Metra Electronics 99-7893 User manual

APPLICATIONS
CAR PAGE
HONDA
CR-V 1997-01....................................................1-2
Prelude 1997-01.................................................1-2
99-7893
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
KIT COMPONENTS
TOOLS REQUIRED
Cutting tool
Panel removal tool
Phillips screwdriver
KIT FEATURES
Shaft and
DIN unit
provisions
Pocket
provisions
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© COPYRIGHT 2001-07 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
rev. 06-15-07
Radio Housing

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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).
CR-V: Re-connect the battery terminal and test
the unit for proper operation. Snap the head
unit/kit assembly into the radio trim bezel and
mount the bezel to the dash using those screws
previously removed in step #1. (see Fig. A)
PRELUDE: Re-connect the battery terminal and
test the unit for proper operation. Snap the head
unit/kit assembly into the factory bracket housing
and mount the housing to the sub-dash with (4)
Phillips screws previously removed. (see Fig. B)
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B
C
D
A) Strip wire ends back ½"
B) Twist ends together
C) Solder
D) Tape
Fig. A
2-SHAFT HEAD UNITS: Slide the aftermarket head unit into the Radio Housing 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)
Fig. B
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to
prevent an accidental short circuit. Open the
glove box, squeeze the retaining clips and
remove the stoppers. Lower the glove box
and remove (2) Phillips screws from the left
edge. Remove (2) Phillips screws from the
lower steering column panel and remove.
Unclip the lower console cover (below the
ashtray and pocket) and remove. Remove
(2) Phillips screws from the base of the center
console, open the console pocket and
remove the (4) outer screws exposed. Unclip
the center console and remove. Remove (2)
Phillips screws securing the radio trim bezel,
disconnect the wiring, and remove the trim
bezel/head unit assembly. Remove (4)
Phillips screws securing the head unit to the
bezel and remove.
HONDA CR-V 1997-01
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Disconnect the negative battery terminal to
prevent an accidental short circuit. Using a
panel removal tool, unclip the radio trim bezel
and remove (some force may be required).
Remove (4) Phillips screws securing the
factory head unit/bracket housing assembly
and disconnect the wiring. Remove (4)
Phillips screws securing the factory head unit
to the bracket housing and remove.
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HONDA Prelude 1997-01
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Cut and remove all mounting clips on the
Radio Housing EXCEPT clips "C". The
clips can be identified by the stamped letter
on each clip. Skip to the Installation
Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #2.
Cut and remove all mounting clips on the
Radio Housing EXCEPT clips "P". The
clips can be identified by the stamped letter
on each clip. Skip to the Installation
Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #2.
ALL VEHICLES
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Fig. A
"C"
"C"
"P"
"P"
Fig. B