
CAUTION!
All accessories, switches, climate
controls panels, and especially air bag indicator
lights must be connected before cycling the
ignition. Also, do not remove the factory radio
with the key in the on position, or while the
vehicle is running.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
95-8727
KIT FEATURES
• ISO DDIN radio provision
• 95-8727B-Finished in black
• 95-8727W-Finished in wood
KIT COMPONENTS
• A) Radio trim panel • B) Radio brackets
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Panel removal tool • Phillips screwdriver
• Torx T20 screwdriver
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dash Disassembly ..................................................2
Kit Assembly ..........................................................3
WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (sold separately)
Wiring Harness: TBA
Antenna Adapter: 40-VW12
A B
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1. Open the center console door, then
unclip the beauty trim from the front of
the center console compartment.
2. Unclip and remove the lower trim
from the front of the center console
compartment, then remove (2)
Torx T20 screws.
3. Turn the chrome trim from the bottom
of the shifter slightly counterclockwise,
then wiggle the shifter knob upwards to
remove it.
4. Unclip, unplug, and remove the beauty
trim surrounding the shifter.
5. Open the ashtray compartment door,
then remove (2) Torx T20 screws
securing the ashtray assembly.
DASH DISASSEMBLY
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Dash Disassembly illustrations.
6. Remove and unplug the ashtray
assembly, then remove (2) Torx T20
screws securing the center console
trim panel.
7. Pull the carpet back on the left and right
side of the front of the center console,
then remove just the (1) uppermost
Phillips screw from each side.
8. Unclip, unplug, and remove the entire
center console trim panel.
9. Remove (4) screws securing the radio
to the center console trim panel,
then remove.
Continue to Kit Assembly

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KIT ASSEMBLY
1. Secure the
radio brackets
to the radio
using the screws provided with the
radio. (Figure A)
2. Locate the factory wiring harness and
antenna connection in the dash, and
complete all necessary connections to
the radio. Metra recommends using
the proper mating adapter from Metra
and/or Axxess. Test the radio for proper
operation.
3. Secure the radio to the dash using the
(2) factory screws, to just the lower tabs
on the
radio brackets
. (Figure B)
4. Reassemble the dash in reverse
order of disassembly to complete the
installation.
(Figure A) (Figure B)

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IMPORTANT
If you are having difficulties with the installation of this product,
please call our Tech Support line at 1-800-253-TECH. Before
doing so, look over the instructions a second time, and make
sure the installation was performed exactly as the instructions
are stated. Please have the vehicle apart and ready to perform
troubleshooting steps before calling.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
95-8727