provision
• Integrated controls for info center
• Includes Axxess interface and wiring
• Painted matte black
KIT COMPONENTS
• A) Radio trim panel • B) Radio brackets • C) Passenger airbag light panel • D) Pocket • E) (2) Carriage bolts • F) (2) Keps nuts
• G) (4) #8 x 3/8” Phillips screws • H) (2) Panel clips • I) Axxess interface and harnesses (not shown)
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Panel removal tool • Phillips screwdriver
• Socket wrench • T-25 Torx driver • Cutting tool
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dash Disassembly ..................................................2
Kit Preparation .......................................................3
Kit Assembly
–ISO DIN radio provision with pocket ..................4
–ISO DDIN radio provision .....................................4
Axxess interface installation .................................5
Final assembly .......................................................8
WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
Wiring Harness: Included with kit
Antenna Adapter: 40-EU10 (sold separately)
A B C
FG
D E
Ford Focus (with 4.2” screen) 2015-up*
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1. Unclip, unplug, and remove the trim
panel with the passenger airbag light
in it. Keep the airbag light for Kit
Preparation. (Figure A)
2. Unclip and remove the trim panel
around the shifter panel. (Figure B)
3. Remove (3) Phillips screws securing
the shifter panel, then unclip and slide
the shifter panel toward the rear of the
vehicle. (Figure C)
DASH DISASSEMBLY
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4. Remove (2) T-25 Torx screws from the
bottom of the radio panel. (Figure D)
5. Unclip, unplug and remove the radio
control panel including the A/C vents.
(Figure E)
6. Remove (2) T-25 Torx screws securing
the radio, and (4) T-25 Torx screws
securing the display and bracket, and
then unplug and remove. (Figure F)
Continue to Kit Preparation
(Figure A) (Figure D)
(Figure B) (Figure E)
(Figure C) (Figure F)

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1. Unclip and remove the A/C vents from
the factory radio panel. (Figure A)
2. Remove the factory display from the
factory bracket assembly. (Figure B)
3. Cut and remove the (2) tabs on the
bottom of the factory display. (Figure C)
4. Clip the A/C vents, removed from Step 1,
onto the radio trim panel . (Figure D)
5. Install the (2) panel clips, and the
factory passenger airbag light, to the
passenger airbag light panel . (Figure E)
Continue to Kit Assembly
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
(Figure C)
Detail
(Figure E)
(Figure D)
KIT PREPARATION

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KIT ASSEMBLY
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ISO DIN radio provision with pocket
1. Secure the factory display to the radio
housing brackets with the supplied
carriage bolts and Keps nuts .
(Figure A)
2. Secure the pocket to the radio
housing bracket/display assembly
with the (4) #8 x 3/8” Phillips screws
supplied. (Figure B)
3. Remove the metal DIN sleeve and trim
ring from the aftermarket radio.
4. Slide the radio into the radio bracket
assembly and secure with screws
supplied with the radio. (Figure B)
Continue to Axxess interface
installation
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
Detail
ISO DDIN radio provision
1. Secure the factory display to the radio
housing brackets with the supplied
carriage bolts and Keps nuts. (Figure A)
2. Slide the radio into the radio bracket
assembly and secure with screws
supplied with the radio. (Figure B)
Continue to Axxess interface
installation
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
Detail

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AXXESS INTERFACE INSTALLATION
INTERFACE FEATURES
• Wire cutter • Crimp tool • Solder gun • Tape
• Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell caps, etc.)
TOOLS REQUIRED
Connections to be made .......................................................................................................... 6-7
Installing the interface .................................................................................................................7
Initializing the interface ...............................................................................................................7
Final assembly ..............................................................................................................................8
Extra features ................................................................................................................................8
Steering wheel control settings ..............................................................................................9-11
- L.E.D. feedback ...........................................................................................................................9
- Changing radio type ..................................................................................................................9
- Remapping the steering wheel control buttons ...................................................................10
- Dual assignment instructions (long button press) ...........................................................10-11
- Resetting the interface .............................................................................................................11
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)
• Retains R.A.P. (retained accessory power)
• Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, speed sense)
• Retains audio controls on the steering wheel
• Retains SYNC
• Designed for non-amplified models
• Retains balance and fade
• Micro “B” USB updatable
• Axxess Interface
• 5843 harness
• 16-pin harness with stripped leads
• Female 3.5mm connector with stripped leads
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CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE
From the 5843 harness to the aftermarket radio:
• Connect the Black wire to the ground wire.
• Connect the Yellow wire to the battery wire.
• Connect the Blue wire to the power antenna wire.
• Connect the Green wire to the left rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Green/Black wire to the left rear negative speaker output.
• Connect the Purple wire to the right rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Purple/Black wire to the right rear negative output.
• To retain the factory SYNC feature, connect the Red and White RCA jacks labeled
“RSE/SYNC/SAT” to the audio AUX-IN jacks.
• Disregard the RCA jacks labeled “FROM 3.5”, they will not be used in this application.
• The DIN jack is not used in this application.
• Tape off and disregard the following (1) wire, it will not be used in this application. Red
Continue to 3.5mm jack steering wheel control retention
From the 16-pin harness with stripped leads to the aftermarket radio:
• Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire.
• Connect the Blue/White wire to the amp turn on wire.
• If the aftermarket radio has an illumination wire, connect the Orange/White wire to it.
• If the aftermarket radio has a mute wire and the vehicle is equipped with SYNC, connect
the Brown wire to it. If the mute wire is not connected, the radio will turn off when
SYNC is activated.
• Connect the Gray wire to the right front positive speaker output.
• Connect the Gray/Black wire to the right front negative speaker output.
• Connect the White wire to the left front positive speaker output.
• Connect the White/Black wire to the left front negative speaker output.
The following (3) wires are only for multimedia/navigation radios that require these wires.
• Connect the Blue/Pink wire to the VSS/speed sense wire.
• Connect the Green/Purple wire to the reverse wire.
• Connect the Light Green wire to the parking brake wire
• Tape off and disregard the following (4) wires, they will not be used in this application:
Green, Green/Black, Purple, Purple/Black.

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CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE (CONT.)
3.5mm jack steering wheel control retention:
• The 3.5mm jack is to be used to retain audio controls on the steering wheel.
• For the radios listed below, connect the included
female 3.5mm connector with stripped leads,
to the male 3.5mm SWC jack from the Interface. Any remaining wires tape off and disregard.
•
Eclipse: Connect the steering wheel control wire, normally Brown, to the Brown/White
wire of the connector. Then connect the remaining steering wheel control wire, normally
Brown/White, to the Brown wire of the connector
.
•
Metra OE: Connect the steering wheel control Key 1 wire (Gray) to the Brown wire.
•
Kenwood or select JVC with a steering wheel control wire: Connect the Blue/Yellow wire
to the Brown wire.
Note: If your Kenwood radio auto detects as a JVC, manually set the radio type to
Kenwood. See the instructions under changing radio type.
• XITE: Connect the steering wheel control SWC-2 wire from the radio to the Brown wire.
•
Parrot Asteroid Smart or Tablet: Connect the 3.5mm jack into the AX-SWC-PARROT (sold
separately), and then connect the 4-pin connector from the AX-SWC-PARROT into the radio .
Note: The radio must be updated to rev. 2.1.4 or higher software.
• Universal “2 or 3 wire” radio: Connect the steering wheel control wire, referred to as Key-A
or SWC-1, to the
Brown wire of the connector. Then connect the remaining steering wheel
control wire, referred to as Key-B or SWC-2, to the
Brown/White wire of the connector. If the
radio comes with a third wire for ground, disregard this wire
.
Note: After the interface has been programmed to the vehicle, refer to the manual
provided with the radio for assigning the SWC buttons. Contact the radio manufacturer
for more information.
• For all other radios: Connect the 3.5mm jack from the Interface into the jack on the aftermarket
radio designated for an external steering wheel control interface. Please refer to the aftermarket
radios manual if in doubt as to where the 3.5mm jack goes to.
With the key in the off position:
• Connect the 5843 harness into the interface, and then to the wiring harness in the vehicle.
• Connect the 16-pin harness with stripped leads into the interface.
• Connect the harness removed in step 6 of dash disassembly, back into the factory screen.
• Connect the harness removed in step 5 of dash disassembly, to the
radio trim panel.
Note: If retaining steering wheel controls, ensure the jack/wire is connected before proceeding
onto the next step.
INITIALIZING THE INTERFACE
INSTALLING THE INTERFACE
For the steps below, the Red L.E.D. (located inside the interface, next to the potentiometer) can only be seen
while active. The interface does not need to be opened to see the L.E.D.
• Turn the key (or push-to-start button) to the ignition position, the L.E.D. will turn on.
• Within a minute, the L.E.D. will turn off for a couple seconds, then flash slowly (up to (18) times,
indicating which radio is connected to the interface), and then turn off. Pay close attention as to how
many slow flashes there are. This will help in troubleshooting, if need be. Refer to the L.E.D. feedback
section for more information.
• Within a few seconds the L.E.D. will turn on, and the radio will turn off.
• Within a minute the L.E.D. will turn off, and the radio will come back on, indicating the initialization
process is successful.
Note:
If the radio does not come back on within a minute, the interface is not communicating to the
vehicle. Turn the key off, check all connections, and then try again. The interface may need to be
reset at this point.

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FINAL ASSEMBLY EXTRA FEATURES
SYNC:
• Change the source of the radio to AUX-IN; SYNC audio will start playing if SYNC
has been activated.
• Listed below are the functions of the integrated buttons on the kit while using SYNC:
• Arrow up—Channel up (only in USB mode)
• Arrow down—Channel down (only in USB mode)
• Enter—Selects current item on the screen
• Return/ESC—Exits to the previous screen
1. Secure the assembly into the sub dash
using the factory hardware.
2. Reassemble the dash in the reverse
order of disassembly using the
99-5843B trim panel instead of the
factory panel.
3. Install the passenger airbag light
assembly into the 99-5843B radio
trim panel. (Figure A)
Note: The integrated buttons on this kit
are used to navigate the factory display
above the radio. The button below the
info button can be used to turn the
factory screen on and off if desired.
The remainder of the control functions
are the same as factory was prior to
aftermarket installation.
(Figure A)

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STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SETTINGS
L.E.D. feedback
The (18) Red L.E.D. flashes represent what brand radio the Interface believes it is connected to.
Each flash represents a different radio manufacturer. For example, if you are installing a JVC
radio, the Interface will flash (5) times. Following is a legend that dictates which manufacturer
corresponds to which flash.
L.E.D. feedback legend
* Note: If the Interface flashes Red (7) times, and you do not have an Alpine radio connected
to it, that means the Interface does not detect a radio connected it. Verify that the 3.5mm
jack is connected to the correct steering wheel jack/wire in the radio.
** Note: Part number AX-SWC-PARROT is required (sold separately). Also, the Parrot radio
must be updated to rev. 2.1.4 or higher through www.parrot.com.
† Note: If you have a Clarion radio and the steering wheel controls do not work, change the radio
type to the other Clarion radio type; same for Eclipse. The following section explains how to do this .
‡ Note: If you have a Kenwood radio and the L.E.D. feedback comes back as showing as a JVC
radio, change the radio type to a Kenwood. The following section explains how to do this.
1st flash is for Eclipse (Type 1) †
2nd flash is for Kenwood ‡
3rd flash is for Clarion (Type 1) †
4th flash is for Sony/Dual
5th flash is for JVC
6th flash is for Pioneer/Jensen
7th flash is for Alpine *
8th flash is for Visteon
9th flash is for Valor
10th flash is for Clarion (Type 2) †
11th flash is for Metra OE
12th flash is for Eclipse (Type 2) †
13th flash is for LG
14th flash is for Parrot **
15th flash is for XITE
16th flash is for Philips
17th flash is TBD
18th flash is for JBL
Changing radio type
If the LED flashes do not match the radio you have connected, you must manually program the
Interface to tell it what radio it is connected to.
1. After (3) seconds of turning the key on, press and hold the Volume-Down button on the
steering wheel until the L.E.D. in the Interface goes solid.
2. Release the Volume-Down button; the L.E.D. will go out indicating we are now in
Changing Radio Type mode.
3. Refer to the Radio Legend to know which radio number you would like to
have programmed.
4. Press and hold the Volume-Up button until the L.E.D. goes solid, and then release.
Repeat this step for the desired radio number you have selected.
5. Once the desired radio number has been selected, press and hold the Volume-Down button
on the steering wheel until the L.E.D. goes solid. The L.E.D. will remain on for about (3)
seconds while it stores the new radio information.
6. Once the L.E.D. goes off, the Changing Radio Type mode will then end. You can now test the
steering control wheel controls.
Note: If at any time the user fails to press any button for a period longer than
(10) seconds, this process will abort.
Continued on the next page
Attention: The Axxess Updater App can also be used to program the following (3) sub-sections
as well, pending that the interface has been initialized and programmed.

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1. Volume-Up
2. Volume-Down
3. Seek-Up/Next
4. Seek-Down/Prev
5. Source/Mode
6. Mute
7. Preset-Up
8. Preset-Down
9. Power
10. Band
11. Play/Enter
12. PTT
(Push to Talk) *
13. On-Hook *
14. Off-Hook *
15. Fan-Up **
16. Fan-Down **
17. Temp-Up **
18. Temp-Down **
Button assignment legend
Note:
Not all radios will have all of these commands. Please refer to the manual provided with the
radio, or contact the radio manufacturer for specific commands recognized by that particular radio.
* Not applicable if the vehicle is equipped with SYNC
** Not applicable in this application
STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SETTINGS (CONT.)
Dual assignment instructions (long button press)
The Interface has the capability to assign (2) functions to a single button, except Volume-
Up and Volume-Down. Follow the steps below to program the button(s) to your liking.
Note: Seek-Up and Seek-Down come pre-programmed as Preset-Up and Preset-Down for a
long button press.
1. Turn on the ignition but do not start the vehicle.
2. Press and hold down the steering wheel control button that you want to assign a long
press function to for about (10) seconds, or until the L.E.D. flashes rapidly. At this point
release the button; the L.E.D. will then go solid.
Continued on the next page
Radio legend
1. Eclipse (Type 1)
2. Kenwood
3. Clarion (Type 1)
4. Sony/Dual
5. JVC
6. Pioneer/Jensen
7. Alpine
8. Visteon
9. Valor
10. Clarion (Type 2)
11. Metra OE
12. Eclipse (Type 2)
13. LG
14. Parrot
15. XITE
16. Philips
17. TBD
18. JBL
Remapping the steering wheel control buttons
Let’s say you have Interface initialized and you want to change the button assignment for the
steering wheel control buttons. For example, you would like Seek-Up to become Mute. Follow
the steps below to remap the steering wheel control buttons:
1. Ensure the Interface is visible so you can see the L.E.D. flashes to confirm button recognition .
Tip: Turning the radio off is recommended.
2. Within the first twenty seconds of turning the ignition on, press and hold the Volume-Up
button on the steering wheel until the L.E.D. goes solid.
3. Release the Volume-Up button, the L.E.D. will then go out; The Volume-Up button has now
been programmed.
4. Follow the list in the Button Assignment Legend to reference the order in which the steering
wheel control buttons need to be programmed.
Note: If the next function on the list is not on the steering wheel, press the Volume-Up button
for (1) second until the L.E.D. comes on, and then release the Volume-Up button. This will tell
the Interface that this function is not available and it will move on to the next function.
5. To complete the remapping process, press and hold the Volume-Up button on the
steering wheel until the L.E.D. in the Interface goes out.

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3. Press and release the Volume-Up button the number of times corresponding to the
new button number selected. Refer to the Dual Assignment Legend. The L.E.D. will
flash rapidly while the Volume-Up button is being pressed, and then go back to a solid
L.E.D. once released. Go to the next step once the Volume-Up button has been pressed
the desired number of times.
Caution: If more than (10) seconds elapses between pressing the Volume-Up button, this
procedure will abort, and the L.E.D. will go out.
4. To store the long press button in memory, press the button that you assigned a long
press button to (the button held down in Step 2). The L.E.D. will now go off indicating
the new information has been stored.
Note: These steps must be repeated for each button you would like to assign a dual purpose
feature to. To reset a button back to its default state, repeat Step 1, and then press the Volume-
Down button. The L.E.D. will go out, and the long press mapping for that button will be erased.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SETTINGS (CONT.)
Resetting the Interface
1. With the radio on, turn the potentiometer:
Note: Before proceeding, remember the position the potentiometer is at.
Turn left the LED will come on hold until the LED goes out
Turn right the LED will come on hold until the LED goes out
Turn back left the LED will come on hold until the LED goes out
Turn right the LED will come on hold until the LED goes out
Turn back left the LED will begin to flash rapidly
Turn back to the initial position
The rapid flash means the interface is starting its re-programming process.
2. The L.E.D. inside the interface will turn off for a couple seconds, then flash fast, then
flash slowly (up to (18) times, indicating which radio is connected to the interface), and
then turn off. Pay close attention as to how many slow flashes there are. This will help in
troubleshooting, if need be. Refer to the L.E.D. feedback section for more information.
3. Within a few seconds the L.E.D. will turn on, and the radio will turn off.
4. Within a minute the L.E.D. will turn off, and the radio will come back on, indicating
the resetting and initialization process was successful.
1. Not allowed
2. Not allowed
3. Seek-Up/Next
4. Seek-Down/Prev
5. Mode/Source
6. ATT/Mute
7. Preset-Up
8. Preset-Down
9. Power
10. Band
11. Play/Enter
12. PTT
13. On-Hook
14. Off-Hook
15. Fan-Up *
16. Fan-Down *
17. Temp-Up *
18. Temp-Down *
* Not applicable in this application
Dual assignment legend

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doing so, look over the instructions a second time, and make
sure the installation was performed exactly as the instructions
are stated. Please have the vehicle apart and ready to perform
troubleshooting steps before calling.
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