Metra Electronics 99-9305 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-9305
Flat Blade Screwdriver • Phillips Screwdriver • Drill
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KIT FEATURES
©COPYRIGHT 2004-2010 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
•ISO DIN Head Unit Provision
A) Radio Housing • B) ISO Brackets • C) (4) Phillips Screws • D) (4) Phillips ISO Screws
KIT COMPONENTS
TOOLS REQUIRED:
99-9305
A
APPLICATIONS
BMW X3
2004-2010
(NON-NAV MODELS)
R
L
B
CD
WIRING AND ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
(Sold Separately)
• 40-EU10 - European antenna adapter
• 70-9003 - European wire harness

Dash Disassembly
2004-2010 BMW X3........................................................................... 1
Kit Assembly ..................................................................................... 2
Final Assembly ................................................................................. 3
99-9305
TABLE OF CONTENTS

99-9305 DASH DISASSEMBLY
Disconnect the negative battery
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
1
Unclip and remove the hazard/door
lock switch. (Figure A)
2
BMW X3 2004-2010
(NON-NAV MODELS)
Unclip and remove the a/c vents
above the radio.
( Figure B)
3
Remove (2) Phillips screws on top of
the radio/climate control panel fac-
ing down.
(Figure C)
4
Unclip and remove the radio/climate
control panel. (Figure D)
5
Remove (2) Phillips screws securing
the radio. (Figure D)
6
A
B
C
D
1

2
Secure the corresponding bracket to
the aftermarket radio using the
hardware supplied with the radio.
(Figure A)
1
Using a drill screw the radio/bracket
assembly into the dash using the
supplied (4) Phillips screws.
(Figure B)
2
Position the radio housing over the
radio face and secure using the fac-
tory hardware.
(Figure C)
3
NOTE:
If the ISO screws supplied with
the aftermarket radio are too big, use
the supplied (4) Phillips ISO screws.
ISO DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION
99-9305
KIT ASSEMBLY
A
B
C

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
99-9305
FINAL ASSEMBLY