99-8711 FINAL ASSEMBLY

FINAL ASSEMBLY

A

(A) Strip wire ends back 1/2"

B

B) Twist ends together

 

 

C) Solder

C

D) Tape

 

D

 

1Locate 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.)

2Re-connect the negative battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation.

3Reassemble radio and dash assemblies in reverse order of disassembly.

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

Right Front (+)

Gray

12V

Batt / Memory

Yellow

Right Front (-)

Gray/ Black

Ground

Black*

Left Front (+)

White

Power Antenna

Blue

Left Front (-)

White / Black

Amp Turn-On

Blue / White

Right Rear (+)

Violet

Amp Ground

Black / White

Right Rear (-)

Violet / Black

Illumination

Orange

Left Rear (+)

Green

Dimmer

Orange / White

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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Metra Electronics 99-8711 installation instructions Final Assembly, Final Wiring Connections

99-8711 specifications

Metra Electronics 99-8711 is an innovative dash kit designed to facilitate the seamless installation of an aftermarket radio in select 2007 and later Jeep Wrangler models. This product is highly regarded within the automotive electronics community for its combination of quality, functionality, and aesthetic appeal.

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