Metra Electronics 95-7863 User manual

METRA. THE WORLD’S BEST KITS.™
© COPYRIGHT 2004-2011 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 95-7863
WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (Sold Separately)
Wiring Harness:
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Honda Element 2003 - 2011
95-7863
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TOOLS REQUIRED
KIT FEATURES
KIT COMPONENTS

Table of Contents
Dash Disassembly
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Kit Assembly
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95-7863
Caution
Metra recommends disconnecting the negative battery terminal before beginning any
installation. All accessories, switches, and especially air bag indicator lights must be
plugged in before reconnecting the battery or cycling the ignition.
*NOTE: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

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NOTE: As an option, the center panel
(the smaller piece around radio) is
all that needs to be removed, but
it is very prone to damage, so full
panel removal is recommended.
(Figure C)
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Continue to kit assembly
3
Dash Disassembly
95-7863
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1
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
(Figure C)

4
Kit Assembly 95-7863
DDIN head unit provision
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NOTE: Models equipped with factory
DDIN radio will require supplied O.E.
replacement panel. (Figure C)
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
(Figure C)

METRA. THE WORLD’S BEST KITS.™
© COPYRIGHT 2004-2011 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
1-800-221-0932 metraonline.com
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 95-7863
REV. 5/13/11