INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-5715LD APPLICATIONS FORD Taurus MERCURY Sable 1996-1999 NOTE: Metra’s 70-5716 must be used with 1998-1999 models. 99-5715LD KIT FEATURES • DIN Radio Provision KIT COMPONENTS A) Integrated Mounting Kit • B) Extension Harness B A TOOLS REQUIRED: Torx Driver • 86-5618 Head Unit Removal Keys • Dremel Tool 1-800-221-0932 www.metraonline.
99-5715LD TABLE OF CONTENTS Dash Disassembly - FORD Taurus 1996-1999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - MERCURY Sable 1996-1999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Kit Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 2 Kit Assembly - DIN Radio Provision with Pocket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,4 Final Assembly .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
99-5715LD DASH DISASSEMBLY AND KIT PREPARATION FORD Taurus and Mercury Sable 1996-1999 1 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. A "A" 2 Using Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory radio/climate control panel from the dash. Disconnect the audio system connectors ("A"), blower motor switch connector ("B"), vacuum hose harness ("C"), a/c damper door switch connector ("D"), and potentiometer connector ("E"). Remove the panel.
99-5715LD KIT PREPARATON FORD Taurus and Mercury Sable 1996-1999 1 Remove (2) torx-head screws securing the mounting clips to the sides of the factory radio/climate control panel and remove the clips. (Figure A) Mount the clips to the Integrated Mounting Kit with the same torxhead screws. (Figure B) A Fig. A Fig. B 1 FOR MODELS WITH BENCH SEATS: Cut and remove the shaded portion of the support rib located in the bottomleft corner of the sub-dash.
99-5715LD KIT ASSEMBLY DIN RADIO PROVISION *Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio. 1 Slide the DIN cage into the Integrated Mounting Kit and secure by bending the metal locking tabs down. Slide the aftermarket head unit into the cage until secure. (Figure A) A Fig. A Continue to final assembly. FORD Taurus and Mercury Sable 1996-1999 *Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
99-5715LD KIT ASSEMBLY FORD Taurus and Mercury Sable 1996-1999 *Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio. 1 Re-connect the battery terminal and test the unit, climate controls and rear defroster for proper operation. (If the rear defroster does not work, cut the black wire on the switch plug at position "A" and connect the wire extending from the rear defroster switch to ground. (see Fig. A). Snap the Integrated Mounting Kit assembly into the sub-dash. (see Fig. B) A Fig.
99-5715LD FINAL ASSEMBLY FINAL ASSEMBLY A (A) Strip wire ends back 1/2" B B) Twist ends together C) Solder D) Tape C D 1 Locate the factory wiring harness in the dash. Metra recommends using the proper mating adapter and making 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.
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