Metra Electronics 99-7519B User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-7519B
REV. 12/08/11
WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (Sold Separately)
Harness:
• 70-7903 - Mazda harness 2001-up
Antenna Adapter:
• Not required
Cutting Tool • Phillips Screwdriver • Socket Wrench
TOOLS REQUIRED
Mazda MX-5 Miata 2009-2010
99-7519B
• A) Radio Housing • B) Snap-In Pocket • C) ISO Brackets • D) ISO Trim Plate
• E) Double DIN Brackets • F) Double DIN Trim Plate • G) (4) Panel Clips
KIT FEATURES
KIT COMPONENTS
B CA
• DIN Head Unit Provision with pocket
• ISO DIN Head Unit Provision with pocket
• Double DIN Head Unit Provision
• Stacked ISO DIN Head Unit Provision
• Painted Matte Black to Match Factory
DE
F

Table of Contents
Dash Disassembly
– Mazda MX-5 Miata 2009-2010 3-5
Kit Preparation
– Radio Housing Preparation 6
Kit Assembly
– DIN Head Unit Provision 7
– ISO DIN Head Unit Provision 8
– Double DIN Head Unit Provision 9
– Stacked ISO DIN Head Unit Provision 10
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99-7519B
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.

1. Unclip panel below steering column and
remove. (Figure A)
2. Remove (4) Phillips screws from metal
brace below steering column and
remove. (Figure A)
3. Looking at the side of the radio/climate
control panel from underneath the
steering column opening, remove (1)
10mm bolt from the side of the radio
chassis. (Figure B)
4. With the center console lid closed unclip
and remove the cover on the back side
of the center console and remove the
(2) Phillips screws revealed. (Figure C)
5. Remove the rubber mat inside of the
cup holder then remove the (1) Phillips
screw revealed. (Figure D)
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3
Dash Disassembly
99-7519B
(Figure B)
(Figure C)
(Figure D)(Figure A)

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99-7519B
Dash Disassembly
4. Remove (2) Phillips screws from bottom
and remove center fascia panel.
(Figure D)
6. Unclip, unplug and remove the entire
center console. (Figure E)
7. Remove the (2) Phillips screws securing
the side panels from each side of the
radio/climate control panel. (Figure F)
8. Carefully remove the side panels from
each side of the radio/climate control
panel by pulling straight back towards
the rear of the car. (Figure G)
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(Figure E)
(Figure F)
(Figure G)

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99-7519B
Dash Disassembly
9. Remove (2) Phillips screws, (1) on each
side, from the side of the radio/climate
control panel. (Figure H)
10. Pull radio/climate control panel out,
disconnect plugs and remove. (Figure I)
11. Turn the radio/climate control panel
over and remove the (4) screws that
hold the climate control to the bezel,
then remove the climate control.
(Figure J)
Continue to kit preparation (Figure H)
(Figure I)
(Figure J)

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Kit Preparation 99-7519B
1. Attach the (4) Panel Clips to the posts
on the back of the radio housing.
(Figure A)
Continue to kit assembly
Radio Housing Preparation
(Figure A)

Kit Assembly 99-7519B
7
DIN Head Unit Provision
(Figure B)
(Figure C)
(Figure D)
1. Turn over the 99-7519B housing, take
the climate control and screws removed
from the factory panel and attach the
climate control to the kit housing using
the factory screws. (Figure A)
2 Slide the pocket into the bottom section
of the kit housing. (Figure B)
3. Slide the DIN cage into the Radio
Housing and secure by bending the
metal locking tabs down. (Figure C)
4. Locate the factory wiring harness in
the dash. Metra recommends using
the proper mating adapter from Metra
or AXXESS. Test the unit for proper
operation.
5. Slide the aftermarket head unit into
the cage and secure. Reassemble
dash in reverse order of disassembly.
(Figure D)
(Figure A)

8
Kit Assembly 99-7519B
1. Turn over the 99-7519B housing, take
the climate control and screws removed
from the factory panel and attach the
climate control to the kit housing using
the factory screws. (Figure A)
2 Slide the pocket into the bottom section
of the kit housing. (Figure B)
3. Mount the ISO Brackets to the head unit
with the screws supplied with the unit.
(Figure C)
4. Locate the factory wiring harness in
the dash. Metra recommends using
the proper mating adapter from Metra
or AXXESS. Test the unit for proper
operation.
5. Slide the head unit into the radio
opening until the side clips engage.
(Figure D)
6. Snap the Trim plate into the Radio
Housing. Reassemble dash in reverse
order of disassembly. (Figure D )
ISO DIN Head Unit Provision
(Figure B)
(Figure C)
(Figure D)(Figure A)

9
Kit Assembly 99-7519B
1. Turn over the 99-7519B housing, take
the climate control and screws removed
from the factory panel and attach the
climate control to the kit housing using
the factory screws. (Figure A)
2 Cut the rib in the middle of the
99-7519B housing to make room for
the DDIN brackets. (Figure A)
3. Slide the appropriate DDIN bracket into
the kit housing. (Figure B)
4. Locate the factory wiring harness in
the dash. Metra recommends using
the proper mating adapter from Metra
or AXXESS. Test the unit for proper
operation.
5. Slide the DDIN radio unit into DDIN
brackets and secure the unit to the kit
using the screws supplied with the head
unit. (Figure C)
6. Snap the DDIN trim plate into the
front of the kit housing. Reassemble
dash in reverse order of disassembly.
(Figure C )
Double DIN Head Unit Provision
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
(Figure C)

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Kit Assembly 99-7519B
1. Turn over the 99-7519B housing, take
the climate control and screws removed
from the factory panel and attach the
climate control to the kit housing using
the factory screws. (Figure A)
2 Cut the rib in the middle of the
99-7519B housing to make room for
the DDIN brackets. (Figure A)
3. Slide the appropriate DDIN bracket into
the kit housing. (Figure B)
4. Slide the stacked ISO DIN units into
the DDIN bracket assembly and secure
the units to the kit using the screws
supplied with the head units. (Figure C)
5. Locate the factory wiring harness in
the dash. Metra recommends using
the proper mating adapter from Metra
or AXXESS. Test the unit for proper
operation.
6. Snap the DDIN trim plate into the
front of the kit housing. Reassemble
dash in reverse order of disassembly.
(Figure C )
Stacked ISO DIN Head Unit Provision
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
(Figure C)