Installation Instructions for ALL Trim Bezel and Remove

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INST 5510 KIT COMPONENTS ALL VEHICLES Rear Support Bracket 3 99-5510 Fig. A Radio Housing INSTALLATION

Snap-in INSTRUCTIONS Bracket

Fig. B Rounded Faceplate APPLICATIONS FORD/JEEP/LINCOLN/MAZDA/MERCURY 1975-00 2-SHAFT HEAD UNITS: Slide the aftermarket head unit into the kit and secure with shaft Cornered (SEE INSIDE FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS) Faceplate nuts. (see Fig. A) Shaft Mask DIN HEAD UNITS: Cut and remove the shaft supports. Slide the DIN cage into the Radio Bracket Set #1 Housing and secure by bending the metal locking tabs down. Slide the aftermarket head unit into the cage until secure. (see Fig. B)

Bracket #2 Spacer Set #1 4 5 A (4) #8 x Spacer 1" Phillips Set #2 Screws B C Locking Tabs (for MERCEDES only) D

TOOLS REQUIRED A) Strip wire ends back ﬁ" B) Twist ends together C) Solder D) Tape Phillips screwdriver

Locate the factory wiring harness in the Re-connect the battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation. Mount the head unit/kit dash. Metra recommends using the Cutting tool proper mating adaptor and making assembly to the sub-dash with those screws connections as shown. (Isolate and previously removed. individually tape off the ends of any 1-800-221-0932 unused wires to prevent electrical short circuit). www.metraonline.com 86-5618 - Head unit Rev.260804 © COPYRIGHT 2001 METRA ELECTRONICS 22 removal keys TABLE OF CONTENTS ALL VEHICLES

CAR PAGE CAR PAGE CAR PAGE 3 AMC MERCURY HONDA (cont.) Alliance 1983-87 1 Capri XR2 1991-94 19 Del Sol 1993-97 21 Fig. A Encore 1983-87 1 Cougar 1989-97 11 Prelude 1983-87 21 Fig. B GTA 1983-87 1 Cougar 1983-88 11 JAGUAR FORD Grand Marquis 1991-94 5 XJ6 1986-93 21 Aerostar 1992-97 1 Grand Marquis 1979-90 5 LANCIA Aerostar 1985-91 2 Lynx 1985-87 7 Beta 1979-81 21 Aspire 1995-97 2 Mystique 1995-00 4 MASERATI Bronco 1992-96 7 Marquis 1979-81 5 Spyder 1985-90 21 Bronco (full) 1987-91 3 Sable 1990-95 9 MERCEDES Bronco II 1989-90 3 Sable 1986-89 10 240/280/300/380/420/450 Bronco II 1983-88 4 Topaz 1989-94 10 500SLC/SEL 1970-96 19 Contour 1995-00 4 Tracer 1991-96 6 MITSUBISHI Crown Victoria 1992-94 5 Tracer (hatch) 1988-90 20 Mighty Max 1987-96 21 Crown Victoria 1979-90 5 Villager 1993-95 20 Mirage 1993-96 21 Econoline 1992-96 6 NISSAN PEUGEOT Econoline 1975-91 6 Quest 1993-95 20 405 1989-91 21 Escort 1991-96 6 505 1984-91 21 2-SHAFT HEAD UNITS: Attach the Faceplate to the Snap-in Bracket. (If an aftermarket Escort 1985-90 7 ADDITIONAL VEHICLES: PONTIAC unit with upper-shaft locations is being installed, cut and remove the upper-shaft tabs from the Explorer 1991-94 3 ACURA LeMans 1988-93 21 shaft holes in the Snap-in Bracket). Slide the aftermarket head unit into the kit and secure with F-Series Pickup 1992-96 7 Integra 1986-89 21 PORSCHE shaft nuts. (see Fig. A) F-Series Pickup 1987-91 3 Legend 1986-89 21 911 1973-99 21 Festiva 1988-93 8 ALFA ROMEO 924 1987-89 21 DIN HEAD UNITS: Slide the DIN cage into the dash opening and secure by bending the metal LTD 1982-91 5 Milano 1986-89 21 924S 1987-89 21 locking tabs down. (see Fig. B) Mustang 1994-00 8 Spider Veloce 1987-93 21 928 1994-94 21 Probe 1993-97 9 164 L/S 1990-91 21 944 1984-93 21 Ranger (mini) 1989-94 3 AUDI 968 1992-96 21 Ranger (mini) 1985-88 4 80/90 1988-96 21 RENAULT Taurus 1990-95 9 100/200 1989-95 21 Alliance 1982-87 21 Taurus 1986-89 10 4000 1980-87 21 Encore 1982-85 21 4 5 Tempo 1989-94 10 5000 1980-85 21 Fuego 1982-85 21 A Thunderbird 1989-97 11 S4 1992-93 21 LeCar 1978-83 21 Thunderbird 1983-88 11 BMW 18i 1979-83 21 B Windstar 1995-98 12 3-Series 1977-98 21 SAAB JEEP 5-Series 1975-96 21 900 1979-98 21 C Cherokee 1984-95 12 6-Series 1977-89 21 9000 1986-98 21 Cherokee 1996 13 7-Series 1978-01 21 STERLING D Commanche 1986-92 12 8-Series 1990-91 21 825 1988-92 21 Grand Wagoneer 1987-95 13 23-Series 1997-02 21 827 1988-92 21 Wagoneer 1984-96 12 DAIHATSU SUZUKI Wrangler 1984-96 14 Charade 1989-92 21 Samurai 1986-95 21 LINCOLN DODGE Sidekick 1989-91 21 Continental 1988-94 14 Colt 1993-94 21 Swift 1989-91 21 A) Strip wire ends back ﬁ" Continental 1985-87 15 D50 Pickup 1987-93 21 X-90 1996-99 21 B) Twist ends together Mark VII 1990-92 14 EAGLE VOLKSWAGEN C) Solder Mark VII 1984-89 15 Summit 1993-94 21 Bus 1968-79 21 D) Tape Mark VIII 1993-95 16 FIAT Cabrio 1995-01 21 Town Car 1990-97 14 Brava 1979-83 21 Cabriolet 1985-93 21 Town Car 1985-89 16 Spider 1970-83 21 Dasher 1976-81 21 Locate the factory wiring harness in the Re-connect the battery terminal and test the unit MAZDA Strada 1977-83 21 Fox 1987-93 21 dash. Metra recommends using the for proper operation. B-Series Pickup 1994 3 X19 1985-88 21 Golf 1985-00 21 proper mating adaptor and making 2-SHAFT HEAD UNITS: Snap the head unit/kit 626 1993-01 18 GEO Passat 1990-97 21 connections as shown. (Isolate and assembly into the dash opening. MPV 1996-98 17 Metro 1989-91 21 Pickup 1980 21 individually tape off the ends of any DIN HEAD UNITS: Slide the aftermarket head MX3 1992-96 17 Tracker 1989-91 21 Rabbit 1980--84 21 unused wires to prevent electrical short unit into the mounted cage until secure. MX6 1993-97 18 HONDA Scirocco 1981-87 21 circuit). Navajo 1991-94 3 Accord 1982-89 21 Super Beetle 1973-79 21 Protege 1995-00 18 CRX 1984-91 21 Quantum 1982-88 21 Civic 1982-95 21 Vanwagon 1980-92 21 21 MERCURY Tracer (hatchback) 1988-90 AMC Alliance / Encore / GTA 1983-87

1 2 1 2 "C"

"B" "F" "C" "B"

"F"

Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove Radio Housing EXCEPT tabs "C" and "F". prevent an accidental short circuit. Gently Radio Housing EXCEPT tabs "B". The (3) Phillips screws from the top of the dash The mounting tabs can be identified by the remove the climate control trim panel and (2) mounting tabs can be identified by the trim bezel. Remove the ashtray and (2) stamped letter on the back of each tab. Skip Phillips screws exposed. Lift up on the dash stamped letter on the back of each tab. Phillips screws from the bottom of the bezel. to the Installation Instructions for ALL trim bezel and remove. Remove (2) screws Mount Bracket Set #1 to the back of the Remove (4) Phillips screws securing the VEHICLES on Page #22. securing the factory head unit and mounting tabs with (2) #8 x 1" Phillips factory head unit and disconnect the wiring. disconnect the wiring. screws supplied. Skip to the Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #22.

MERCURY Villager / NISSAN Quest 1993-95 FORD Aerostar 1992-97

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Fig. B Fig. B Fig. A Fig. A

Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Locate the Snap-in Bracket and Rounded Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Locate the Snap-in Bracket and Rounded prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove Faceplate (see Fig. A) OR the Snap-in prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove Faceplate (see Fig. A) OR the Snap-in (1) screw above the climate controls. Unclip Bracket and Cornered Faceplate (see Fig. (2) screws from the steering column trim Bracket and Cornered Faceplate (see Fig. the dash trim bezel. Using Metra's 86-5618, B). Skip to the Installation Instructions for panel and (2) screws from the ashtray cavity. B). Skip to the Installation Instructions for pull the factory head unit from the dash and ALL VEHICLES on Page #21. Unclip the dash trim bezel. Using Metra's ALL VEHICLES on Page #21. disconnect the wiring. 86-5618, pull the factory head unit unit from the dash and disconnect the wiring.

20 1 FORD Aerostar 1985-91 MERCEDES (all models)

1 2 1 2

"D"

"F"

"D"

"F"

Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the Locate the (4) Locking Tabs supplied in the Slide the Locking Tabs onto the guides prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove Radio Housing EXCEPT tabs "D" and "F". kit. located on the front corners of the Snap-in (2) Phillips screws from the base of the dash The mounting tabs can be identified by the Bracket. Skip to the Installation Instructions trim bezel. Pry down on the (2) tabs located stamped letter on the back of each tab. for ALL VEHICLES on Page #21. at the top of the dash trim bezel and remove Locate Spacer Set #2. (The Spacers must the bezel. Remove (4) screws securing the be placed behind the mounting tabs during factory head unit and disconnect the wiring. installation in step #5). Skip to the Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #22.

FORD Aspire 1995-97 MERCURY Capri XR2 1991-94

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Fig. B Fig. A

Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Locate the Snap-in Bracket and Rounded Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Locate the Snap-in Bracket and Rounded prevent an accidental short circuit. Using Faceplate (see Fig. A) OR the Snap-in prevent an accidental short circuit. Using Faceplate. Skip to the Installation Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory head unit Bracket and Cornered Faceplate (see Fig. Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory head unit Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page from the dash and disconnect the wiring. B). Skip to the Installation Instructions for from the dash and disconnect the wiring. #21. ALL VEHICLES on Page #21.

2 19 MAZDA MX6 1993-97 / 626 1993-01 FORD Bronco (full size) / F-Series Pickup 1987-91

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"D"

"F"

"D"

"F"

MAZDA Protege 1995-00 FORD Bronco II 1989-90 / Explorer 1991-94 / Ranger 1989-94 MAZDA Navajo 1991-94 / B-Series Pickup 1994 1 2 1 2

Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Locate the Snap-in Bracket and Rounded prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove Faceplate. Skip to the Installation Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Locate the Snap-in Bracket and Rounded the ashtray and (2) screws from the ashtray Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove Faceplate. Skip to the Installation cavity. Using Metra's 86-5618, pull the #21. the ashtray and (2) screws exposed in the Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page factory head unit from the dash and ashtray cavity. Using Metra's 86-5618, pull #21. disconnect the wiring. the factory head unit from the dash and disconnect the wiring.

18 3 FORD Bronco II / Ranger 1985-88 MAZDA MPV 1996-98

1 2 1 2

"D"

"F"

"D"

"F"

Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Locate the Snap-in Bracket and Rounded prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove Radio Housing EXCEPT tabs "D" and "F". prevent an accidental short circuit. Unsnap Faceplate. Skip to the Installation (4) Phillips screws from the top edge of the The mounting tabs can be identified by the the side trim pieces from the factory head Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page dash trim bezel. Remove the light switch stamped letter on the back of each tab. unit. Using Metra's 86-5618, pull the unit #21. knob, cigarette lighter and ashtray. Unsnap Locate Spacer Set #2. (The Spacers must from the dash and disconnect the wiring. the molding located below the dash trim be placed behind the mounting tabs during bezel and remove (4) screws exposed. installation in step #5). Skip to the Remove (4) screws securing the factory Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES head unit and disconnect the wiring. on Page #22.

FORD Contour 1995-00 / MERCURY Mystique 1995- MAZDA MX3 1992-96

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4 17 LINCOLN Mark VIII 1993-95 FORD Crown Victoria / LTD 1979-90 MERCURY Grand Marquis / Marquis 1979-90 1 2 1 2

"D" Fig. B Fig. A "F"

"D"

"F" Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Locate the Snap-in Bracket and Rounded prevent an accidental short circuit. Using Faceplate (see Fig. A) OR the Snap-in Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory head unit Bracket and Cornered Faceplate (see Fig. Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the from the dash and disconnect the wiring. B). Skip to the Installation Instructions for prevent an accidental short circuit. Open Radio Housing EXCEPT tabs "D" and "F". ALL VEHICLES on Page #21. the ashtray and remove (2) Phillips screws The mounting tabs can be identified by the securing the dash trim bezel. Remove (4) stamped letter on the back of each tab. screws securing the factory head unit and Locate Spacer Set #2. (The Spacers must disconnect the wiring. be placed behind the mounting tabs during installation in step #5). Skip to the Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES LINCOLN Town Car 1984-89 on Page #22.

1 2 FORD Crown Victoria 1991-94 MERCURY Grand Marquis 1991-94 "D"

"F" 1 2

"D" Fig. B Fig. A "F"

Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove Radio Housing EXCEPT tabs "D" and "F". (3) #8 Phillips screws from the bottom of the The mounting tabs can be identified by the radio trim bezel. Unsnap the plastic strip stamped letter on the back of each tab. located above the bezel and remove (3) Locate Spacer Set #2. (The Spacers must Phillips screws exposed. Gently pull the be placed behind the mounting tabs during Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Locate the Snap-in Bracket and Rounded instrument cluster trim bezel away from the installation in step #5). Skip to the prevent an accidental short circuit. Using Faceplate (see Fig. A) OR the Snap-in dash and remove the radio trim bezel. Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory head unit Bracket and Cornered Faceplate (see Fig. Remove (3) hex-head screws securing the on Page #22. from the dash and disconnect the wiring. B). Skip to the Installation Instructions for factory head unit and disconnect the wiring. ALL VEHICLES on Page #21.

16 5 FORD Econoline 1992-96 LINCOLN Continental 1985-87

1 2 1 2

"D"

Fig. B "F" Fig. A

"D"

"F"

Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Locate the Snap-in Bracket and Rounded Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove Faceplate (see Fig. A) OR the Snap-in prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove Radio Housing EXCEPT tabs "D" and "F". the light switch knob and unscrew the Bracket and Cornered Faceplate (see Fig. (2) #8 Phillips screws below the radio The mounting tabs can be identified by the surrounding trim. Remove the cupholder B). Skip to the Installation Instructions for opening. Open the ashtray and remove (2) stamped letter on the back of each tab. and the screws exposed in the cupholder ALL VEHICLES on Page #21. #8 Phillips screws exposed (it is NOT Locate Spacer Set #2. (The Spacers must cavity. Unsnap the (2) trim bezel inserts and necessary to remove the center screw). be placed behind the mounting tabs during remove the screws exposed. Remove the Unclip and remove the dash trim bezel. installation in step #5). Skip to the lower steering column trim panel and unclip Remove (4) hex-head screws securing the Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES the dash trim bezel. Using Metra's 86-5618, factory head unit and disconnect the wiring. on Page #22. pull the factory head unit from the dash and disconnect the wiring. LINCOLN Mark VII 1984-89 FORD Escort / MERCURY Tracer 1991-96 1 2 1 2 "D"

"F"

Fig. B Fig. A "D"

"F"

Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the prevent an accidental short circuit. Gently Radio Housing EXCEPT tabs "D" and "F". pry out on the dash trim bezel and remove. The mounting tabs can be identified by the Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Locate the Snap-in Bracket and Rounded Remove (4) 5mm hex-head sheet metal stamped letter on the back of each tab. prevent an accidental short circuit. Using Faceplate (see Fig. A) OR the Snap-in screws securing the factory head unit and Locate Spacer Set #2. (The Spacers must Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory head unit Bracket and Cornered Faceplate (see Fig. disconnect the wiring. be placed behind the mounting tabs during from the dash and disconnect the wiring. B). Skip to the Installation Instructions for installation in step #5). Skip to the ALL VEHICLES on Page #21. Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #22. 6 15 JEEP Wrangler 1986-96 FORD Escort / MERCURY Lynx 1985-90

1 2 1 2

"B" "B"

Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove Radio Housing EXCEPT tabs "B". The prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove Radio Housing EXCEPT tabs "B". The (6) Phillips screws from the face of the dash mounting tabs can be identified by the (4) screws from the top edge of the dash trim mounting tabs can be identified by the trim bezel. Remove the bezel. Remove (2) stamped letter on the back of each tab. bezel. Remove (2) screws from the bottom stamped letter on the back of each tab. screws securing the factory head unit and Mount Bracket Set #1 to the back of the edge of the dash trim bezel. Remove the Mount Bracket #2 to the bottom of the disconnect the wiring. mounting tabs with (2) #8 x 1" Phillips climate control knobs and remove the bezel. Housing with (2) #8 x 1" Phillips Screws screws supplied. Skip to the Installation Remove (4) hex-head screws securing the supplied. Skip to the Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page factory head unit and disconnect the wiring. Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #22. #22.

LINCOLN Continental 1988-94 / Mark VII 1990-92 Town Car 1990-94 FORD F-Series Pickup / Bronco 1992-96

1 2 1 2

Fig. B Fig. B Fig. A Fig. A

Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Locate the Snap-in Bracket and Rounded Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Locate the Snap-in Bracket and Rounded prevent an accidental short circuit. Using Faceplate (see Fig. A) OR the Snap-in prevent an accidental short circuit. Using Faceplate (see Fig. A) OR the Snap-in Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory head unit Bracket and Cornered Faceplate (see Fig. Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory head unit Bracket and Cornered Faceplate (see Fig. from the dash and disconnect the wiring. B). Skip to the Installation Instructions for from the dash and disconnect the wiring. B). Skip to the Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #21. ALL VEHICLES on Page #21.

14 7 FORD Festiva 1988-93 JEEP Cherokee 1996

1 2 1 2

"E" "E"

Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove Radio Housing EXCEPT tabs "E". The prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove Radio Housing EXCEPT tabs "E". The (4) Phillips screws from the bottom of the mounting tabs can be identified by the (3) torx-head screws from the steering mounting tabs can be identified by the dash trim bezel. Remove the bezel. stamped letter on the back of each tab. column trim panels. Unscrew the tilt stamped letter on the back of each tab. Skip Remove (2) screws securing the factory Locate Spacer Set #1. (The Spacers must steering lever and unsnap the trim panels. to the Installation Instructions for ALL head unit and disconnect the wiring. be placed behind the mounting tabs during Remove (4) screws from the dash trim bezel VEHICLES on Page #22. installation in step #5). Skip to the and remove the bezel. Remove (2) screws Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES securing the factory head unit and on Page #22. disconnect the wiring.

JEEP Grand Wagoneer 1987-95 FORD Mustang 1994-00 1 2 1 2 "E"

"E"

Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the prevent an accidental short circuit. Gently Radio Housing EXCEPT tabs "E". The Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Locate the Snap-in Bracket and Rounded unclip the dash trim bezel. Remove (2) mounting tabs can be identified by the prevent an accidental short circuit. Using Faceplate. Skip to the Installation screws securing the factory head unit and stamped letter on the back of each tab. Skip Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory head unit Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page disconnect the wiring. to the Installation Instructions for ALL from the dash and disconnect the wiring. #21. VEHICLES on Page #22.

8 13 FORD Windstar 1995-98 FORD Probe 1993-97

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Locate the Snap-in Bracket and Rounded Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Locate the Snap-in Bracket and Rounded prevent an accidental short circuit. Using Faceplate. Skip to the Installation prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove Faceplate. Skip to the Installation Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory head unit Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page (2) screws from the base of the dash trim Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page from the dash and disconnect the wiring. #21. bezel. Unclip and remove the bezel. Using #21. Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory head unit from the dash and disconnect the wiring.

JEEP Cherokee 1984-95 / Commanche 1986-92 Wagoneer 1984-96 FORD Taurus / MERCURY Sable 1990-95

1 2 1 2

"E"

Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the prevent an accidental short circuit. Unsnap Radio Housing EXCEPT tabs "E". The Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Locate the Snap-in Bracket and Rounded the steering column trim panel and remove. mounting tabs can be identified by the prevent an accidental short circuit. Using Faceplate. Skip to the Installation Remove (4) screws from the dash trim bezel stamped letter on the back of each tab. Skip Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory head unit Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page and remove the bezel. Remove (2) screws to the Installation Instructions for ALL from the dash and disconnect the wiring. #21. securing the factory head unit and VEHICLES on Page #22. disconnect the wiring.

12 9 FORD Taurus / MERCURY Sable 1986-89 FORD Thunderbird / MERCURY Cougar 1989-97

1 2 1 2 "A"

"A"

Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Locate the Snap-in Bracket and Rounded prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove Radio Housing EXCEPT tabs "A". The prevent an accidental short circuit. Using Faceplate. Skip to the Installation (1) 7mm hex-head screw from the bottom of mounting tabs can be identified by the Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory head unti Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page the radio trim bezel. Gently unclip the bezel stamped letter on the back of each tab. Skip from the dash and disconnect the wiring. #21. and disconnect the antenna switch power to the Installation Instructions for ALL lead. Remove (4) screws securing the VEHICLES on Page #22. factory head unit and disconnect the wiring.

FORD Thunderbird / MERCURY Cougar 1985-88 FORD Tempo / MERCURY Topaz 1989-94 1 2 1 2 "D"

"F"

Fig. B Fig. A "D"

"F"

Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove Radio Housing EXCEPT tabs "D" and "F". (2) screws from the top of the dash trim The mounting tabs can be identified by the Disconnect the negative battery terminal to Locate the Snap-in Bracket and Rounded bezel. Open the ashtray and remove (2) stamped letter on the back of each tab. prevent an accidental short circuit. Using Faceplate (see Fig. A) OR the Snap-in screws from the ashtray cavity. Remove (4) Locate Spacer Set #2. (The Spacers must Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory head unit Bracket and Cornered Faceplate (see Fig. screws securing the factory head unit and be placed behind the mounting tabs during from the dash and disconnect the wiring. B). Skip to the Installation Instructions for installation in step #5). Skip to the ALL VEHICLES on Page #21. Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #22.

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