Metra Electronics 99-5716 User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-5716
REV. 02/21/12
WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (included)
Wiring Harness:
• Included with dash kit
Antenna Adapter:
• 40-FD10
• 86-5618 Head unt removal keys • Torx head screwdriver
TOOLS REQUIRED
Ford/Mercury 2000-2003
99-5716
• A) Integrated mounting kit • B) ISO Faceplate • C) Tuner bypass • D) ISO Brackets
• E) (2) #8 x 3/8” Phillips pan head screws
KIT FEATURES
KIT COMPONENTS
B CA
• ISO DIN head unit provisions
• Incorporates factory climate controls into installation
D
E

Table of Contents
Dash Disassembly
–Ford Taurus 2000-2003 ...................................................................................................3
–Mercury Sable 2000-2003...............................................................................................3
Kit Preparation
–Ford Taurus 2000-2003 ............................................................................................... 4-5
–Mercury Sable 2000-2003........................................................................................... 4-5
Kit Assembly
– ISO head unit provision....................................................................................................6
– DIN head unit provision....................................................................................................7
– Trunk provision ................................................................................................................8
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99-5716
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 to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

1. Using the 86-5618 removal keys pull
the factory radio/climate control panel
from the dash. (Figure A)
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose harness
and connectors from the audio system,
blower motor switch, A/C dampener
door switch, and potentiometer.
3. Remove the panel.
Continued to kit preparation
3
Ford Taurus/Mercury Sabel
2000-2003
Dash Disassembly 99-5716
(Figure A)

4
Kit Preparation 99-5716
Ford Taurus/Mercury Sabel
2000-2003
1. Turn the factory climate control dials
into a vertical position and pull the dials
off. (Figure A)
2. Remove (2) 5/16” hex head screws
securing the temperature/fan control
switches and remove switches. Unclip
the climate control switch and remove.
(Figure B)
3. Mount switches to the back of the
integrated mounting kit with the (2)
supplied #8 x 3/8” Phillips pan head
screws. (Figure C)
4. Holding the climate control dials in a
vertical position insert the dials onto
the posts of the mounted switches and
secure. (Figure D)
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(Figure B)
(Figure D)
(Figure C)
(Figure A)

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Kit Preparation 99-5716
Ford Taurus/Mercury Sabel
2000-2003
5. Remove (2) Torx head screws securing
the mounting clips to the sides of the
factory radio/climate control panel and
remove the clips. (Figure E)
6. Mount the clips to the integrated
mounting kit with the same Torx head
screws. (Figure F)
Continue to kit assembly
(Figure E)
(Figure F)

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Kit Assembly 99-5716
1. Snap the ISO Faceplate into the
radio opening. (Figure A)
2. Attach the ISO Brackets to the inner lip
of the radio opening. (Figure A)
3. Slide the head unit into the radio
opening, align the holes in the head unit
with the holes in the ISO Brackets and
mount the unit to the brackets with the
screws supplied with the unit.
(Figure A)
3. 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.
4. Reassemble dash in reverse order
of disassembly. (Figure B)
ISO head unit provision
(Figure A)
(Figure B)

Kit Assembly 99-5716
7
DIN head unit provision
1. Slide the DIN cage into the Integrated
Mounting Kit and secure by bending the
metal locking tabs down. (Figure A)
2. Slide the aftermarket head unit into the
cage and secure. (Figure A)
3. 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.
4. Reassemble dash in reverse order
of disassembly. (Figure B)
(Figure A)
(Figure B)

Kit Assembly 99-5716
8
Trunk provision
1. Open the trunk, remove (4) pop-clips
from the driver’s side trunk liner.
Remove liner. (Figure A)
2. Locate the factory tuner on the wall of
the trunk and disconnect the speaker
and antenna plugs. (Figure B)
Note: It is not necessary to remove
the tuner.
3. Plug the 70-5715 into the unit speaker
plug and the antenna extension lead
into the unit antenna plug.
4. Slide the extension harness through
the space in the back seat between the
seat back and seat bottom.
5. Unclip the rocker trim, tuck the
extension harness under the carpet
and stretch the harness to the back
of the dash.
Note: Replace the rocker trim
when completed.
6. Splice speaker leads on the extension
harness into the rear of the aftermarket
head unit.
7. Plug the factory wiring harnesses into
the switch connectors (previously
mounted in Step 2) and audio
connectors on the back of the
integrated mounting kit.
(Figure A)
(Figure B)

Notes

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