Metra Electronics 99-7612A User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-7612
REV. 3/19/12
WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (Sold Separately)
Wiring Harness: • 70-7550 1995-Up Nissan Harness
• 70-7551 1995-Up Nissan Amp Integration Harness
Antenna Adapter: • 40-NI10 Nissan Antenna Adapter
Panel Removal Tool • Phillips Screwdriver • Socket Wrench
TOOLS REQUIRED
Nissan Murano 2003-2007
99-7612A, 99-7612B
• A) Radio Housing • B) Radio Housing Brackets • C) Pocket • D) (14) #8 x 3/8” Phillips screws
• E) (2) #8 x 1/2” Phillips screws • F) 7612 wire harness • G) Female 3.5mm Connector w/ Brown and Brown/White Wires
KIT FEATURES
KIT COMPONENTS
• DDIN Head unit provisions
• ISO DIN Head unit provision with pocket
• 7612A-Coated with Brushed Aluminum look
• 7612B-Painted Matte Black
B
E
ACD
G
F

Table of Contents
Dash Disassembly
– Nissan Murano 2003-2007 3-5
Kit Assembly
– ISO DIN head unit provision with pocket 6-7
– DDIN head unit provision 8-9
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99-7612
Caution
Metra recommends disconnecting the negative battery terminal before beginning any
installation. All accessories, switches, and especially air bag indicator lights must be
plugged in before reconnecting the battery or cycling the ignition.
*NOTE: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

1. Unclip and remove the trim panel
surrounding the display and including
the a/c vents. (Figure A)
2. Remove (2) Phillips screws exposed
behind vent/display trim panel.
(Figure B)
3. Unclip and remove the lower trim panel
around the bottom of the radio panel.
(Figure C)
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3
Dash Disassembly
99-7612
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
(Figure C)

4. Remove (1) Phillips screw per side of
radio chassis exposed behind lower
trim panel. (Figure D)
5. Remove radio/climate control assembly
from the sub dash.
6. Remove (4) Phillips screws securing the
radio chassis to the factory radio trim
panel. Lift up slightly and proceed to
step 7. (Figure E)
7. Unlock the connector on the switch
panel and remove the cable joining the
chassis and switch panel. (Figure F)
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4
Dash Disassembly
99-7612
(Figure D)
(Figure E)
(Figure F)
Left side
Right side

8. Remove the unified meter a/c amp from
radio chassis assembly. (Figure G)
9. Remove (8) Phillips screws securing
the switch panel to the radio trim panel.
Unplug and keep the harness and trim
panel for Kit Assembly. (Figure H)
Continue to kit assembly
5
Dash Disassembly
99-7612
(Figure G)
(Figure H)

6
Kit Assembly 99-7612
ISO DIN head unit provision with pocket
(Figure B)
(Figure C)
1. Trim the shaded areas from the factory
radio trim panel. (Figure A) Do not cut
the locator and screw hole off as they
will be necessary to mount the 99-7612
radio housing. (See detail)
2. Attach the 99-7612 Radio Housing to
the Radio Trim Panel using (4) supplied
3/8” Phillips screws. (Figure B)
3. Mount the Radio Housing Brackets to
the head unit with the screws supplied
with the unit. (Figure C)
4. Mount the pocket to the radio/bracket
assembly using (4) supplied 3/8”
Phillips screws. (Figure C)
(Figure A)
Trim shaded areas
Detail

7
ISO DIN head unit provision with pocket
(Figure D)
(Figure E)
5. Mount the Unified Amp Meter to the
radio/bracket assembly using
(2) supplied 3/8” Phillips screws.
(Figure D)
6. Mount the whole radio/pocket/meter
assembly to the radio trim panel using
(4) supplied 3/8” Phillips screws.
(Figure E)
7. Locate the factory wiring harness
and antenna plug in the dash. Metra
recommends using the proper mating
adapters from Metra and/or AXXESS.
8. Reassemble dash in reverse order of
disassembly.
Kit Assembly 99-7612

8
DDIN head unit provision
(Figure B)
(Figure C)
1. Trim the shaded areas from the factory
radio trim panel. (Figure A) Do not cut
the locator and screw hole off as they
will be necessary to mount the 99-7612
radio housing. (See detail)
2. Attach the 99-7612 Radio Housing to
the Radio Trim Panel using (4) supplied
3/8” Phillips screws. (Figure B)
3. Slide the Double DIN head unit into the
radio housing brackets and secure with
screws supplied with the unit.
(Figure C)
Kit Assembly 99-7612
(Figure A)
Trim shaded areas
Detail

9
DDIN head unit provision
(Figure D)
4. Mount the Unified Amp Meter to the
radio/bracket assembly using (2)
supplied 3/8” Phillips screws.
(Figure D)
5. Mount the whole DDIN radio/meter
assembly to the radio trim panel using
(4) supplied 3/8” Phillips screws.
(Figure E)
6. Locate the factory wiring harness in
the dash. Metra recommends using
the proper mating adapter from Metra
or AXXESS. Re-connect the negative
battery terminal and test the unit for
proper operation.
7. Reassemble dash in reverse order of
disassembly.
Kit Assembly 99-7612
(Figure E)

10
99-7612
Wiring Instructions
*Important: Before beginning any of the following, disconnect the negative battery
terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.
1. Plug the black 16-way connector into the 99-7612.
2. Plug the black 12-way connector into the 99-7612.
3. Plug the white 16-way connector into the factory harness.
4. Plug the 3.5 jack into the aftermarket radio.
SWC Programming
Note: Programming must take place within 20 seconds of turning the ignition on.
1. Hold the Volume Down button on the steering wheel for at least 25-seconds until the
lights on the kit start to flash.
2. Tap volume up to program the radio type. Note: Lights on kit will blink to
corresponding number of button presses. Use the following chart to choose
which type of radio you are programming.
1st LED flash is for Eclipse
2nd LED flash is for Kenwood**
3rd LED flash is for Clarion
4th LED flash is for Sony and Dual
5th LED flash is for JVC
6th LED flash is for Pioneer and Jensen
7th LED flash is for Alpine*
8th LED flash is for Visteon
9th LED flash is for Valor
10th LED flash is for Clarion 5V
3. Once you choose your radio type hold volume down for 5-seconds to finish programming
the steering wheel controls. Note: The kit will confirm the radio type by the number
of times the lights blink.