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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

95-7510

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.

KIT FEATURES

• ISO DDIN radio provision

• Two ﬁnishes available:

95-7510 = Black,

95-7510HG = Gloss Black

KIT COMPONENTS

• A) Radio/Climate control housing • B) Radio brackets • C) Rear support • D) (4) Plastic panel clips • E) Axxess Interface and wiring harness (not shown)

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Panel removal tool • Phillips screwdriver

• 10mm socket wrench • Cutting tool

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dash Disassembly ..................................................2

Kit Preparation ...................................................3-4

Kit Assembly ..........................................................4

Axxess Interface Installation .............................5-6

Display Customization ........................................7-8

WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

Wiring Harness: Axxess interface and

wiring harness included

Antenna Adapter: Not required

Mazda RX-8 2004-2008

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Summary of content (8 pages)

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95-7510 I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S Mazda RX-8 2004-2008 Visit MetraOnline.
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FM1 877 DASH DISASSEMBLY AC FM1 877 AC 1. Unscrew the shift knob counter clockwise to remove. (Figure A) FM1 877 AC 2. Unclip and remove the shifter trim panel. (Figure B) 3. Remove (2) Phillips screws from the bottom of the ashtray assembly then unclip and remove the assembly. (Figure C) 4. Unclip and remove the knee panel on the driver’s side under the steering column (Figure D) (Figure A) (Figure B) 5. Remove (1) 10mm bolt securing the side of the radio.
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KIT PREPARATION From the factory radio/climate control panel: 1. Remove (3) screws securing the display harness. This harness will be reused in Kit Assembly. (Figure A) 2. Remove (4) screws securing the radio chassis, then remove. (Figure B) 3. Remove (6) screws securing the climate controls, then remove. The controls and hardware will be reused in Kit Assembly. (Figure C) REMOVE (2) SCREWS PER SIDE (Figure A) (Figure B) (Figure C) 4.
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KIT PREPARATION To the 99-7510 radio/climate control housing: 1. Secure the radio brackets to the radio using the screws supplied with the radio. (Figure A). 1. Cut the top (2) mounting locations off the climate controls to provide clearance for the aftermarket radio. (Figure F) 2. Attach the rear support to the radio using the hardware supplied with the radio. (Figure B) 2. Secure the climate controls using the factory screws. (Figure G) 3.
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AXXESS INTERACE INSTALLATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Connections................................................................................................................................................6 Installation.................................................................................................................................................6 Display Customization...............................................................................................................................
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CONNECTIONS (CONT.) The following steps are only for multimedia/navigation radios that require these wires. • Connect the Blue/Pink wire to the VSS/speed sense wire. • Connect the Green/Purple wire to the reverse wire. Note: Not applicable on manual transmission vehicles. • Connect the Light Green wire to the parking brake wire. • Connect the ODBII harness with stripped leads, to the 2-pin harness.
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DISPLAY CUSTOMIZATION 1. Press and hold the A/C Mode button to scroll through the various kit options (AMB TEMP ON or OFF, AMB TEMP C or F, SET TIME 12/24H, and SET TEXT). 1 2 0 3 2. When you see the option you want just let the button go and the action on the screen will be performed. (ie: To turn the ambient temperature on you would scroll through until the display says “AMB TEMP ON” and let the button go.) A/C 4 MODE 3.
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95-7510 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 1-800-253-TECH, 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.