Metra Electronics ACURA 95-7868B User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 95-7868B
95-7868B
APPLICATIONS
ACURA
CL 2001-2003
TL 1999-2003
KIT FEATURES
•Double DIN Radio Provision
•Stacked ISO Mount Units Provision
• A) Double DIN Radio Housing • B) Double DIN Brackets • C) Double DIN Trim Plate
•D) (2) Phillips Screws
KIT COMPONENTS
A
TOOLS REQUIRED:
•Phillips Screwdriver • Socket Set
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B
C
D

Dash Disassembly
- ACURA CL 2001-2003/TL 1999-2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,2
Kit Assembly
-Double DIN Radio Provision/ Stacked ISO Mount Units Provision . . . . . 3
Final Assembly ...........................................4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
95-7868B
*Note:
Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
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95-7868B DASH DISASSEMBLY
ACURACL 2001-2003 / TL 1999-2003
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1
Open armrest and remove (2) Phillips
screws inside and (2) Phillips at front
edge of rear of console and pull
rearward. ( Figure B)
Disconnect the negative battery ter-
minal to prevent an accidental short
circuit.
3
Unclip and remove wood trim from
both sides of center console.
( Figure A)
2
Open fuse access and remove (1)
Phillips screw then unclip and remove
panel below steering column.
( Figure C)
4
Remove (3) Phillips screws per center
console side panel and unclip and
remove panels (driver’s side and
passenger side). (
Figure D)
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Continued on page 2.
A
B
C
D

95-7868B DASH DISASSEMBLY
2
Remove (3) Phillips screws and (1)
push pin per side of radio to remove
radio. ( Figure G)
8
Remove (2) Phillips screws from
storage pocket assembly above radio
to separate. (The storage pocket
assembly will have to be attached to
the radio housing in the kit assembly
next)
9
Continue to kit assembly.
E
F
G
ACURACL 2001-2003 / TL 1999-2003
Unclip and remove seat heater switch
trim panel to access (2) Phillips
screws and remove screws. ( Figure E)
6
Unclip bottom of A/C control trim
panel and pull away (no need to
completely remove). ( Figure F)
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95-7868B KIT ASSEMBLY
3
DOUBLE DIN RADIO PROVISION/
STACKED ISO MOUNT RADIO PROVISION
Snap the Double DIN brackets to the
inside edge of the Double DIN radio
housing. (Figure A)
1
Attach the double DIN trimplate to the
double DIN radio housing/bracket
assembly. (Figure C)
4
Slide the Double DIN head unit or
stacked ISO head units into the
bracket/radio housing assembly and
securethe Double DIN head unit or
stacked ISO head units to the
assembly using the screws supplied
with the radio.
(Figure B)
2
Continue to final assembly.
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
Align holes in top of radio housing
with the guide pins on the bottom of
the storage pocket assembly and
secure the pocket assembly to the
legs with the (2) screws provided.
(Figure C)
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A
B
C

95-7868B FINAL ASSEMBLY
FINAL ASSEMBLY
(A) Strip wire ends back 1/2"
B) Twist ends together
C) Solder
D) Tape
A
B
C
D
Locate the factory wiring harness in the dash. Metra recommends using the
proper mating adapter and making connections as shown. (Isolate and individ-
ually tape off the ends of any unused wires to prevent electrical short circuit.)
Re-connect the negative battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation.
Reassemble radio and dash assemblies in reverse order of disassembly.
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2
3
FINAL WIRING CONNECTIONS
Make wiring connections using the EIA color code chart shown belowand 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.
METRA / EIA WIRING CODE
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 a Black wire is not present, ground radio to vehicle chassis.
All colors may not be present on all leads due to manufacturer’s specifications.
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NOTES
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95-7868B INSTRUCTIONS
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