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FINAL ASSEMBLY

1

 

Locate the factory wiring harness in the dash and make the connection as shown. 
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

2

Re-connect the negative battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation.

3

Reassemble radio and dash assemblies in reverse order of disassembly.

A

A)

Strip wire ends back 1/2"

B)

Twist ends together

C)

Solder

D)

Tape

B

C

D

Make wiring connections using the EIA color code chart shown below and the instructions included with the head
unit. Metra recommends making connections as shown below; Strip, Splice, Solder, Tape. Isolate and individually
tape off ends of any unused wires to prevent electrical short circuit.

12V Ignition / Acc . . . Red

12V Batt / Memory . . Yellow

Ground . . . . . . . . . . . Black*

Power Antenna . . . . . Blue

Amp Turn-On . . . . . . Blue / White

Amp Ground . . . . . . . Black / White

Illumination. . . . . . . . Orange

Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . Orange / White

Right Front (+) . . . . . Gray

Right Front (-) . . . . . . Gray / Black

Left Front (+) . . . . . . White

Left Front (-) . . . . . . . White / Black

Right Rear (+). . . . . . Violet

Right Rear (-) . . . . . . Violet / Black

Left Rear (+). . . . . . . Green

Left Rear (-) . . . . . . . Green / Black

*NOTE: 

When Black a wire is not present, ground radio to vehicle chassis.

All colors may not be present on all leads due to manufacturer’s specifications.

METRA / EIA WIRING CODE

FINAL WIRING CONNECTIONS

99-8712

FINAL ASSEMBLY

Summary of Contents for 99-8712

Page 1: ...ATURES DIN head unit provision with pocket A Radio Housing KIT COMPONENTS TOOLS REQUIRED 99 8712 A APPLICATIONS SocketWrench Torx Screwdriver Small Flat Blade Screwdriver Antenna Adapter 40 VW12 Mercedes antenna adapter Mercedes Benz C Class 2005 2007 ...

Page 2: ...99 8712 Dash Disassembly 1 2 Kit Assembly 3 Final Assembly 4 KNOWLEDGE IS POWER Enhance your installation and fabrication skills by enrolling in the most recognized and respected mobile electronics school in our industry ...

Page 3: ...007 MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS Unclip and remove ashtray assembly Figure B 3 Remove 2 Torx screws from the bottom of the climate control unit then remove the unit Figure C 4 DASH DISASSEMBLY AU TO A C FRO NT REA R 72 64 80 F 80 72 64 3 2 4 5 6 F ESP OFF A AU TO A C FRO NT REA R 72 64 80 F 80 72 64 3 2 4 5 6 F ESP OFF B AUTO A C FRONT REAR 72 64 80 F 80 72 64 3 2 4 5 6 F C ...

Page 4: ... inward and rotate the vents upward to expose the 2 Torx screws behind the vents Figure D 5 Unclip and remove the vent assembly Figure E 6 2005 2007 MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS Remove 4 Torx screws securing factory radio then remove the unit Figure F 7 DASH DISASSEMBLY D ESP OFF E F ...

Page 5: ...KIT ASSEMBLY 2 A Slide the aftermarket head unit into the cage and secure Figure B Slide the DIN cage into the Radio Housing and secure by bending the metal locking tabs down Figure A 1 B DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION ...

Page 6: ...he instructions included with the head unit Metra recommends making connections as shown below Strip Splice Solder Tape Isolate and individually tape off ends of any unused wires to prevent electrical short circuit 12V Ignition Acc Red 12V Batt Memory Yellow Ground Black Power Antenna Blue Amp Turn On Blue White Amp Ground Black White Illumination Orange Dimmer Orange White Right Front Gray Right ...

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