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ManualsBrandsMetra ManualsAutomotiveMetra 1984-7501 Installation Multi-Kit for Select 1984-1997 Mazda Vehicles with Sub-Dash Mount Radios

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove

the ashtray and (2) screws within the ashtray cavity. Carefully pull the trim panel away

from the dash and disconnect any wiring. Remove (4) screws securing the factory radio

to the sub-dash and disconnect the wiring. (see Fig. A)

2. Convert the Radio Housing to SINGLE DIN by cutting along the lower scored lines and

removing the bottom portion of the Housing. (see Fig. B)

3. Attach the 1" Spacer under the radio opening. (see Fig. C)

4. Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the Radio Housing except tabs "B". (see Fig. D)

5. SHAFT HEAD UNITS: Slide the unit into the kit and secure with shaft nuts.

DIN HEAD UNITS: Cut and remove the shaft supports from the Radio Housing, slide

the DIN cage into the kit and secure.

ISO-DIN HEAD UNITS: Cut and remove the tabs from Bracket Set #1 OR Bracket Set

#2 and mount to the Radio Housing with (4) #6 Flat-head screws. Cut and remove

the shaft supports from the Radio Housing and snap the ISO-DIN Trimring into the

radio opening. Slide the ISO-DIN Spacers into the rear slots of the Radio Housing and

insert the unit into the kit. Mount through the aligned holes with (4) 3/8" Machine-

thread screws.

6. Locate the factory wiring harness in the dash. Metra recommends using the proper

mating adaptor and making connections as follows: Strip wire ends back ½", Twist

together, Solder and Tape. Isolate and individually tape off the ends of any unused

wires to prevent electrical short circuit.

7. Secure the Rear Support Bracket to the rear of the unit and insert the bottom flap into

the dash provisiosn. (see Fig. E)

8. Mount the radio/kit assembly to the sub-dash with (2) screws previously removed. (see

Fig. F)

Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C

Fig. D

Fig. E Fig. F

"B"

MAZDA MPV 1989-95

RX-7 1984-85

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Unsnap

the gear shifter plate and remove (2) screws exposed at the base of the radio trim

panel. Remove the a/c knobs and nuts. Gently pull out on the top edge of the radio trim

panel and remove the panel. (see Fig. A)

2. Cut and remove all mounting tabs on Bracket Set #2 except tabs "D". (see Fig. B)

3. Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the Radio Housing except tabs "D" and mount

each converted Bracket to the converted Housing with (3) #6 Flat-head screws. (see

Fig. C)

4. IF AN EQUALIZER WILL BE INCLUDED: Attach the Equalizer Faceplate to the

Radio Housing and mount the equalizer with the necessary hardware. (see Fig. D-1)

IF AN EQUALIZER WILL NOT BE INCLUDED: Snap the supplied Pocket and ½"

Spacer into the Radio Housing. (see Fig. D-2)

5. 2-SHAFT HEAD UNITS: Slide the unit into the kit and secure with shaft nuts.

DIN HEAD UNITS: Cut and remove the shaft supports from the Radio Housing, slide

the DIN cage into the kit and secure.

ISO-DIN HEAD UNITS: Cut and remove the shaft supports from the Radio Housing

and snap the ISO-DIN Trimring into the radio opening. Slide the ISO-DIN Spacers into

the rear slots of the Radio Housing and insert the unit into the kit. Mount through the

aligned holes with (4) 3/8" Machine-thread screws.

6. Locate the factory wiring harness in the dash. Metra recommends using the proper

mating adaptor and making connections as follows: Strip wire ends back ½", Twist

together, Solder and Tape. Isolate and individually tape off the ends of any unused

wires to prevent electrical short circuit.

7. Mount the radio/kit assembly to the sub-dash with (4) screws previously removed. (see

Fig. E)

Fig. A

Fig. EFig. D-2

Fig. D-1

Fig. CFig. B

"D"

MAZDA RX-7 1984-85