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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-8205
1-800-221-0932 www.metraonline.com
©COPYRIGHT 2004-08 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
KIT FEATURES
•DIN head unit provision
•ISO DIN head unit provision
•DDIN head unit provision
-Excluding 2005-2008 Matrix
•Stacked ISO DIN head unit provision
-Excluding 2005-2008 Matrix
A) DDIN Faceplate (excluding 2005-2008 matrix) • B) ISO DIN Faceplate (excluding 2005-2008 matrix)
•C) ISO DIN Faceplate 2005-2008 Matrix D) Pocket • E) Mounting Brackets • F) ISO Trim Plate • G) ISO Brackets
KIT COMPONENTS
TOOLS REQUIRED:
99-8205
A
APPLICATIONS
Toyota Matrix 2003-2008
Pontiac Vibe 2003-2008
Cutting Tool • Phillips Screwdriver • Socket Wrench
BCDE
FGHIJK
•H) ISO Spacers • I) Rear Support • J) (4) #6x1/4” Phillip Screws • K) (4) #8x3/8” Phillip Screws
TABLE OF CONTENTS
99-8205
Dash Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,2
Kit Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8
Final Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
K
NOWLEDGE IS
P
OWER
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99-8205
1
Disconnect the negative battery
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
1
Unclip the bottom edge of the radio
trim panel then lift up and out to
remove.
(Figure A)
2
TOYOTAMATRIX 2003-2008
PONTIAC VIBE 2003-2008
Remove (4) 10 MM bolts securing
the factory radio.
(Figure B)
3
DASH DISASSEMBLY
A
SCAN
SEEK
TRACK
TUNE
AM FM1 FM2 DISK
B
99-8205
KIT ASSEMBLY
2
Attach the pocket to the back of the
ISO/DIN Faceplate (by holding the
faceplate upside down and inserting
the right edge of the pocket into
place then pushing the rest of the
pocket onto the lip) and mount with
(2) #8X3/8” Phillips screws.
(Figure A)
2
3
A
Secure the mounting brackets to the
pocket with (4) #6X1/4” Phillips
screws. (
Figure C)
Choose the correct faceplate for your
application. The 2005-2008 Matrix
faceplate is smaller than the other
supplied faceplate.
1
#8x3/8” Screw
#8x3/8” Screw
B
C
#6x1/4” Screws
#6x1/4” Screws Two
#8x3/8” Screws
DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION
NOTE: For the 2005-2008 Matrix,
break away the shaded clips along
the scored lines. (
Figure B)
99-8205
KIT ASSEMBLY
3
Slide the DIN cage into the Radio
Housing and secure by bending the
metal locking tabs down. (
Figure E)
5
Slide the aftermarket head unit into
the cage and secure. (
Figure F)
6
E
F
DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION
D
#6x1/4” Screws
#6x1/4” Screws Two
#8x3/8” Screws
Mount the rear support to the back
of the pocket with (2) #8X3/8”
Phillips screws. (
Figure D)
4
4
ISO DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION
99-8205
KIT ASSEMBLY
Attach the
the pocket to the back of the
ISO/DIN Faceplate (by holding the face-
plate upside down and inserting the right
edge of the pocket into place then push-
ing the rest of the pocket onto the lip)
and mount with (2) #8X3/8” Phillips
screws. (Figure A)
2
A
Secure the mounting brackets to the
pocket with (4) #6X1/4” Phillips
screws. (
Figure C)
3
#8x3/8” Screw
#8x3/8” Screw
B
#6x1/4” Screws
#6x1/4” Screws Two
#8x3/8” Screws
C
NOTE: For the 2005-2008 Matrix,
break away the shaded clips along
the scored lines. (
Figure B)
Choose the correct faceplate for your
application. The 2005-2008 Matrix
faceplate is smaller than the other
supplied faceplate.
1
5
ISO DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION
99-8205
KIT ASSEMBLY
Mount the ISO Brackets to the head
unit with the screws supplied with
the unit. (
Figure E)
5
Mount the rear support to the back
of the pocket with (2) #8x3/8”
Phillips screws. (
Figure D)
4
Slide the the head unit into the radio
opening until the side clips engage.
(
FigureF)
6
Snap the Trim plate into the Radio
Housing. (
Figure F)
7
#6x1/4” Screws
#6x1/4” Screws Two
#8x3/8” Screws
E
D
F
6
DOUBLE DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION
99-8205
KIT ASSEMBLY
Cut and remove the bottom portion
(Displayed) of the mounting brack-
ets. (
Figure A)
1
NOTE: 2005-2008 Matrix not
applicable.
A
Cut and remove the center bar from
the DDIN faceplate. (
Figure B)
2
Attachthe ISO spacers to the
mounting brackets by inserting the
(4) bosses on each spacer into the
(4) holes in each bracket. (
Figure C)
3
Attachthe mounting brackets to the
DDIN head unit with the screws sup-
plied with the unit. (
Figure D)
4
Attach the DDIN faceplate over the
head unit bysnapping the bracket
clips into the faceplate slots.
(
Figure E)
5
B
C
D
E
STACKED ISO DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION
Cut and remove the bottom portion
(Displayed) of the mounting brack-
ets. (
Figure A)
1
A
Attach the ISO spacers to the mount-
ing brackets by inserting the (4)
bosses on each spacer into the (4)
holes in each bracket. (
Figure B)
2
Attach the mounting brackets to the
DDIN head unit with the screws sup-
plied with the unit. (
Figure C)
3
Attach the DDIN faceplate over the
head unit bysnapping the bracket
clips into the faceplate slots.
(
Figure D)
4
B
C
D
99-8205
KIT ASSEMBLY
7
NOTE: 2005-2008 Matrix not
applicable.
8
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 anyunused 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
99-8205
KIT ASSEMBLY