INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-7866

APPLICATIONS

ACURA MDX 2001-2006

99-7866

KIT FEATURES

• DIN Mount Radio Provision with Pocket

• ISO Mount Radio Provision with Pocket

KIT COMPONENTS

A) Radio Housing • B) ISO Brackets • C) ISO Trim Plate • D) Bracket Supports For Display

B C

A

D

TOOLS REQUIRED:

Small Flat Blade Screwdriver/ Panel Removal Tool

• Phillips Screwdriver • Socket Set

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99-7866

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dash Disassembly

- ACURA MDX 2001-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . 1

Kit Preparation

- Display Unit Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Kit Assembly

- DIN Mount Radio Provision with Pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

- ISO Mount Radio Provision with Pocket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Final Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

*Note:

Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

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99-7866 DASH DISASSEMBLY

ACURA MDX 2001-2006

A

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

2 Unclip and remove trim panel around radio/display including a/c vents..

(Figure A)

3 Remove (6) mounting screws and remove the audio/display unit from the dash. (Figure B)

4 Remove (8) screws from the audio unit and (6) screws from the display unit and remove the brackets from the audio/display assembly.

Continue to kit preparation.

B

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99-7866 KIT PREPARATION

DISPLAY UNIT ASSEMBLY

* Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

A

1 Using the mounting screws from the display unit, attach the brackets supplied with the kit by aligning the guide pins on the display with the holes on the bracket. (Figure A)

2 Align guide pins on bottom of display unit with holes on top of housing and attach the unit to the housing using the (2) screws previously removed.

(Figure B)

Continue to kit assembly.

B

2

99-7866 KIT ASSEMBLY

DIN MOUNT RADIO PROVISION WITH POCKET

* Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

A

1 Slide the DIN cage into the radio housing and secure by bending the metal locking tabs outward. (Figure A)

2 Slide the aftermarket radio into the DIN cage until it snaps into place. (Figure B)

Continue to final assembly.

B

3

99-7866 KIT ASSEMBLY

ISO MOUNT RADIO PROVISION WITH POCKET

* Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

A

1 Mount the ISO Brackets to the radio using the screws supplied with the radio. (Figure A)

2 Slide the radio into the radio opening until it snaps into place. (Figure B)

3 Snap the ISO Trim Plate onto the front of the Radio Housing. (Figure B)

Continue to final assembly.

B

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99-7866 FINAL ASSEMBLY

FINAL ASSEMBLY

A

B

(A) Strip wire ends back 1/2"

B) Twist ends together

C) Solder

D) Tape

C

D

1

2

3

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.)

Re-connect the negative battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation.

Reassemble radio and dash assemblies in reverse order of disassembly.

FINAL WIRING CONNECTIONS

Make wiring connections using the EIA color code chart shown below and the instructions included with the head unit. Metra recommends making connections as shown below; Strip, Splice, Solder, Tape. Isolate and individually tape off ends of any unused wires to prevent electrical short circuit.

METRA / EIA WIRING CODE

12V Ignition / Acc. . . . . . . . . . Red

12V Batt / Memory. . . . . . . . . Yellow

Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black*

Power Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . Blue

Amp Turn-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue / White

Amp Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black / White

Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange

Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange / White

Right Front (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray

Right Front (-). . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray/ Black

Left Front (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . White

Left Front (-). . . . . . . . . . . . . . White / Black

Right Rear (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . Violet

Right Rear (-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Violet / Black

Left Rear (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green

Left Rear (-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green / Black

*NOTE: When a Black wire is not present, ground radio to vehicle chassis.

All colors may not be present on all leads due to manufacturer’s specifictions.

Enjoy your newly installed radio!

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99-7866 INSTRUCTIONS

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