Metra Electronics ACURA 99-7866 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-7866
99-7866
APPLICATIONS
ACURA MDX 2001-2006
KIT FEATURES
•DIN Mount Radio Provision with Pocket
•ISO Mount Radio Provision with Pocket
A) Radio Housing • B) ISO Brackets • C) ISO Trim Plate • D) Bracket Supports For Display
KIT COMPONENTS
A
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Small Flat Blade Screwdriver/ Panel Removal Tool
•Phillips Screwdriver • Socket Set
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B
D
C

Dash Disassembly
- ACURAMDX2001-2006......................... . . . . . . 1
Kit Preparation
-Display Unit Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Kit Assembly
- DIN Mount Radio Provision with Pocket ........................ 3
-ISO Mount Radio Provision with Pocket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Final Assembly ........................................... 5
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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*Note:
Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
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99-7866 DASH DISASSEMBLY
ACURA MDX2001-2006
A
B
1
1
Remove (6) mounting screws and
remove the audio/display unit from
the dash. ( Figure B)
Disconnect the negative battery ter-
minal to prevent an accidental short
circuit.
3
Remove (8) screws from the audio
unit and (6) screws from the display
unit and remove the brackets from
the audio/display assembly.
4
Unclip and remove trim panel around
radio/display including a/c vents..
( Figure A)
2
Continue to kit preparation.

99-7866 KIT PREPARATION
2
A
B
DISPLAY UNIT ASSEMBLY
Using the mounting screws from the
display unit, attach the brackets
supplied with the kit by aligning the
guide pins on the display with the
holes on the bracket. (Figure A)
1
Align guide pins on bottom of display
unit with holes on top of housing and
attach the unit to the housing using
the (2) screws previously removed.
(Figure B)
2
Continue to kit assembly.
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

99-7866 KIT ASSEMBLY
3
DIN MOUNT RADIO PROVISION WITH POCKET
1
2
Slide the DIN cage into the radio hous-
ing and secure by bending the metal
locking tabs outward.
(Figure A)
Slide the aftermarket radio into the DIN
cage until it snaps into place. (Figure B)
Continue to final assembly.
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
A
B

99-7866 KIT ASSEMBLY
4
A
B
ISO MOUNT RADIO PROVISION WITH POCKET
Mount the ISO Brackets to the radio
using the screws supplied with the
radio. (Figure A)
1
Slide the radio into the radio opening
until it snaps into place. (Figure B)
2
Snap the ISO Trim Plate onto the front
of the Radio Housing. (Figure B)
3
Continue to final assembly.
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

99-7866 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.
1
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 specifictions.
Enjoy your newly installed radio!
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99-7866 INSTRUCTIONS
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