INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-6511

99-6511

APPLICATIONSChrysler Sebring 2007

Chrysler Town and Country 2008Dodge Avenger 2007-2008

Dodge Dakota 2008Dodge Grand Caravan 2008

Dodge Nitro 2007Jeep Wrangler 2007

(Modifications to radio cavity required)

KIT FEATURES

• DIN Mount Radio Provision with Pocket• ISO Mount Radio Provision with Pocket

A) Radio Housing with Pocket • B) ISO Brackets • C) ISO Trim Plate

KIT COMPONENTS

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TOOLS REQUIRED:Small Flat Blade Screwdriver/ Panel Removal Tool

• Phillips Screwdriver • Socket Set

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B C

Dash Disassembly- Chrysler Sebring 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- Chrysler Town and Country 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,3- Dodge Avenger 2007-2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- Dodge Dakota 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- Dodge Grand Caravan 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3- Dodge Nitro 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- Jeep Wrangler 2007 (Modifications to radio cavity required) . . . .7

Kit Assembly- DIN Mount Radio Provision with Pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- ISO Mount Radio Provision with Pocket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Final Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

99-6511 DASH DISASSEMBLY

CHRYSLER SEBRING 2007A

B

1

1

Remove (4) 7MM screws securingradio. Unplug and remove radio.(Figure B)

Disconnect the negative battery ter-minal to prevent an accidental shortcircuit.

3

Unclip entire panel surrounding radioincluding a/c vents and clock. Unplugand remove panel. (Figure A)

2

Continue to kit assembly.

99-6511 DASH DISASSEMBLY

CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2008

A

B

C

2

1

Lift up on panel above radio thenremove (2) Phillips screws exposed atfront edge of radio trim panel.(Figure B)

Disconnect the negative battery ter-minal to prevent an accidental shortcircuit.

3

Remove (3) plastic push pins per sideof bottom trim panel then slide paneltoward rear of van to access (2)screws on bottom of radio trim panel.(Figure C)

4

Remove (2) screw covers facing upabove radio then remove the (2)Phillips screws exposed. (Figure A)

2

Continued on page 3.

99-6511 DASH DISASSEMBLY

D

E

1 2 3 4 5 6 AUX

AUX

SET

VOLUME

PUSH ON PUSH AUDIO/SELECTAM

FM

DISC

LIST

MUSICTYPE

SEL;ECT

TUNE/SCROLL

SEEKSEEK SCAN TIME INFO RW FFU

F

3

5 Remove (2) Phillips screws exposedat bottom edge radio trim panel.(Figure D)

Remove (4) Phillips screws securingradio. (Figure F)

7

Unclip and remove entire panel sur-rounding radio including climate con-trols, vents and clock. (Figure E)

6

Continue to kit assembly.

CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2008

99-6511 DASH DISASSEMBLY

DODGE AVENGER 2007-2008A

B

1 2 3 4 5 6 AUX

AUX

SET

VOLUME

PUSH ON PUSH AUDIO/SELECTAM

FM

DISC

LIST

MUSIC TYPE

SEL;ECT

TUNE/SCROLL

SEEKSEEK SCAN TIME INFO RW FFU

CD

4

1

Unclip the center dash trim panel.(Figure B)

Disconnect the negative battery ter-minal to prevent an accidental shortcircuit.

3

Remove (4) screws securing theradio. Disconnect and remove theradio. (Figure C)

Remove (3) screws securing the radiorear support bracket and remove thebracket. (Figure D)

4

5

Unclip and remove the center consoletrim panel. (Figure A)

2

Continue to kit assembly.

99-6511 DASH DISASSEMBLY

DODGE DAKOTA 2008A

1 2 3 4 5 6 AUX

AUX

SET

VOLUME

PUSH ON PUSH AUDIO/SELECTAM

FM

DISC

LIST

MUSICTYPE

SEL;ECT

TUNE/SCROLL

SEEKSEEK SCAN TIME INFO RW FFU

B

5

1

Remove (4) Phillips screws securingthe radio. (Figure B)

Disconnect the negative battery ter-minal to prevent an accidental shortcircuit.

3

Unclip and remove the trim panel sur-rounding the radio. (Figure A)

2

Continue to kit assembly.

99-6511 DASH DISASSEMBLY

DODGE NITRO 2007A

61 2 3 4 5

2 3 4 5 61

B

6

1

Remove (4) 7MM screws securingradio. Unplug and remove radio.(Figure B)

Disconnect the negative battery ter-minal to prevent an accidental shortcircuit.

3

Unclip entire panel surrounding radioand climate controls, including a/cvents. Unplug and remove panel.

2

Continue to kit assembly.

99-6511 DASH DISASSEMBLY

JEEP WRANGLER 2007A

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4 5 6

B

7

1

Remove (2) Phillips screws exposedbehind lower center panel. (Figure A)

Disconnect the negative battery ter-minal to prevent an accidental shortcircuit.

3

Unclip and remove the lower centertrim below a/c controls. (Figure A)

2

Remove (2) Phillips screws exposedbehind upper center panel. (Figure A)

5

Unclip and remove entire panel sur-rounding radio and climate controls,including a/c vents.

6

Remove (4) 7MM screws securingradio. Unplug and remove radio.(Figure B)

7

Unclip and remove the upper centertrim starting towards the rear of thepanel. (Figure A)

4

Continue to kit assembly.

99-6511 KIT ASSEMBLY

8

A

B

DIN MOUNT RADIO PROVISION WITH POCKET

Slide the DIN cage into the RadioHousing and secure by bending themetal locking tabs outward. (Figure A)

1

Slide the aftermarket radio into the DINcage until it snaps into place. (Figure B)

2

Continue to final assembly.

*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

99-6511 KIT ASSEMBLY

9

A

B

ISO MOUNT RADIO PROVISION WITH POCKET

Mount the ISO Brackets to the radiousing the screws supplied with theradio. (Figure A)

1

Slide the radio into the radio openinguntil it snaps into place. (Figure B)

2

Snap the ISO Trim Plate onto the frontof the Radio Housing. (Figure B)

3

Continue to final assembly.

*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

99-6511 FINAL ASSEMBLY

FINAL ASSEMBLY

(A) Strip wire ends back 1/2"

B) Twist ends together

C) Solder

D) Tape

A

B

C

D

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.)

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

Reassemble radio and dash assemblies in reverse order of disassembly.

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2

3

FINAL WIRING CONNECTIONS

Make wiring connections using the EIA color code chart shown below and the instructions included with thehead 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.

METRA / EIA WIRING CODE

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 a Black wire is not present, ground radio to vehicle chassis.All colors may not be present on all leads due to manufacturer’s specifications.

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99-6511 INSTRUCTIONS

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