Installation instructions

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REMOVE THE REAR SUPPORT BRACKET FROM THE DASH CAVITY USING ONE OF
THE FOLLOWIING METHODS: Remove (1) 7mm hex-head bolt securing the bottom of the
bracket to the back wall of the sub-dash and (2) 7mm hex-head bolts securing the top of the
bracket to the inside edge of the sub-dash. Remove the bracket. (see Fig. A). OR Remove
(1) 7mm hex-head bolt securing the bottom of the bracket to the back wall of the sub-dash and
cut the bracket flush with the top edge of the radio opening. Remove the bracket. (see Fig. B)
IF THE RADIO OPENING IS DESIRED IN THE UPPER POSITION: Using a dremel tool, cut
and remove the shaded portion of the dash cavity plastic. (see Fig. A).
TO AVOID CUTTING THE DASH CAVITY PLASTIC: Trim the points off the mounting clips
located on either side of the Radio Housing. (see Fig. B). Use the radio opening in the lower
position for the remainder of the installation.
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Fig. A
ALL VEHICLES
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Place your
index fingers on the inner edges of the a/c vents (shown above) and push inward. Grasp the
exposed lip of each vent opening and pull out on the radio trim bezel. Remove the dash trim
bezel. (The airbag wiring does NOT need to be disconnected). Using Metra's 86-5618, pull
the factory head unit from the dash and disconnect the wiring.
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Fig. B
Dash
cavity
Back
wall
Inside edge
of sub-dash
Inside edge
of sub-dash
Back
wall
Fig. A
Fig. B
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Fig. A
Fig. B
IF AN EQUALIZER WILL NOT BE INCLUDED: Skip to step #5.
IF AN EQUALIZER WILL BE INCLUDED: Cut and remove the pocket (shaded) from the
Radio Housing. (see Fig. A). Slide the equalizer into the Housing and secure with plumber's
tape. (see Fig. A)