*Note:
Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
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95-7953 DASH DISASSEMBLY
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2006-2010
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
A
Disconnect the negative battery-
1
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
Unclip and remove the (2) outside
2
trim panels.
Remove (6) Phillips screws secur-
3
ing the radio and climate controls
to the sub dash. Unplug and
remove radio/climate control
assembly.
Remove the (2) Phillips screws
4
securing the factory radio bracket
to the radio/climate control
assembly.
Separate the bracket and factory
5
radio from the climate control.
(Figure D)
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
B
(Figure C)
Continue to kit assembly.
D
C
1
95-7953 KIT ASSEMBLY
DOUBLE DIN RADIO PROVISION
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
NOTE: Mount the radio housing to the climate control assembly using the factory
screws removed in step 4 of dash disassembly.
Snap the Double DIN brackets to the
1
inside edge of the Double DIN trim
plate. (
Figure A)
Slide the Double DIN radio into the
2
bracket/trim plate assembly and
secure the radio to the assembly
using the screws supplied with the
radio. (
Figure B)
3
Snap the Double DIN trim plate onto
the front of the housing/radio
assembly. (
Figure B)
A
Continue to final assembly.
B
2
95-7953 KIT ASSEMBLY
STACKED ISO MOUNT UNITS PROVISION
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
NOTE: Mount the radio housing to the climate control assembly using the factory
screws removed in step 4 of dash disassembly.
Snap the Double DIN brackets to the
1
inside edge of the Double DIN trim
plate. (
Figure A)
Slide the stacked ISO units into the
2
bracket/radio housing assembly and
secure the units to the kit using the
screws supplied with the units.
(
Figure B)
3
Snap the Double DIN trim plate onto
the front of the housing/radio
assembly. (
Figure B)
A
Continue to final assembly.
B
3
95-7953 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