Metra Electronics 99-8711 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-8711
99-8711
KIT FEATURES
•DIN Radio Provision with Pocket
•Stacked DIN Units Provision
A) Radio Housing B) Pocket
KIT COMPONENTS
A
Small Flat Blade Screwdriver/ Panel Removal Tool
•Phillips Screwdriver • Torx Screwdriver
1-800-221-0932
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TOOLS REQUIRED:
APPLICATIONS
Mercedes C-Class 2001-2004
Mercedes CLK 2004
B

Dash Disassembly
-Mercedes C-Class2001-2004......................................1
-MercedesCLK2004..............................................2
Kit Assembly
-DINMountRadioProvision .......................................3
-StackedDINUnitsProvision.......................................4
Final Assembly ..........................................5
TABLE OF CONTENTS
99-8711
*Note:
Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

99-8711 DASH DISASSEMBLY
MERCEDES C-CLASS 2001-2004
A
B
1
Disconnect the negative battery ter-
minal to prevent an accidental short
circuit.
1
Unclip shifter trim (with gear indica-
tors).
2
Unclip and remove center console
trim panel. (Figure A)
3
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the other
vent and remove vent assembly.
7
Unclip the (2) metal clips at the bot-
tom edge of the climate control/radio
trim panel and remove trim panel.
8
Remove (4) Phillips screws securing
factory radio then unplug and remove
the radio.
9
Remove the ashtray insert by releas-
ing (2) plastic clips on the bottom lip
of the ashtray assembly. (Figure B)
4
Using a small flat screwdriver push
the lower clip (“A”) inward and rotate
the vent upward to expose (1) Torx
head screw. Loosen the Torx screw.
(It is not necessary to remove the
screw.) (Figure C)
5
Using a small flat screwdriver push
the upper clip (“B”) inward and rotate
the vent downward to expose (1)
spring clip in the top corner (“C”).
Push down on the spring clip.
( Figure C)
6
Continue to kit assembly.
C
“A”
“B”
“C”

2
99-8711 DASH DISASSEMBLY
B
A
C
D
MERCEDES CLK 2004
Loosen shifter boot and pull up over
shifter handle.
(Figure A)
2
Turn the retainer on the shifter 1/2 turn
to remove shifter handle and boot.
(Figure B)
3
Unclip and remove the shifter trim
panel. (Figure C)
4
Remove the ashtray insert by releasing
(2) plastic clips on the bottom lip of the
ashtray assembly.
(Figure D)
5
Remove (2) screws from bottom of cli-
mate control/radio trim panel.
6
Unclip climate control/radio trim panel.
Unplug and remove trim panel.
7
Remove the (4) screws securing the
radio then unplug and remove the
radio.
8
Continue to final assembly.
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
Disconnect the negative battery termi-
nal to prevent an accidental short cir-
cuit.
1

3
99-8711 KIT ASSEMBLY
B
A
DIN MOUNT RADIO PROVISION
Slide the aftermarket radio into the
cage until it snaps into place. (Figure B)
2
Slide the pocket into the radio housing
until it snaps into place. (Figure B)
3
Continue to final assembly.
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
Slide the DIN cage into the Radio
Housing and secure by bending the
metal locking tabs outward. (Figure A)
1