Metra Electronics 99-5500 manual

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    TOOLS REQUIRED Cutting tool Phillips screwdriver KIT COMPONENTS Radio Housing Bracket Set #1 APPLICATIONS FORD/MERCURY 1979-91 (SEE INSIDE FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS) 99-5500 INSTALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS ALL VEHICLES 4 5 Locate the factory wiring harness in the dash. Metra recommends using the proper mating adaptor and making connections as shown. (Is[...]

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    6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove (2) screws from the bottom of the radio trim bezel. Pry down on the (2) tabs located at the top of the radio trim bezel and remove the bezel. Remove (4) screws securing the factory head unit and disconnect the wiring. 1 FORD Aerostar 1985-91 [...]

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    5 2 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove (2) screws from the top edge of the dash trim bezel. Pull out on the top of the bezel, unhook the base and remove the bezel. If a factory head unit is NOT present, scribe the (4) mounting holes and radio opening onto the bezel. Drill the holes, cut the openi[...]

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    3 4 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Open the ashtray and remove (2) screws exposed. Unclip the dash trim bezel and remove the radio dummy plate. Place (4) U-nuts over the mounting positions in the sub-dash. 1 FORD Crown Victoria 1984-90 MERCURY Grand Marquis 1984-90 2 Disconnect the negative battery [...]