Metra Electronics 99-7953 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-7953
Flat Blade Screwdriver • Phillips Screwdriver • Socket Wrench
1-800-221-0932 www.metraonline.com
KIT FEATURES
©COPYRIGHT 2004-2009 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
•DIN Head Unit Provision with pocket
•ISO DIN Head Unit Provision with pocket
A) Radio Housing • B) ISO Brackets • C) Trim Plate
KIT COMPONENTS
TOOLS REQUIRED:
99-7953
A
APPLICATIONS
Suzuki Grand Vitara
2006-2008
C
B
WIRING AND ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (Sold Separately)
Harness:
• 70-1721 -Honda harness 1998-up
Antenna Adapter:
•Not required

Dash Disassembly ............................................................................ 1
Kit Assembly ..................................................................................... 2
Final Assembly ................................................................................. 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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99-7953 DASH DISASSEMBLY
Disconnect the negative battery
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
1
Unclip and remove the (2) outside
trim panels. (Figure A)
2
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2006-2008
Remove (6) Phillips screws securing
the radio and climate controls to the
sub dash.
(Figure B)
3
Remove the (2) Phillips screws
securing the factory radio bracket to
the radio/climate control assembly.
(Figure C)
4
Separate the bracket and factory
radio from the climate control.
(Figure D)
5
A
B
C
D
1

2
Slide the DIN cage into the Radio
Housing and secure by bending the
metal locking tabs down.
(Figure A)
1
Mount the ISO Brackets to the head
unit with the screws supplied with
the unit.
(Figure A)
1
A
A
Right
Side Clip
B
Slide the aftermarket head unit into
the cage until secure.
(Figure B)
2
Slide the head unit into the radio
opening until the side clips engage.
(Figure B)
2
Snap the Trim plate into the Radio
Housing. (Figure B)
3
DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION
ISO DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION
B
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KIT ASSEMBLY
N
NO OT TE E: :Mount the radio housing to the climate control assembly with the factory
hardware

3
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
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
99-7953
FINAL ASSEMBLY

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NOTES

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NOTES

99-7953 INSTRUCTIONS
1-800-221-0932 www.metraonline.com
© COPYRIGHT 2004-2009 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION INST99-7953
REV. 06/30/09