Metra Electronics 99-7581 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-7581
T20 Torx Driver • Small Flat Blade Screwdriver • Phillips Screwdriver
1-800-221-0932 www.metraonline.com
KIT FEATURES
©COPYRIGHT 2004-2010 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION REV. 05-04-10
•DIN Head unit provisions with pocket
•ISO DIN Head unit provision with pocket
•Double DIN Head unit provision
•Stacked ISO Mounts Unit Provision
A) Radio Housing • B) ISO Brackets • C) Trim Plate • D) Double DIN Trim Plate
Harness & Antenna Adapter (sold separately)
•70-7550 - 95-up Harness
•70-7551 - Nissan Amp Integration Harness 95-up
•40-NI10 - Nissan Antenna Adapter 05-09
KIT COMPONENTS
TOOLS REQUIRED:
99-7581
A
APPLICATIONS
Nissan
Frontier 2005-2008
Frontier (XE & SE w/ No Options) 2009
Pathfinder 2005-2007 / 2008-2010 (S models only)
Xterra 2005-2008 / 2009-2010 (X models only)
Suzuki
Equator Extended Cab 2009-2010
B
CD

99-7581
DASH DISASSEMBLY
Nissan Pathfinder 2005-2007/2008-10 (S models) . . . . . . . . . 1
Nissan Frontier 2005-2008 / Xterra 2005-2008/2009-10 (x models)
Frontier 2009-10 (XE & SE w/ no options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
KIT ASSEMBLY
DIN Head Unit Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ISO DIN Head Unit Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Double DIN Head Unit Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
FINAL ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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99-7581
1
NOTE:
Do not cycle the key while the dash is
removed or the air bag light will come on.
Disconnect the negative battery
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
1
PATHFINDER 2005-2007/08-10 (s models)
Unclip and remove trim panel from
around cup holders in the center
console.
(Figure A)
2
Unclip and remove shifter trim panel
including pocket below radio and a/c
controls.
(Figure B)
3
Unclip and remove panel at top of
radio and remove (1) Phillips screw
underneath.
(Figure C)
4
DASH DISASSEMBLY
A
B
C
Unclip and remove entire trim panel
surrounding radio and including a/c
controls.
(Figure D)
5
D
Remove (4) Phillips screws securing
radio to remove.
(Figure E)
6
E

99-7581
2
DASH DISASSEMBLY
FRONTIER/XTERRA 2005-2008/
FRONTIER 2009-2010 (XE & SE w/ no options)
Disconnect the negative battery
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
1
Unclip and remove panel at top of
radio and remove (1) Phillips screw
underneath.
(Figure A)
2
Unclip and remove entire trim panel
surrounding radio and including a/c
controls. (Figure B)
3
NOTE:
Do not cycle the key while the dash is
removed or the air bag light will come on.
Remove (4) Phillips screws securing
radio to remove.
(Figure C)
4
A
B
C

99-7581
3
KIT ASSEMBLY
Slide the DIN cage into the radio
housing and secure by bending the
metal locking tabs down.
(Figure A)
1
A
Slide the aftermarket head unit into
the cage and secure.
(Figure B)
2
DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISIONS
B

99-7581
4
KIT ASSEMBLY
Mount the ISO brackets to the head
unit with the screws supplied with
the unit. (Figure A)
1
A
Slide the head unit into the radio
opening until the side clips engage.
(Figure B)
2
ISO DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISIONS
B
Snap the trim plate into the radio
housing.
(Figure B)
3

99-7581
5
KIT ASSEMBLY
Mount the factory brackets onto the
aftermarket radio or stacked ISO
units using the hardware supplied
with the new radio.
1
A
Remove the (2) T-20 Torx screws
from the factory a/c vents in the
factory radio trim panel that will
secure the DDIN trim plate.
(Figure A)
2
DOUBLE DIN HEAD UNIT/STACKED ISO
MOUNT UNITS PROVISIONS
Secure the DDIN trim plate to the
factory radio trim panel using the (2)
T20 Torx screws removed in step 2.
3

6
FINAL ASSEMBLY
1
Locate the factory wiring harness in the dash and make the connection as shown.
Metra recomends using the proper mating adapter and making the connections as
shown. (Isolate and individually tape off the ends of any unused wires to prevent
electrical short circuit.)
2
Re-connect the negative battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation.
3
Reassemble radio and dash assemblies in reverse order of disassembly.
A
A) Strip wire ends back 1/2"
B) Twist ends together
C) Solder
D) Tape
B
C
D
99-7581
FINAL ASSEMBLY
Make wiring connections using the EIA color code chart shown below and 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.
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 Black a wire is not present, ground radio to vehicle chassis.
All colors may not be present on all leads due to manufacturer’s specifications.
METRA / EIA WIRING CODE
FINAL WIRING CONNECTIONS
1-800-221-0932
REV. 05/04/10 © COPYRIGHT 2004-2010 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION INST95-7581
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