Metra Electronics 99-7581 user manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-7581
APPLICATIONS
Nissan
Frontier 2005-2008
Frontier (XE & SE w/ No Options) 2009
Pathfinder 2005-2007 / 2008-2010 (S models only)
Xterra 2005-2008 / 2009-2010 (X models only)
Suzuki
Equator Extended Cab 2009-2010
99-7581
KIT FEATURES
• DIN Head unit provisions with pocket
• ISO DIN Head unit provision with pocket
• Double DIN Head unit provision
• Stacked ISO Mounts Unit Provision
KIT COMPONENTS
A) Radio Housing • B) ISO Brackets • C) Trim Plate •

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99-7581 DASH DISASSEMBLY Nissan Pathfinder 2005-2007/2008-10 (S models) . . . . . . . . . 1 Nissan Frontier 2005-2008 / Xterra 2005-2008/2009-10 (x models) Frontier 2009-10 (XE & SE w/ no options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 KIT ASSEMBLY DIN Head Unit Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ISO DIN Head Unit Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Double DIN Head Unit Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 FINAL ASSEM

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DASH DISASSEMBLY 99-7581 PATHFINDER 2005-2007/08-10 (s models) NOTE: A Do not cycle the key while the dash is removed or the air bag light will come on. 1 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. 2 Unclip and remove trim panel from B around cup holders in the center console. (Figure A) 3 Unclip and remove shifter trim panel including pocket below radio and a/c controls. (Figure B) Unclip and remove panel at top of 4 radio and remove (1) Phillips screw C

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99-7581 FRONTIER/XTERRA 2005-2008/ FRONTIER 2009-2010 (XE & SE w/ no options) NOTE: A Do not cycle the key while the dash is removed or the air bag light will come on. 1 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. B 2 Unclip and remove panel at top of radio and remove (1) Phillips screw underneath. (Figure A) 3 Unclip and remove entire trim panel surrounding radio and including a/c controls. (Figure B) C 4 Remove (4) Phillips screws securing radio to remove.

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KIT ASSEMBLY 99-7581 DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISIONS A 1 Slide the DIN cage into the radio housing and secure by bending the metal locking tabs down. (Figure A) 2 Slide the aftermarket head unit into the cage and secure. (Figure B) B 3

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99-7581 ISO DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISIONS A Mount the ISO brackets to the head 1 unit with the screws supplied with the unit. (Figure A) Slide the head unit into the radio 2 opening until the side clips engage. (Figure B) B 3 Snap the trim plate into the radio housing. (Figure B) 4 KIT ASSEMBLY

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KIT ASSEMBLY 99-7581 DOUBLE DIN HEAD UNIT/STACKED ISO MOUNT UNITS PROVISIONS A Mount the factory brackets onto the 1 aftermarket radio or stacked ISO units using the hardware supplied with the new radio. 2 Remove the (2) T-20 Torx screws from the factory a/c vents in the factory radio trim panel that will secure the DDIN trim plate. (Figure A) 3 Secure the DDIN trim plate to the factory radio trim panel using the (2) T20 Torx screws removed in step 2. 5

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99-7581 FINAL ASSEMBLY FINAL ASSEMBLY Locate the factory wiring harness in the dash and make the connection as shown. 1 Metra recomends using the proper mating adapter and making the 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. 2 3 Reassemble radio and dash assemblies in reverse order of disassembly. FINAL WIRING CONNECTIONS Make wiring