Metra Electronics 99-7863 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-7863
Phillips Screwdriver
1-800-221-0932 www.metraonline.com
KIT FEATURES
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APPLICATIONS
Honda Element
2003-up
• DIN Head Unit Provision with pocket
• ISO Head Unit Provision with pocket
• A) Radio Housing • B) ISO Trimplate • C) ISO Snap in Brackets • D) O.E. Replacement Panel
KIT COMPONENTS
99-7863
A
TOOLS REQUIRED:
WIRING AND AN ENNA CONNEC IONS (Sold Separately)
Harness:
• 70-1721 - Honda/Acura harness 1998-up
• 70-7863 - Element sub and AUX integration
Antenna Adapter:
• 40-hd10 - Honad/Acura Antenna Adapter (for Element 2005-up)
BC D

Dash Disassembly
- Honda Element 2003-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Kit Assembly
- DIN Head Unit Provision with Pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
- ISO Head Unit Provision with Pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Final Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
99-7863
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1
HONDA ELEMENT 2003-UP
R
1
A
C
B
99-7863
1
2
Unsnap and remove center dash
panel.
(Figure B)
Unsnap and remove shift lever
trim panel. For manual transmis-
sion models, untwist shift knob.
(Figure A)
Disconnect the negative battery
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
3
Remove (4) Phillips screws and remove radio.
Continue to kit assembly.
(Figure C)
NOTE: As an option, the center panel (the smaller piece around radio) is
all that needs to be removed, but it is very prone to damage, so full
panel removal is recommended.
(Figure C)
4
DASH DISASSEMBLY

2
99-7863 KIT ASSEMBLY
Slide
the DIN cage into the Radio
Housing and secure by bending
the metal locking tabs down.
(Figure A)
1
Slide the aftermarket radio into the
cage and secure.
(Figure B)
NOTE: Models equipped with factory
DDIN radio will require supplied O.E.
replacement panel.
(Figure C)
2
DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION WITH POCKET
A
B
C
Continue to final assembly.

3
99-7863 KIT ASSEMBLY
Slide the aftermarket head
unit/bracket assembly into the
radio opening until the side clips
engage.
(Figure B)
2
Snap the ISO trimplate over the
head unit.
(Figure B)
3
Align the holes in the ISO snap
In brackets with the holes in the
head unit and mount the brackets
to the head unit with the screws
supplied with the unit.
(Figure A)
1
ISO HEAD UNIT PROVISION WITH POCKET
A
B
NOTE: Models equipped with factory
DDIN radio will require supplied O.E.
replacement panel.
(Figure C)
Continue to final assembly.
C

4
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.
99-7863
FINAL ASSEMBLY
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
ME RA / EIA WIRING CODE
*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.
1
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.)
2
Re-connect the negative battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation.
3
Reassemble in reverse order of disassembly.
A
A) Strip wire ends back 1/2"
B) Twist ends together
C) Solder
D) Tape
B
C
D
FINAL WIRING CONNEC IONS

5
NOTES
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99-7863 INSTRUCTIONS
1-800-221-0932 www.metraonline.com
REV. 07/26/11 © COPYRIGHT 2004-2010 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION INST99-7863