Installation Guide

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TOOLS REQUIRED

Cutting tool

86-5618 - Head unit

removal keys

Phillips screwdriver

KIT COMPONENTS

rev. 130103

Radio Housing #1

Radio Housing #2

Shaft

Supports

Faceplate

ISO-DIN

Brackets

Snap Spacers

(4) #8 x ¾" Phillips

Pan-head Screws

(2) #6 Self-tapping Screws

Bracket #2

(Escort/Lynx)

Spacer Set #1

Bracket Set #1

(Econoline)

APPLICATIONS

FORD/JEEP/LINCOLN/MAZDA/MERCURY 1975-00

(SEE INSIDE FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS)

Locate the factory wiring harness in the

dash. Metra recommends using the

proper mating adaptor and making

connections as shown. (Isolate and

individually tape off the ends of any

unused wires to prevent electrical short

circuit).

Re-connect the battery terminal and test the unit

for proper operation. Mount the head unit/kit

assembly to the sub-dash with those screws

previously removed.

A) Strip wire ends back ½"

B) Twist ends together

C) Solder

D) Tape

AEROSTAR 1992-97, BRONCO II 1989-90, EXPLORER 1991-94, RANGER 1989-94,

CROWN VICTORIA 1991-94, GRAND MARQUIS 1991-94, ECONOLINE 1992-96, ESCORT

1991-96, TRACER (sedan) 1991-96, F-SERIES PICKUP 1992-96, BRONCO 1992-96,

TAURUS 1990-95, SABLE 1990-95, TEMPO 1989-94, TOPAZ 1989-94, THUNDERBIRD

1989-97, COUGAR 1989-97, CONTINENTAL 1988-94, MARK VII 1990-92, TOWN CAR

1990-94, MARK VIII 1993-95, ASPIRE, B-SERIES PICKUP, CONTOUR, MYSTIQUE,

MUSTANG, PROBE, WINDSTAR, MPV, MX3, MX6, PROTEGE, 626, CAPRI XR2,

VILLAGER, QUEST: For DIN units, using the scored lines on the back of the Faceplate as a

guide, cut and remove the shaft supports and mounting clips. Slide the DIN cage into the dash

(through the Faceplate) and secure by bending the metal locking tabs down. Slide the

aftermarket head unit into the cage until secure. (see Fig. A). For 2-Shaft units, make wiring

connections and slide the aftermarket unit into the dash. Slide the Shaft Supports over the

radio shafts and position them along the inner lip of the radio opening. Place the aftermarket

faceplate against the outer lip of the radio opening and secure with shaft nuts. (see Fig. B)

Fig. A

(Taurus / Sable

application

shown)

INST 5700

99-5700

AT-509FD

AW-509FD

DW-5510

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Fig. B

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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INST 5700 KIT COMPONENTS 3c Fig. A Radio Housing #1 Fig.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CAR PAGE CAR PAGE FORD MERCURY (cont.) Aerostar 1992-97........................ 1 Cougar 1989-97..................... 12 Aerostar 1985-91........................ 1 Cougar 1983-88..................... 12 Aspire 1994-97............................2 Grand Marquis 1991-94........ 5 Bronco 1992-96.......................... 8 Grand Marquis 1979-90........ 5 Bronco (full) 1987-91................. 3 Lynx 1985-87.......................... 7 Bronco 1980-86..........................
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MERCURY Tracer (hatchback) 1989-90 1 2 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove (3) Phillips screws from the top of the dash trim bezel. Remove the ashtray and (2) Phillips screws from the bottom of the bezel. Remove (4) Phillips screws securing the factory head unit and disconnect the wiring. Cut and remove the shaft supports from the Faceplate. Skip to step #3c in the Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #22.
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FORD Aspire 1994-97 1 MAZDA Protege 1995-00 2 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Using Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory head unit from the dash and disconnect the wiring. 1 Cut and remove the shaft supports from the Faceplate. Skip to step #3c in the Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #22. Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove the ashtray and (2) screws from the ashtray cavity.
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FORD Bronco (full size) / F-Series Pickup 1987-91 MAZDA MPV 1996-99 1 2 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Unsnap the side trim pieces from the factory head unit. Using Metra's 86-5618, pull the unit from the dash and disconnect the wiring. 1 Cut and remove the shaft supports from the Faceplate. Skip to step #3c in the Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #22.
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FORD Bronco II / Ranger 1985-88 1 2 LINCOLN Mark VIII 1993-95 "D" 2 1 "F" Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove (4) Phillips screws from the top edge of the dash trim bezel. Remove the light switch knob, cigarette lighter and ashtray. Unsnap the molding located below the dash trim bezel and remove (4) screws exposed. Remove (4) screws securing the factory head unit and disconnect the wiring.
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LINCOLN Continental 1985-87 1 2 FORD Crown Victoria 1991-94 MERCURY Grand Marquis 1991-94 "D" 1 2 "F" Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove (2) #8 Phillips screws below the radio opening. Open the ashtray and remove (2) #8 Phillips screws exposed (it is NOT necessary to remove the center screw). Unclip and remove the dash trim bezel. Remove (4) hex-head screws securing the factory head unit and disconnect the wiring.
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FORD Econoline 1992-96 2 1 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove the light switch knob and unscrew the surrounding trim. Remove the cupholder and the screws exposed in the cupholder cavity. Unsnap the (2) trim bezel inserts and remove the screws exposed. Remove the lower steering column trim panel and unclip the dash trim bezel. Using Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory head unit from the dash and disconnect the wiring.
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JEEP Cherokee 1996 1 FORD Escort / MERCURY Tracer 1991-96 2 1 2 "E" Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove (3) torx-head screws from the steering column trim panels. Unscrew the tilt steering lever and unsnap the trim panels. Remove (4) screws from the dash trim bezel and remove the bezel. Remove (2) screws securing the factory head unit and disconnect the wiring. Cut and remove all mounting tabs on Radio Housing #2 EXCEPT tabs "E".
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FORD F-Series Pickup / Bronco 1992-96 2 1 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Using Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory head unit from the dash and disconnect the wiring. FORD Windstar 1995-98 Cut and remove the shaft supports from the Faceplate. Skip to step #3c in the Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #22. Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.
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FORD Thunderbird / MERCURY Cougar 1989-97 1 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Using Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory head unti from the dash and disconnect the wiring. 2 FORD Mustang 1994-00 1 Cut and remove the shaft supports from the Faceplate. Skip to step #3c in the Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #22. Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.
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FORD Taurus / MERCURY Sable 1990-95 2 1 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Using Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory head unit from the dash and disconnect the wiring. FORD Tempo / MERCURY Topaz 1989-94 1 Cut and remove the shaft supports from the Faceplate. Skip to step #3c in the Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #22. Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.