99-6503FINAL ASSEMBLY

FINAL ASSEMBLY

1Locate 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 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.

A

 

 

B

A)

Strip wire ends back 1/2"

 

B)

Twist ends together

C

C)

Solder

D)

Tape

 

D

 

 

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 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.

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Metra Electronics AT-512CR, AW-512CR Red, Gray, Yellow, Blue / White, Violet, Black / White, Orange, Green

AT-512CR, AW-512CR specifications

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