Metra Electronics MAZDA CX7 2007-09 99-7508 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-7508
99-7508
APPLICATIONS
Mazda CX7 2007-09
KIT FEATURES
•DIN Radio Provision with Pocket
•ISO Mount Radio Provision with Pocket
• Double DIN Mount Radio Provision
•Stacked ISO Mount Units Provision
•Painted Matte Black to Match Factory
•A) Radio Housing • B) ISO Brackets • C) ISO Trim Plate • D) Double DIN Brackets
•E) Double DIN Trim Plate • F) Pocket
Wiring & Antenna Connections (sold separately)
•70-7903T - Mazda Service Harness 07-up
KIT COMPONENTS
A
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Small Flat Blade Screwdriver/ Panel Removal Tool
•Phillips Screwdriver
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D
E
C
F

Dash Disassembly
- MazdaCX72007-2009......................... . . . . . . 1
Kit Preparation ............................................2
Kit Assembly
- DIN Radio Provision with Pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-ISO Mount Radio Provision with Pocket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
-Double DIN Radio Provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
-Stacked ISO Mount Units Provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Final Assembly ...........................................6
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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*Note:
Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

99-7508 DASH DISASSEMBLY
MAZDA CX7 2007-2009
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4
B
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4
A/C
C
BACK OF FACTORYRADIO
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1
Remove (4) Phillips screws securing
the radio. Unplug and remove radio.
( Figure B)
Disconnect the negative battery ter-
minal to prevent an accidental short
circuit.
3
Unclip and remove the trim panel sur-
rounding the radio and climate con-
trols. (
Figure A)
2
Remove (2) Phillips screws securing
the hazard switch to the factory radio
then separate the front half from the
rear half of the switch to remove.
(Retain the screws and hazard switch
for re-use during kit assembly.)
(
Figure C)
4
Continue to kit preparation

99-7508 KIT PREPARATION
MAZDA CX7 2007-2009
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1
Secure the hazard switch into the 99-7508 radio housing using the factory hardware.
Continue to kit assembly

99-7508 KIT ASSEMBLY
3
A
B
C
DIN RADIO PROVISION WITH POCKET
Slide the DIN cage into the Radio
Housing and secure by bending the
metal locking tabs outward. (Figure A)
1
Slide the aftermarket radio into the DIN
cage until it snaps into place. (Figure B)
2
Snap the pocket into the radio housing.
(Figure C)
3
Continue to final assembly.
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

99-7508 KIT ASSEMBLY
4
A
B
C
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 housing
until it snaps into place. (Figure B)
2
Snap the Trim Plate onto the front of
the Radio Housing. (Figure B)
3
Snap the Pocket into the Radio
Housing.
(Figure C)
4
Continue to final assembly.
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

99-7508 KIT ASSEMBLY
5
DOUBLE DIN OR
STACKED ISO MOUNT UNITS PROVISION
Cut and remove the center bar from
the Radio Housing. (Figure A)
1
Snap the Double DIN brackets to the
inside edge of the Radio Housing.
(Figure B)
2
Slide the Double DIN or stacked ISO
mount units into the bracket/radio
housing assembly then secureit to
the assembly using the screws sup-
plied with the Double DIN or ISO
mount units.
(Figure C)
3
Snap the Double DIN Trim plate onto
the front of the Radio Housing.
(Figure C)
4
Continue to final assembly.
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
A
B
C

99-7508 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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99-7508 INSTRUCTIONS
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