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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

108-CH2B

Attention! Let the vehicle sit with the key

out of the ignition for a few minutes before

removing the factory radio. When testing the

aftermarket equipment, ensure that all factory

equipment is connected before cycling the

key to ignition.

Patent Pending

KIT COMPONENTS

• A) Radio trim panel (with touchscreen display) • B) Radio chassis brackets • C) Radio display screen brackets • D) Phillips screws (4)

• E) Antenna adapter (not shown)

KIT FEATURES

• Designed speciﬁcally for the Pioneer DMH-C5500NEX 8-inch radio

• Included interface for climate and steering wheel functions

•

Touchscreen display for climate, audio interfacing, and personalization features

• Painted black

Note: Reference the Troubleshooting section for factory items known to

be no longer functional.

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Panel removal tool • Phillips screwdriver

• 9/32” socket wrench • T-20 Torx driver

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dash Disassembly ...............................................2-3

Kit Assembly ......................................................4-5

Axxess Interface Installation ............................6-15

Final Assembly ...................................................... 11

WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

Wiring Harness: Axxess interface built

into touchscreen

Antenna Adapter: Included with kit

Ram 1500/2500/3500, Chassis Cab 3500 /

4500 / 5500 (with 5” or 8” touchscreen) 2013-2017

A B C D

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speciﬁc applications

Summary of content (16 pages)

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08-CH2B I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S Patent Pending Ram 1500/2500/3500, Chassis Cab 3500 / 4500 / 5500 (with 5” or 8” touchscreen) 2013-2017 Visit MetraOnline.
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DASH DISASSEMBLY 1. Remove the rubber tray liner inside the tray at the top center of the dash, then remove (2) Torx T-20 screws exposed. (Figure A) 3. For models with a center console: a. Remove the rubber liner from the storage tray in front of the center console, then remove (2) Phillips screws exposed. (Figure C) 2. Remove the rubber tray liner from inside the small pocket on the passenger side of the center dash panel, then remove (1) Torx T-20 screw exposed. (Figure B) b.
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DASH DISASSEMBLY (CONT.) 4. Unsnap and remove the entire center dash panel. (Figure D) 5. Remove (4) 9/32” screws securing the radio/display screen. Slide the screen out, then unplug & remove. (Figure E) 6. The factory rear support will need to be cut or removed to allow space for the aftermarket radio. Different variations of this support may require additional cutting. (Figure F) Remove shaded area (Figure D) (Figure E) (Figure F) Continue to Kit Assembly REV.
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KIT ASSEMBLY 1. From the factory center dash panel, remove (4) Phillips screws securing the lower button panel, then remove. (Figure A) 2. From the factory center dash panel, remove (13) Phillips screws securing the radio/climate control panel, then remove. (Figure A) Note: For steps 3 and 7, reference the installation manual provided with the radio for which hardware to use. The display screen and radio chassis use two different types of screws. 3.
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KIT ASSEMBLY (CONT.) 4. Secure the display/bracket assembly to the radio trim panel using (4) Phillips screws provided. (Figure C) 5. Place the radio trim panel with touchscreen display onto the factory center dash panel, then secure using the factory screws removed in step 2. (Figure D) 6. Secure the lower button panel back to the factory center dash panel, using the factory screws removed in step 1. (Figure D) (Figure C) (Figure D) (Figure E) 7.
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AXXESS INTERFACE INSTALLATION INTERFACE FEATURES • Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp) • Retains R.A.P.
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CONNECTIONS For models without a factory amplifier: From the main harness to the aftermarket radio: From the 16-pin harness with stripped leads to the aftermarket radio: • Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire. • Connect the Blue/White wire to the amp turn on wire. • Connect the Orange/White wire to the illumination (lighting switch) wire. Attention! The following (4) wires are reversed on purpose. These wires will not match “color code” to the aftermarket radio.
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CONNECTIONS For models with a factory amplifier: From the 16-pin harness with stripped leads to the aftermarket radio: • Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire. • Connect the Blue/White wire to the amp turn on wire. This wire must be connected to hear sound from the factory amplifier. • Connect the Orange/White wire to the illumination (lighting switch) wire. • Connect the Green/Purple wire to the reverse wire. • Connect the Light Green wire to the parking brake wire.
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CONNECTIONS 3.5mm jack - steering wheel control retention: The 3.5mm jack is to be used to retain the audio controls on the back of the steering wheel. • Connect the 3.5mm jack into the wired remote input from the aftermarket radio. Refer to the manual provided with the radio if in doubt as to where the 3.5mm jack goes to. (CONT.
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INSTALLATION PROGRAMMING It is highly advisable to read the following steps beforehand, to ensure a clear understanding of what is to be expected. The following steps must be done in the order that they are numbered. 1. Refer to step 2 from the Installation section. With the vehicle completely off: 3. Program the kit: a. Once the touchscreen display loads up, select the vehicle type. 1. Connect the 16-pin harness with stripped leads into port “B” in the touchscreen display. 2.
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FINAL ASSEMBLY 1. Slide the radio chassis into the dash and secure using the factory screws. 2. Clip the center dash panel and radio display assembly to the vehicle, then reassemble the center console and dash in reverse order of disassembly to complete the installation. REV.
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TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY OPERATION Climate Control screen • This is the climate control screen which will be displayed on the touchscreen display. This is considered the Main Menu. • The upper left tab with (3) arrows will take you to the screen where the Heated/Cooled Seats are now placed, if applicable. • The upper right tab with a gear icon will take you to the Configuration Settings screen. • The climate controls will function in the same manner that they did with the factory climate controls.
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TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY OPERATION (CONT.) Configuration Settings • Display • Backlight - For controlling the color of the buttons and back-light intensity.
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SETTINGS Remap Buttons Dual Assign • • The interface has the ability to change the button assignment for the steering wheel control audio buttons, except Volume-Up and Volume-Down. Follow the prompts on the touchscreen display to remap the steering wheel control audio button(s) to your liking. Note: The aftermarket radio may not have all of these commands.
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TROUBLESHOOTING STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SETTINGS (CONT.) Select Radio Resetting the interface 1. With the vehicle running, press the Reset Vehicle Type button mentioned in System Configuration. 2. Refer to Programming, step 3, from this point. Known items non-functioning At the time of this writing, these are the items that are known to be lost. Please check back in the future for a possible update to retain these items. 1. Clock and compass in the driver’s information center.
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108-CH2B I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S If you are having difficulties with the installation of this product, contact our Tech Support line either by phone at 386-257-1187, or email at techsupport@metra-autosound.com. Before doing so, look over the instruction booklet a second time and ensure that the installation was performed exactly as the instruction booklet is stated. Have the vehicle apart and ready to perform troubleshooting steps before contacting Metra/Axxess Tech Support.