Metra Electronics 99-6535B User manual

REV. 5/24/2016 INST99-6535B
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-6535B
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CAUTION! All accessories, switches, climate controls panels,
and especially air bag indicator lights must be connected before
cycling the ignition. Also, do not remove the factory radio with
the key in the on position, or while the vehicle is running.
• ISO DIN radio provision with pocket
• Painted matte black
• A) Radio trim panel • B) Radio brackets • C) Pocket • D) (4) #8 x 3/8” Phillips screws
KIT FEATURES
KIT COMPONENTS
WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (sold separately)
Wiring Harness: • XSVI-6523-NAV
Antenna Adapter: • 40-EU55
• Panel removal tool • Cutting tool
• T-25 Torx screwdriver
TOOLS REQUIRED
Fiat 500X 2016-up
99-6535B
A
Table of Contents
BCD
Dash Disassembly ................................................. 2
Kit Assembly
–ISO DIN radio provision with pocket...................... 3

99-6535B
2
Dash Disassembly
1. Open upper storage compartment
on passenger side. (Figure A)
2. Unclip, unplug, and remove painted
hazard button panel below the radio.
(Figure A)
3. Unscrew (2) T-25 Torx screws at the
bottom of the radio trim. (Figure B)
4. Unclip the radio trim. (Figure B)
5. Unscrew (4) T-25 Torx screws
securing the radio into the dash.
(Figure C)
6. Unplug and remove the radio from
the dash. (Figure C)
7. Cut the shaded areas in the dash
cavity to gain suitable depth for the
new radio chassis (CAUTION: The
vents are located directly behind the
area to be cut, use extreme caution
to not cut into them). Be careful, you
may want to make multiple cuts.
(Figures D, E)
Continue to kit assembly.
(Figure A)
(Figure C)
(Figure B)
(Figure E)
(Figure D)
Be careful not to cut
into the vents!
First cut
Second cut
Remove shaded area
Remove shaded area

99-6535B
3
Kit Assembly
(Figure C)
(Figure B)
(Figure A)
ISO DIN radio provision
1. Attach the pocket to the radio
brackets using the (4) supplied
#8 x 3/8” Phillips screws. (Figure A)
2. Remove the metal DIN sleeve and
trim ring from the aftermarket radio.
3. Slide the radio into the completed
assembly, and secure it using
screws supplied with the radio.
(Figure B)
4. Insert the radio trim panel into the
factory radio trim removed in step
4 of dash disassembly. (Figure C)
5. Locate the factory wiring harness
and antenna connector in the
dash, complete all necessary
connections to the radio and test
the radio for proper operation.
Metra recommends using the
proper mating adapter from
Metra and/or AXXESS.
6. Mount the radio into the dash
using the factory hardware.
7. Reassemble the dash in the
reverse order of disassembly.

REV. 5/24/2016 INST99-6535B
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-6535B
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IMPORTANT
If you are having difficulties with the installation
of this product, please call our Tech Support line
at 1-800-253-TECH. Before doing so, look over
the instructions a second time, and make sure
the installation was performed exactly as the
instructions are stated. Please have the vehicle
apart and ready to perform troubleshooting
steps before calling.
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