Metra Electronics 99-6520B 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
99-6520B
U.S. Patent # D755,778 D768,126
KIT FEATURES
• ISO DIN radio provision with pocket
• ISO DDIN radio provision
• Included interface retains factory screen
• Painted matte black to match factory finish
Note:
Does not retain sound from “Driver Convenience Group”
KIT COMPONENTS
• A) Radio trim panel • B) Radio brackets • C) A/C button housing • D) Pocket • E) Console bracket • F) (6) #8 x 3/8” Phillips pan-head screws
• G) (2) Panel clips • H) Climate extension harness (not shown) • I) Axxess interface and harness (not shown)
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Panel removal tool • Phillips screwdriver
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dash Disassembly ...............................................2-3
Kit Preparation .......................................................4
Kit Assembly
– ISO DIN radio provision with pocket .................5
– ISO DDIN radio provision ....................................5
Axxess interface installation .............................6-11
WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
Wiring Harness: Interface and harnesses included
Antenna Adapter: 40-EU10 (sold separately)
Steering Wheel Control Interface: ASWC-1
(sold separately)
Dodge Journey 2011-up*
*Visit MetraOnline.com for up-to-date vehicle specific applications.
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1. Unclip and remove the trim panel along
the top of the glove box over to the
passenger side a/c vent. (Figure A)
2. Unclip and remove the small trim panel to
the left of the hazard button. (Figure A)
3. Remove (2) Phillips screws securing the
climate/radio panel, then unclip, unplug
and remove the panel. (Figure B)
Note: A climate extension harness is
provided to extend this harness lower
in the center console where the climate
will be relocated to.
4. Remove (4) Phillips screws securing the
radio chassis. Slide the chassis out, then
unplug and remove the chassis. (Figure C)
Note: The white 4-pin harness will be
reused in Kit Assembly. (Figure D)
Continued on the next page
DASH DISASSEMBLY
(Figure A)
(Figure C) (Figure D)
(Figure B)

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DASH DISASSEMBLY (CONT)
5. Pull up on shift knob to remove.
(Figure D).
6. Unclip and remove the shifter trim panel
including the cup holders from the top
of the center console. (Figure E)
7. Push down and then pull back and out
on the pocket in the front of the console.
Note: You may need to pull the console
side panels outward at the same time as
pulling out on pocket. (Figure F)
8. Remove the (2) metal panel clips on the
front side of the pocket and save for
Kit Preparation.
Continue to Kit Preparation
(Figure D) (Figure F)(Figure E)

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KIT PREPARATION
1. Attach the console bracket to the back
of the A/C button housing using (4) of
the provided #8 x 3/8” Phillips screws.
(Figure A)
2. Install the (2) metal panel clips saved
from the pocket disassembly onto the
console bracket . (Figure A)
3. Using the climate extension harness
provided, connect the A/C button
housing assembly to the factory wiring
harness in the vehicle.
4. Secure the A/C button housing into the
pocket space in the front of the center
console. (Figure B)
Continue to Kit Assembly
(Figure A) (Figure B)

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KIT ASSEMBLY
ISO DIN radio provision with pocket
1. Secure the radio brackets to the pocket
using the (2) #8 x 3/8” Phillips screws
provided. (Figure A)
Note: Pins on brackets will align with
front mounting hole of pocket.
2. Remove the metal DIN sleeve and trim
ring from the aftermarket radio.
3. Slide the radio into the bracket/pocket
assembly, then secure it to the assembly
using the screws supplied with the
radio. (Figure B)
Continue to Axxess Interface Installation
ISO DDIN radio provision
1. Break the small locating pin from the
inside surface of each bracket.
(Figure A)
2. Secure the radio brackets to the radio
using the screws supplied with the
radio. (Figure A)
Continue to Axxess Interface Installation
(Figure A) (Figure A)
(Figure B)
(Figure B)
Remove pin

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AXXESS INTERFACE INSTALLATION
• Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)
• Retains R.A.P. (retained accessory power)
• Used in amplified and non-amplified systems
• Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, V.S.S.)
• Prewired ASWC-1 harness (ASWC-1 sold separately)
• Retains balance and fade
• Ability to add an aftermarket backup camera or additional video input
• Retains the factory display screen
• Micro “B” USB updatable
Note: Does not retain sound from “Driver Convenience Group”
Connections .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Installation ...............................................................................................................................................8
Programming ...........................................................................................................................................8
Final assembly .........................................................................................................................................8
Audio level adjustment ...........................................................................................................................8
Screen operation ......................................................................................................................................9
Video option screen ............................................................................................................................... 10
Updating .................................................................................................................................................. 11
INTERFACE FEATURES TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Crimping tool and connectors, or solder gun, solder, and heat shrink
• Tape • Wire cutter • Zip ties • Small flat-blade screwdriver
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Axxess interface
• 16-pin harness with stripped leads
• 6520 harness
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
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CONNECTIONS
From the 16-pin harness with stripped leads to the aftermarket radio:
• Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire.
Note: If also installing an ASWC-1 (sold separately), there will be a Red wire on the 6520
harness to connect as well.
• Connect the Orange/White wire to the illumination wire, if applicable.
• If the vehicles equipped with a factory amplifier, connect the Blue/White wire to the amp
turn-on wire.
The following (3) wires are for aftermarket multimedia/navigation radios that require these wires:
• Connect the Blue/Pink wire to the 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 (9) wires, they will not be used in this application:
Brown, White, White/Black, Gray, Gray/Black, Purple, Purple/Black, Green, Green/Black.
From the 6520 harness to the aftermarket radio:
• Connect the Black wire to the ground wire.
• Connect the Yellow wire to the battery wire.
• 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.
• 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 speaker output.
• Tape off and disregard the following (4) wires, they will not be used in this application:
Purple, Purple/Black, Green, Green/Black
• Disregard the Yellow RCA jack labeled (1), it will not be used in this application.
• Connect the Yellow RCA jack labeled (2) to either an aftermarket backup camera, or an AUX
video input.
12-pin pre-wired ASWC-1 harness:
This harness is to be used along with the ASWC-1 (sold separately) to retain steering wheel
audio controls. If the ASWC-1 is not being used, disregard this harness. If it is to be used,
please refer to the ASWC-1 instructions for radio connections and programming. Disregard
the harness that comes with the ASWC-1.

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Attention! For models with a 8-inch screen, update the interface via the Axxess Updater available
at axxessinterfaces.com. Select “8-inch screen” once prompted to. Instructions to update the
interface are available at the end of this instruction booklet .
With the key in the off position:
1. Connect the 16-pin harness with stripped leads, and the 6520 harness, into the interface.
2. Connect the factory “White” 4-pin harness removed in step 4 of Dash Disassembly to the
“Black” connector from the interface.
Note: The display screen will not function without this connection.
3. Connect the 6520 harness to the wiring harness in the vehicle.
4. Locate the factory antenna connector in the dash and complete all necessary connections to
the radio. Metra recommends using the proper mating adapter from Metra.
Note: If an ASWC-1 (sold separately) will be used, do not connect it until the interface is
programmed and fully functional.
1. When the interface first boots up, the factory screen will go through a boot up sequence for
a few moments. Do not touch any controls during this process.
2. Test all functions of the installation for proper operation, before reassembling the dash. For
amplified models, also refer to the “Audio Level Adjustment” section.
For models with a factory amplifier:
1. With the vehicle and radio turned on, turn the volume up 3/4 of the way.
2. With a small flat-blade screwdriver, adjust the potentiometer clockwise to raise the audio
level; counterclockwise to lower the audio level.
3. Once at a desired level, audio level adjustment is complete.
1. Secure the completed assembly to the dash using the factory hardware.
2. Attach the (2)
panel clips provided to the 99-6520B radio trim panel , then reassemble the
dash in reverse order of disassembly using the 99-6520B panel.
INSTALLATION FINAL ASSEMBLY
PROGRAMMING
AUDIO LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

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1. Radio button – Show the current time
2. Player button – Not used in this application
3. Climate button – Takes you to the climate screen
4. Setting button – Takes you to the setting screen
5. More button – Shows the outside temperature and current time
6. Screen Off – Turns the display off
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SCREEN OPERATION

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VIDEO OPTION SCREEN
1. Once in the setting screen, scroll down
to the Customize button. Pressing the
button will take you to the video option
screen. (Figure A)
2. From here select Video 2, then select an
option for the video input: AUX Video,
Backup Camera, Not Used. (Figure B)
3. After you have made your selection, tap
the “Done” button located on the upper
left hand corner of the screen to exit.
4. The About button will display the
current software of the kit, and also the
VIN of the vehicle.
Note: The Backup camera input is controlled
by data and will activate when you put the
vehicle in reverse.
Note: AUX video is controlled by data and
will only work while the vehicle is in park.
(Figure A) (Figure C)
(Figure B) (Figure D)