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99-6527B

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Axxess Interface Installation

•  Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)
•  Retains R.A.P. (retained accessory power)
•  Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, speed sense)
•  Retains audio controls on the steering wheel
•  Retains safety chimes
•  Retains the factory backup camera
•  Retains the factory AUX-IN jack
•  Retains balance and fade*
•  Micro “B” USB updatable
* Non-amplified models only.

INTERFACE FEATURES

• Wire cutter • Crimp tool • Solder gun • Tape  
• Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell caps, etc.)

TOOLS REQUIRED

•  Axxess interface (built into the touchscreen display)
•  6527 harness
•  16-pin harness with stripped leads
•  4-pin harness with yellow RCA jacks
•  Hazard harness
•  Female 3.5mm connector with stripped leads

Connections to be made

 ..........................................................................7-9

Installing the interface

 ............................................................................. 10

Initializing the interface

 ........................................................................... 10

Final assembly

 .......................................................................................... 10

Touchscreen display operation

 ...........................................................11-13

Steering wheel control settings

 ..........................................................14-15

INTERFACE COMPONENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for 99-6527B

Page 1: ...rovision Touchscreen display for climate and personalization features Painted black A Radio trim panel with touchscreen display B Radio brackets C Pocket D 4 8 x 3 8 Phillips screws KIT FEATURES KIT COMPONENTS Panel removal tool Phillips screwdriver 9 32 socket wrench Torx T 20 screwdriver TOOLS REQUIRED Ram 1500 2500 3500 2013 up with 8 touchscreen 99 6527B Table of Contents A B C D Dash Disassem...

Page 2: ...d Figure B Figure C 3 For models with a center console a Remove the rubber liner from the storage tray in front of the center console and then remove the 2 Phillips screws exposed Figure C b Remove the rubber liner from the middle of the center console and then remove the 1 Phillips screw exposed Figure C c Remove the rubber liner from the rear of the center console and then remove the 2 Phillips ...

Page 3: ...Disassembly cont 3 4 Unsnap and remove the entire center dash panel Figure D 5 Remove the 4 9 32 screws securing the radio display screen and then unplug remove Figure E Continue to Kit Preparation Figure D Figure E ...

Page 4: ...ure A 2 Remove the 13 Phillips screws securing the radio climate control panel and then remove Figure A 3 Secure the 99 6527B radio trim panel with touchscreen display to the panel using the factory hardware removed in step 2 Figure B 4 Secure the lower button panel back to the panel using the factory hardware removed in step 1 Figure B Continue to Kit Assembly ...

Page 5: ...metal DIN sleeve and trim ring from the aftermarket radio 3 Slide the radio into the bracket pocket assembly and then secure it using the screws supplied with the radio Figure B Continue to Axxess Interface Installation ISO DDIN radio provision 1 Attach the brackets to the radio using the screws supplied with the radio Figure A Continue to Axxess Interface Installation Kit Assembly ...

Page 6: ...Non amplified models only INTERFACE FEATURES Wire cutter Crimp tool Solder gun Tape Connectors example butt connectors bell caps etc TOOLS REQUIRED Axxess interface built into the touchscreen display 6527 harness 16 pin harness with stripped leads 4 pin harness with yellow RCA jacks Hazard harness Female 3 5mm connector with stripped leads Connections to be made 7 9 Installing the interface 10 Ini...

Page 7: ...lified Please follow the instructions carefully for your model vehicle Failure to do so will result in either no sound or low sound If you are unsure if your vehicle is factory amplified or not please contact your local dealership For models without a factory amplifier From the 16 pin harness with stripped leads to the aftermarket radio Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire If the aftermarket...

Page 8: ...r amplified Please follow the instructions carefully for your model vehicle Failure to do so will result in either no sound or low sound If you are unsure if your vehicle is factory amplified or not please contact your local dealership For models with a factory amplifier From the 16 pin harness with stripped leads to the aftermarket radio Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire Connect the Blue...

Page 9: ... connect the 4 pin connector from the AX SWC PARROT into the radio Note The radio must be updated to rev 2 1 4 or higher software Universal 2 or 3 wire radio Connect the steering wheel control wire referred to as Key A or SWC 1 to the Brown wire of the connector Then connect the remaining steering wheel control wire referred to as Key B or SWC 2 to the Brown White wire of the connector If the radi...

Page 10: ...to the radio Metra recommends using the proper mating adapter from Metra A B C E F D Initializing the interface Attention If the interface loses power for any reason the following steps will need to be performed again 1 Refer to step 2 of Installing the interface 2 Press the push to start button to start the vehicle 3 Program the kit a Once the touchscreen display loads up select the vehicle type ...

Page 11: ...ction in the same manner that they did with the factory climate controls For models with rear climate controls the button labeled REAR will take you to the rear climate control menu If applicable This is the Heated Cooled Seats Heated Steering and Mirror Dimming screen which will be displayed on the touchscreen display The upper left middle tab with a home icon will take you back to the Main Menu ...

Page 12: ...ke you back to the Heated Cooled Seats screen The upper middle tab with a home icon will take you to the Main Menu The upper right tab with a gear icon will take you to the Configuration Settings screen ECO ESC PARK SENSE SPORT STOP START screen ECO Fuel Economy Mode ESC Electronic Stability Control PARK SENSE ParkSense Rear Park Assist System SPORT Sport Mode STOP START Stop Start System Continue...

Page 13: ... Controls Remap Buttons For remapping the steering wheel control buttons Dual Assign For dual assigning the steering wheel control buttons long button press Select Radio For auto detecting the radio or changing the radio type System Configuration Firmware version Touchscreen calibration Press and hold the upper two soft buttons on either side of the touchscreen for 10 seconds A screen will pop up ...

Page 14: ...n radio type same for Eclipse Note If you have a Kenwood radio and the touchscreen display shows a JVC radio change the radio type to Kenwood Continued on the next page Eclipse Type 1 Kenwood Clarion Type 1 Sony Dual JVC Pioneer Jensen Alpine Visteon Valor Clarion Type 2 Metra OE Eclipse Type 2 LG To show which brand radio is auto detected to the interface press the Autodetect button The radio det...

Page 15: ...button s to your liking Note The aftermarket radio may not have all of these commands Please refer to the manual provided with the radio or contact the radio manufacturer for specific commands recognized by that particular radio The interface has the capability to assign two functions to a single button except Volume Up and Volume Down Follow the prompts on the touchscreen display to program the b...

Page 16: ...eps toward a better tomorrow Metra recommends MECP certified technicians IMPORTANT If you are having difficulties with the installation of this product please call our Tech Support line at 1 800 253 TECH Before doing so look over the instructions a second time and make sure the installation was performed exactly as the instructions are stated Please have the vehicle apart and ready to perform trou...

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