INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 95-7868B
APPLICATIONS
ACURA
CL 2001-2003
TL 1999-2003
95-7868B
KIT FEATURES
• Double DIN Radio Provision
• Stacked ISO Mount Units Provision
KIT COMPONENTS
• A) Double DIN Radio Housing • B) Double DIN Brackets • C) Double DIN Trim Plate
• D) (2) Phillips Screws
A
• Phillips Screwdriver • Socket Set
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dash Disassembly
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ACURA CL 2001-2003/TL 1999-2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 1,2
Kit Assembly
- Double DIN Radio Provision/ Stacked ISO Mount Units Provision . . . . . 3
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Final
*Note:
Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
95-7868B DASH DISASSEMBLY
ACURA CL 2001-2003 / TL 1999-2003
Disconnect the negative battery ter-
1
minal to prevent an accidental short
circuit.
Unclip and remove wood trim from
2
both sides of center console.
(
Figure A)
Open armrest and remove (2) Phillips
3
screws inside and (2) Phillips at front
edge of rear of console and pull
rearward. (
Open fuse access and remove (1)
4
Phillips screw then unclip and remove
panel below steering column.
(
Figure C)
Remove (3) Phillips screws per center
5
console side panel and unclip and
remove panels (driver’s side and
passenger side). (
Figure B)
Figure D)
A
B
Continued on page 2.
D
C
1
95-7868B DASH DISASSEMBLY
ACURA CL 2001-2003 / TL 1999-2003
Unclip and remove seat heater switch
6
trim panel to access (2) Phillips
screws and remove screws. (
Unclip bottom of A/C control trim
7
panel and pull away (no need to
completely remove). (
Remove (3) Phillips screws and (1)
8
push pin per side of radio to remove
radio. (
Figure G)
Remove (2) Phillips screws from
9
storage pocket assembly above radio
to separate. (The storage pocket
assembly will have to be attached to
the radio housing in the kit assembly
next)
Continue to kit assembly.
Figure E)
Figure F)
E
F
2
G
95-7868B KIT ASSEMBLY
DOUBLE DIN RADIO PROVISION/
STACKED ISO MOUNT RADIO PROVISION
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
Snap the Double DIN brackets to the
1
inside edge of the Double DIN radio
housing.
Slide the Double DIN head unit or
2
stacked ISO head units into the
bracket/radio housing assembly and
secure the Double DIN head unit or
stacked ISO head units to the
assembly using the screws supplied
with the radio.
Align holes in top of radio housing
3
with the guide pins on the bottom of
the storage pocket assembly and
secure the pocket assembly to the
legs with the (2) screws provided.
(Figure C)
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
A
B
Attach the double DIN trimplate to the
4
double DIN radio housing/bracket
assembly.
Continue to final assembly.
C
(Figure C)
3
95-7868B FINAL ASSEMBLY
FINAL ASSEMBLY
A
(A) Strip wire ends back 1/2"
B
B) Twist ends together
C) Solder
C
D
Locate the factory wiring harness in the dash. Metra recommends using the
1
proper mating adapter and making connections as shown. (Isolate and individually 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.
2
Reassemble radio and dash assemblies in reverse order of disassembly.
3
D) Tape
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
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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95-7868B
NOTES
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95-7868B INSTRUCTIONS
1-800-221-0932
REV. 03/02/09 © COPYRIGHT 2009 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION INST95-7868B
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