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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-7863
APPLICA TIONS
Honda Element
2003-up
99-7863
KIT FEATURES
• DIN Head Unit Provision with pocket
• ISO Head Unit Provision with pocket
KIT COMPONENTS
• A) Radio Housing • B) ISO Trimplate • C) ISO Snap in Brackets • D) O.E. Replacement Panel
A BC D
WIRING AND ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (Sold Separately)
Harness:
• 70-1721 - Honda/Acura harness 1998-up
• 70-7863 - Element sub and AUX integration
Antenna Adapter:
• 40-hd10 - Honad/Acura Antenna Adapter (for E
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99-7863 TABLE OF CONTENTS Dash Disassembly - Honda Element 2003-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Kit Assembly - DIN Head Unit Provision with Pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - ISO Head Unit Provision with Pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Final Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 KNOWLEDGE IS POWER Enhance your installation and fabrication skills by enrolling in the most recognized and respecte
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99-7863 DASH DISASSEMBLY HONDA ELEMENT 2003-UP 1 Disconnect the negative battery A terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. 2 Unsnap and remove shift lever trim panel. For manual transmis- sion models, untwist shift knob. (Figure A) 1 B 3 Unsnap and remove center dash panel. (Figure B) C NO TE: As an option, the center panel (the smaller piece around radio) is all that needs to be removed, but it is very prone to damage, so full panel removal is recommended. (Figure C) 4 Remove (4) Phill
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99-7863 KIT ASSEMBLY DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION WITH POCKET 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 radio into the cage and secure. (Figure B) NO TE: Models equipped with factory DDIN radio will require supplied O.E. replacement panel. (Figure C) B Continue to final assembly. C 2
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99-7863 KIT ASSEMBLY ISO HEAD UNIT PROVISION WITH POCKET 1 Align the holes in the ISO snap A In brackets with the holes in the head unit and mount the brackets to the head unit with the screws supplied with the unit. (Figure A) 2 Slide the aftermarket head unit/bracket assembly into the radio opening until the side clips engage. (Figure B) 3 Snap the ISO trimplate over the B head unit. (Figure B) NO TE: Models equipped with factory DDIN radio will require supplied O.E. replacement panel. (Figure
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99-7863 FINAL ASSEMBLY FINAL ASSEMBLY A B A) Strip wire ends back 1/2" B) Twist ends together C) Solder C D) Tape D 1 Locate the factory wiring harness in the dash. Metra recommends using the proper mating adapter and making connections as shown. (Isolate and individ- ually tape off the ends of any unused wires to prevent electrical short circuit.) 2 Re-connect the negative battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation. 3 Reassemble in reverse order of disassembly. FINAL WIRING CONNEC
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99-7863 NOTES 5
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