Metra Electronics 99-8713 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-8713
1-800-221-0932 www.metraonline.com
©COPYRIGHT 2004-2009 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
KIT FEATURES
•DIN radio provision with pocket
•ISO radio provision with pocket
•Double DIN radio provision
•Stacked ISO units provision
A) Radio Housing B) ISO Brackets C) Trim Plate D) Double DIN Brackets E) Double DIN Trim Plate F) Pocket
KIT COMPONENTS
TOOLS REQUIRED:
99-8713
A
APPLICATIONS
Mercedes Benz SLK Class
2005-2009
Socket Set • Torx Screwdriver • Small Flat Blade Screwdriver Or Panel Removal Tool
BCDE
F
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
(Sold Separately)
Antenna adapter:
•40-VW12 - Mercedes antenna adapter

TABLE OF CONTENTS
99-8713
Dash Disassembly
Mercedes Benz SLK Class 2005-2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Kit Assembly
DIN Radio Provision with Pocket.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ISO Radio Provision with Pocket .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........4
Double DIN Radio Provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........5
Stacked ISO Units Provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Final Assembly .......................................7
Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
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1
99-8713
Disconnect the negative battery ter-
minal to prevent an accidental short
circuit.
1
Unclip and remove trim around shifter
knob including shifter boot. (Figure A)
2
MERCEDES BENZ SLK CLASS 2005-2009
Unclip and remove entire panel sur-
rounding shifter starting at the rear
of the panel under the parking brake
handle.
(Figure B)
3
Unclip and remove the cigarette
lighter housing trim panel.
(Figure C)
4
Open the ashtray assembly and
remove the (2) screw covers on the
screws securing the assembly.
(Figure D)
5
Remove the (2) screws securing the
ashtray assembly then remove the
whole unit including the cigarette
lighter housing.
(Figure E)
6
DASH DISASSEMBLY
A
B
C
DE

2
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK CLASS 2005-2009
DASH DISASSEMBLY
7
Unclip and remove the climate control
unit. (Figure F)
8
Remove the (2) screws securing the
hazard switch panel and remove the
panel.
Figure G)
9
Open the beverage holder above the
radio and remove the (2) screw covers.
(Figure H)
10
Remove the (2) screws securing the
beverage holder then remove the unit.
(Figure I)
11
Remove the (4) screws securing the
radio then remove the unit.
(Figure J)
F
G
H
IJ
Continue to kit assembly.

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

4
99-8713
KIT ASSEMBLY
2
A
Slide the radio into the radio housing
until the side clips snap into place.
(
Figure B)
3
Snap the Trim plate over the front of
the Radio Housing. (
Figure B)
4
Snap the Pocket into the Radio
Housing. ( Figure C)
Mount the ISO Brackets to the radio
with the screws supplied with the
radio. (
Figure A)
1
B
C
ISO RADIO PROVISION WITH POCKET
Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
Continue to final assembly.

5
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KIT ASSEMBLY
2
A
Snap the Double DIN brackets to the
inside edge of the radio housing.
(
Figure B)
3
Slide the Double DIN radio into the
Double DIN bracket/radio housing
assembly and secure the radio to the
kit using the screws supplied with
the radio. (
Figure C)
Cut and remove the center bar from
the Radio Housing. (
Figure A)
1
Snap the Double DIN trim-plate over
the front of the housing/radio
assembly. (
Figure C)
4
B
C
DOUBLE DIN RADIO PROVISION
Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
Continue to final assembly.

6
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KIT ASSEMBLY
2
A
Snap the Double DIN brackets to the
inside edge of the radio housing.
(
Figure B)
4
Snap the Double DIN trim-plate over
the front of the assembled Radio
Housing and stacked ISO units.
(
Figure C)
3
Slide the stacked ISO units into the
Double DIN bracket/radio housing
assembly and securethe units to the
kit using the screws supplied with
the units. (
Figure C)
Cut and remove the center bar from
the radio housing. (
Figure A)
1
B
C
STACKED ISO UNITS PROVISION
Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
Continue to final assembly.

7
FINAL ASSEMBLY
1
Locate the factory wiring harness in the dash and make the connection as shown.
Metra recomends using the proper mating adapter and making the connections as
shown. (Isolate and individually tape off the ends of any unused wires to prevent
electrical short circuit.)
2
Re-connect the negative battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation.
3
Reassemble radio and dash assemblies in reverse order of disassembly.
A
A) Strip wire ends back 1/2"
B) Twist ends together
C) Solder
D) Tape
B
C
D
Make wiring connections using the EIA color code chart shown below and 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.
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 Black a wire is not present, ground radio to vehicle chassis.
All colors may not be present on all leads due to manufacturer’s specifications.
METRA / EIA WIRING CODE
FINAL WIRING CONNECTIONS
99-8713
KIT ASSEMBLY

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NOTES