Metra Electronics 99-6540 User manual

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Open the glove
box and remove (2) Phillips screws securing the right edge of the dash trim bezel. Remove (5)
screws from the bottom of the dash trim bezel. Pull out on the upper edge of the bezel and
remove.
Using the dimensions above, cut and remove the rear portion of the factory pocket from the
radio trim bezel.
2-SHAFT HEAD UNITS: Slide the aftermarket head unit into the kit and secure with shaft
nuts. (see Fig. A)
DIN HEAD UNITS: Cut and remove the shaft supports from the Radio Housing. Slide the
DIN cage into the kit and secure by bending the metal locking tabs down. Slide the aftermarket
head unit into the cage until secure. (see Fig. B)
Locate the recessed slots on the top of the Faceplate and drill (1) 3/16" hole into each slot.
ALL VEHICLES
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3
2
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1½"
3/8"

APPLICATIONS
CAR PAGE
DODGE
Van (full size) 1990-97.............................................1-3
KIT COMPONENTS
KIT FEATURES
Shaft and
DIN unit
provisions 99-6540
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Radio Housing
Re-connect the battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation. Mount the head unit/kit
assembly to the sub-dash with (2) screws. Place the Faceplate into the dash trim bezel and
mount with (3) 3/8" Phillips screws supplied.
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5
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
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Locate the upper dash tab in the sub-dash and
bend the tab down. ("A")
3
"A"
Faceplate
(3) 3/8" Phillips
Screws
TOOLS REQUIRED
Cutting tool
Drill
Phillips screwdriver
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