Metra Electronics 99-6511 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-6511
99-6511
APPLICATIONS
Chrysler Sebring 2007
Chrysler Town and Country 2008
Dodge Avenger 2007-2008
Dodge Dakota 2008
Dodge Grand Caravan 2008
Dodge Nitro 2007
Jeep Wrangler 2007
(Modifications to radio cavity required)
KIT FEATURES
•DIN Mount Radio Provision with Pocket
•ISO Mount Radio Provision with Pocket
A) Radio Housing with Pocket • B) ISO Brackets • C) ISO Trim Plate
KIT COMPONENTS
A
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Small Flat Blade Screwdriver/ Panel Removal Tool
•Phillips Screwdriver • Socket Set
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Dash Disassembly
- Chrysler Sebring 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
- Chrysler Town and Country 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,3
- Dodge Avenger 2007-2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
- DodgeDakota2008............................ . . . . . .5
- Dodge Grand Caravan 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3
-
DodgeNitro2007 ............................. . . . . . .6
-
Jeep Wrangler 2007 (Modifications to radio cavity required) . . . .7
Kit Assembly
- DIN Mount Radio Provision with Pocket ........................ 8
-ISO Mount Radio Provision with Pocket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Final Assembly ..........................................10
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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*Note:
Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

99-6511 DASH DISASSEMBLY
CHRYSLER SEBRING 2007
A
B
1
1
Remove (4) 7MM screws securing
radio. Unplug and remove radio.
( Figure B)
Disconnect the negative battery ter-
minal to prevent an accidental short
circuit.
3
Unclip entire panel surrounding radio
including a/c vents and clock. Unplug
and remove panel. ( Figure A)
2
Continue to kit assembly.

99-6511 DASH DISASSEMBLY
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY2008
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2008
A
B
C
2
1
Lift up on panel above radio then
remove (2) Phillips screws exposed at
front edge of radio trim panel.
( Figure B)
Disconnect the negative battery ter-
minal to prevent an accidental short
circuit.
3
Remove (3) plastic push pins per side
of bottom trim panel then slide panel
toward rear of van to access (2)
screws on bottom of radio trim panel.
( Figure C)
4
Remove (2) screw covers facing up
above radio then remove the (2)
Phillips screws exposed. ( Figure A)
2
Continued on page 3.

99-6511 DASH DISASSEMBLY
D
E
123456 AUX
AUX
SET
VOLUME
PUSH ON PUSH AUDIO/SELECT
AM
FM
DISC
LIST
MUSIC
TYPE
SEL;ECT
TUNE/SCROLL
SEEKSEEK SCAN TIME INFO RW FF
U
F
3
5
Remove (2) Phillips screws exposed
at bottom edge radio trim panel.
( Figure D)
Remove (4) Phillips screws securing
radio. ( Figure F)
7
Unclip and remove entire panel sur-
rounding radio including climate con-
trols, vents and clock. ( Figure E)
6
Continue to kit assembly.
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY2008
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2008

99-6511 DASH DISASSEMBLY
DODGE AVENGER 2007-2008
A
B
123456 AUX
AUX
SET
VOLUME
PUSH ON PUSH AUDIO/SELECT
AM
FM
DISC
LIST
MUSIC
TYPE
SEL;ECT
TUNE/SCROLL
SEEKSEEK SCAN TIME INFO RW FF
U
C
D
4
1
Unclip the center dash trim panel.
( Figure B)
Disconnect the negative battery ter-
minal to prevent an accidental short
circuit.
3
Remove (4) screws securing the
radio. Disconnect and remove the
radio. ( Figure C)
Remove (3) screws securing the radio
rear support bracket and remove the
bracket. (
Figure D)
4
5
Unclip and remove the center console
trim panel. (
Figure A)
2
Continue to kit assembly.

99-6511 DASH DISASSEMBLY
DODGE DAKOTA2008
A
123456 AUX
AUX
SET
VOLUME
PUSH ON PUSH AUDIO/SELECT
AM
FM
DISC
LIST
MUSIC
TYPE
SEL;ECT
TUNE/SCROLL
SEEKSEEK SCAN TIME INFO RW FF
U
B
5
1
Remove (4) Phillips screws securing
the radio. ( Figure B)
Disconnect the negative battery ter-
minal to prevent an accidental short
circuit.
3
Unclip and remove the trim panel sur-
rounding the radio. ( Figure A)
2
Continue to kit assembly.

99-6511 DASH DISASSEMBLY
DODGE NITRO 2007
A
6
12345
23456
1
B
6
1
Remove (4) 7MM screws securing
radio. Unplug and remove radio.
( Figure B)
Disconnect the negative battery ter-
minal to prevent an accidental short
circuit.
3
Unclip entire panel surrounding radio
and climate controls, including a/c
vents. Unplug and remove panel.
2
Continue to kit assembly.

99-6511 DASH DISASSEMBLY
JEEP WRANGLER 2007
A
12345 6
12345
6
B
7
1
Remove (2) Phillips screws exposed
behind lower center panel. ( Figure A)
Disconnect the negative battery ter-
minal to prevent an accidental short
circuit.
3
Unclip and remove the lower center
trim below a/c controls. ( Figure A)
2
Remove (2) Phillips screws exposed
behind upper center panel. ( Figure A)
5
Unclip and remove entire panel sur-
rounding radio and climate controls,
including a/c vents.
6
Remove (4) 7MM screws securing
radio. Unplug and remove radio.
(
Figure B)
7
Unclip and remove the upper center
trim starting towards the rear of the
panel. ( Figure A)
4
Continue to kit assembly.

99-6511 KIT ASSEMBLY
8
A
B
DIN MOUNT RADIO PROVISION WITH POCKET
Slide the DIN cage into the Radio
Housing and secure by bending the
metal locking tabs outward. (Figure A)
1
Slide the aftermarket radio into the DIN
cage until it snaps into place. (Figure B)
2
Continue to final assembly.
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

99-6511 KIT ASSEMBLY
9
A
B
ISO MOUNT RADIO PROVISION WITH POCKET
Mount the ISO Brackets to the radio
using the screws supplied with the
radio. (Figure A)
1
Slide the radio into the radio opening
until it snaps into place. (Figure B)
2
Snap the ISO Trim Plate onto the front
of the Radio Housing. (Figure B)
3
Continue to final assembly.
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

99-6511 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 belowand 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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99-6511 INSTRUCTIONS
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