FINAL WIRING CONNECTIONS

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.

METRA / EIA WIRING CODE

12V

Ignition / Acc

Red

 

12V

Batt / Memory

Yellow

 

Ground

Black*

 

Power Antenna

Blue

 

Amp Turn-On

Blue / White

STRIP

 

Amp Ground

Black / White

SPLICE

Illumination

Orange

 

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

70-5511

70-5512*

Ford Premium Sound System Harness

To Integrate Aftermarket Radio

with Factory Amplifiers and Speakers

KIT COMPONENTS

Dimmer

Orange / White

SOLDER

Right Front (+)

Gray

 

Right Front (-)

Gray / Black

TAPE

 

 

Left Front (+)

White

 

Left Front (-)

White / Black

 

Right Rear (+)

Violet

 

Right Rear (-)

Violet / Black

 

Left Rear (+)

Green

 

Left Rear (-)

Green / Black

 

70-5511

Power

Harness

Amplifier

Integration

Plug

70-5512 *

Amplifier

Integration

Plug

*Requires 70-1704

power harness

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

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION

• Cutting Tool • Tape • Crimping Tool • Connectors

1-800-221-0932 www.metraonline.com

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REV. 04/13/06

INST70-5511

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70-5512 specifications

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