Metra Electronics 99-7520B User manual

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© COPYRIGHT 2004-2011 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-7520B
Panel Removal Tool • Phillips Screwdriver • Small Flat Blade Screwdriver
TOOLS REQUIRED
Mazda CX7 2010-up
99-7520B
F
B C
E
EA
• A) Radio Housing • B) ISO Trim Plate • C) ISO Brackets • D) DDIN Trim Plate
• E) DDIN Brackets • F) Pocket
KIT FEATURES
KIT COMPONENTS
• DIN radio provision with pocket
• ISO radio provision with pocket
• Double DIN radio provision
• Painted matte black to match factory
WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (Sold Separately)
• 70-7903T - Mazda Service T-harness 2007-up
• 40-HD10 - Antenna Adapter

Table of Contents
Dash Disassembly
– Mazda CX7 2010-up 3-4
Kit Assembly
– Kit preparation 5
– DIN head unit provision 6
– ISO DIN head unit provision 7
– Double DIN head unit provision 8
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99-7520B
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 and remove the (2) trim panels
from the left and right side of the radio
trim panel. (Figure A)
2. Unclip and remove the trim panel
surrounding the radio and climate
controls. (Figure B)
3. Remove (4) Phillips screws securing the
radio. (Figure C)
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Dash Disassembly
99-7520B
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A/C
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
(Figure C)

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99-7520B
Dash Disassembly
5. 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. (Figure D)
Continue to kit preparation
BACK OF FACTORY RADIO
(Figure D)

5
Kit preparation 99-7520B
1. Secure the hazard switch into the 99-
7520 radio housing using the factory
hardware. (Figure a)
Continue to kit assembly
Kit preparation
(Figure A)

Kit Assembly 99-7520B
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DIN head unit provision
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
(Figure C)
1. Locate the factory wiring harness in the
dash. Metra recommends using the
proper mating adapter from Metra or
AXXESS. Re-connect the negative
battery terminal and test the unit for
proper operation.
2 Slide the DIN cage into the radio
housing and secure by bending the
metal locking tabs down. (Figure A)
3. Snap the pocket into the bottom
opening of the radio housing. (Figure B)
4. Slide the aftermarket head unit into the
cage and secure. (Figure C)
5. Reassemble dash in reverse order
of disassembly.

Kit Assembly 99-7520B
7
ISO DIN head unit provision
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
(Figure C)
1. Locate the factory wiring harness in the
dash. Metra recommends using the
proper mating adapter from Metra or
AXXESS. Re-connect the negative
battery terminal and test the unit for
proper operation.
2 Mount the ISO brackets to the head unit
with the screws supplied with the unit.
(Figure A)
3. Snap the pocket into the bottom
opening of the radio housing. (Figure B)
4 Slide the head unit into the radio
opening until the side clips engage.
(Figure B)
5. Snap the Trim plate into the Radio
Housing. (Figure C)
6. Reassemble dash in reverse order
of disassembly.

Kit Assembly 99-7520B
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Double DIN head unit provision
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
(Figure C)
1. Locate the factory wiring harness in the
dash. Metra recommends using the
proper mating adapter from Metra or
AXXESS. Re-connect the negative
battery terminal and test the unit for
proper operation.
2 Cut and remove the center bar from the
radio housing. (Figure A)
3. Snap the Double DIN brackets to the
inside edge of the Double DIN trim plate
(Figure B)
4. Slide the Double DIN head unit or
stacked ISO head units into the bracket/
radio housing assembly and secure the
Double DIN head unit or stacked ISO
head units to the assembly using the
screws supplied with the radio.
(Figure C)
5. Snap the double DIN trim plate into the
radio housing. (Figure C)
6. Reassemble dash in reverse order
of disassembly.

Notes

Notes

Notes

METRA. THE WORLD’S BEST KITS.™
© COPYRIGHT 2004-2011 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
1-800-221-0932 metraonline.com
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-7520B
REV. 6/08/11