Metra Electronics 99-8206 User manual

METRA. THE WORLD’S BEST KITS.™
© COPYRIGHT 2004-2011 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
APPLICATIONS
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-8206
WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (Sold Separately)
Wiring Harness: • 70-1761 Toyota harness 1987-up
• TYTO-01 Toyota amp interface harness 2003-up
Antenna Adapter: • Not Required
Phillips Screwdriver • Socket Wrench • Cutting Tool
TOOLS REQUIRED
Toyota 4-Runner (Excluding Limited) 2003-2009
Toyota Highlander 2001-2007
99-8206
B CA
• A) Radio Housing • B) ISO Brackets • C) ISO Trim Plate • D) Highlander Brackets • E) 4-Runner Brackets
KIT FEATURES
KIT COMPONENTS
• DIN head unit provision with pocket
• ISO DIN head unit provision with pocket
D
E

Table of Contents
Dash Disassembly
– 2003-2009 Toyota 4 Runner (Excluding Limited) 3-4
– 2001-2007 Toyota Highlander 5
Kit Assembly
– Toyota 4-Runner bracket assembly 6
– Toyota Highlander bracket assembly 6
– DIN head unit provision 7
– ISO DIN head unit provision 8
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99-8206
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. Unsnap and remove trim from around
shifter.
2. Unsnap and remove trim covers from
around center console pocket edge at
front and rear of console.
3. Unsnap and remove center console
cover. (Figure A)
4. Unsnap trim ring from around ignition
key cylinder.
5. Remove (1) 10 mm bolt from bottom
right of panel below steering column.
Unsnap panel and pull away to gain
access behind panel. (Figure B)
6. Remove (1) 10 mm bolt on bottom left
of center panel behind panel below
steering column. (Figure B)
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Toyota 4-Runner 2003-2009
(Excluding Limited)
Dash Disassembly 99-8206
(Figure A)
(Figure B)

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Dash Disassembly 99-8206
7. Remove (1) 10 mm bolt beneath climate
control behind pocket door. Unsnap and
remove climate control. (Figure C)
8. Remove (2) 10 mm bolts beneath radio
behind climate controls.
9. Unsnap and remove entire center panel
around radio. (Figure D)
10.Remove (2) 10 mm bolts securing
radio to remove.
Continue to kit assembly (Figure C)
(Figure D)
Toyota 4-Runner 2003-2009
(Excluding Limited)

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Dash Disassembly 99-8206
1. Pull and remove dash panel from radio
and climate controls. Tip: There are
8 clips. (Figure A)
2. Remove (6) 10 mm bolts from radio and
climate controls assembly. (Figure B)
3. Remove assembly and disconnect
the wiring.
4. Remove (8) Phillips bolts and (4) Phillips
screws to separate brackets from
assembly. (Figure C)
Continue to kit assembly
Toyota Highlander 2001-2007
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
(Figure C)

99-8206
6
Kit Preparation
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
1. Snap the appropriately marked
mounting brackets for your application
onto the sides of the radio housing.
The brackets are marked 4-Runner
or Highlander and left or right.
(Figure A - 4 RUNNER)
(Figure B - HIGHLANDER)

Kit Assembly 99-8206
7
DIN head unit provision with pocket
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
1. 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.
2. Slide the DIN cage into the radio
housing and secure by bending the
metal locking tabs outward. (Figure A)
3. Snap the aftermarket radio into the
cage and secure. (Figure B)
4. Reassemble dash in reverse order
of disassembly.

Kit Assembly 99-8206
6
ISO DIN head unit provision with pocket
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
1. 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.
2. Mount the ISO brackets to the head unit
with the screws supplied with the radio.
(Figure A)
3. Snap the radio into the radio housing
until the side clips engage. (Figure B)
4. Snap the ISO trim plate onto the radio/
housing assembly. (Figure B)
5. Reassemble dash in reverse order
of disassembly.

Notes

Notes

Notes

METRA. THE WORLD’S BEST KITS.™
© COPYRIGHT 2004-2011 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
1-800-221-0932 metraonline.com
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-8206
REV. 7/07/11