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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
99-3030B
Cadillac XLR 2004-2009
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KIT FEATURES
• ISO DIN radio provision with pocket
• ISO DDIN radio provision
• Complete center dash panel for a factory look
• Painted matte black
• Includes an Axxess interface, wiring harness, ASWC-1,
and antenna adapter for a complete installation
KIT COMPONENTS
• A) Radio/climate control panel • B) Radio brackets • C) Climate control trim panel A (04-05) • D) Climate control trim panel B (06-09) • E) Pocket
• F) (6) Panel clips • G) (12) #8 x 3/8” Phillips screws • H) Axxess interface and wiring harness (not shown) • I) Antenna adapter (not shown)
• J) ASWC-1 (not shown)
A B C
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dash Disassembly ...............................................2-3
Kit Preparation ...................................................4-5
Kit Assembly
–ISO DIN radio provision with pocket ..................6
–ISO DDIN radio provision .....................................7
Axxess Interface Installation .................................8
Final Assembly ......................................................11
WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
Wiring Harness: Axxess interface included
Antenna Adapter: Included with kit
Steering wheel control interface: ASWC-1 included
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Panel removal tool • Phillips screwdriver
• 9/32” Socket wrench
Attention! Let the vehicle sit with the key
out of the ignition for a few minutes before
removing the factory radio. When testing the
aftermarket equipment, ensure that all factory
equipment is connected before cycling the
key to ignition.
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1. On the bottom of the shifter, pull the
chrome trim downward, and then
remove (1) screw exposed. Pull up on
the shifter to remove it. (Figure A)
2. Unclip the shifter trim plate, then set to
the side. (Figure B)
Continued on the next page
DASH DISASSEMBLY
(Figure B)(Figure A)
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3. Unclip, unplug, and remove the radio/
climate control panel. (Figure C)
4. Remove (4) 9/32” screws securing the
radio. Slide the radio out, then unplug
and remove the radio. (Figure D)
Continue to Kit Preparation
DASH DISASSEMBLY
(CONT.)
(Figure D)(Figure C)
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From the factory radio/climate control panel:
1. Unclip and remove the a/c vents.
(Figure A)
2. Unclip and remove the hazard switch.
(Figure A)
3. Remove (4) screws securing the climate
controls, then remove the controls.
(Figure A)
Continued on the next page
KIT PREPARATION
(Figure A)
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KIT PREPARATION
(CONT.)
4. Secure the appropriate
trim panel
to the
climate control panel
climate control
99-3030B radio/
using the (4)
#8 x 3/8” Phillips screws provided. The
climate control panel
part number is
stamped onto the back of the panel.
CH-3030-1 - 2004-2005
CH-3030-2 - 2006-2009 (Figure A)
To the 99-3030B radio/climate control panel:
5. Secure the (6) panel clips supplied to the
panel (the factory clips can also be used
if so desired). (Figure B)
6. Clip in the factory a/c vents. (Figure C)
7. Clip in the hazard switch. (Figure C)
8. Secure the climate controls to the panel
using the (4) #8 x 3/8” Phillips screws
provided. (Figure C)
Continue to Kit Assembly
(Figure A) (Figure B) (Figure C)
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ISO DIN radio provision with pocket
1. Secure the
using the (4) #8 x 3/8” Phillips screws
provided. (Figure A)
2. Remove the metal DIN sleeve and trim
ring from the aftermarket radio.
3. Slide the radio into the bracket/pocket
assembly, then secure it to the assembly
using the screws supplied with the
radio. (Figure B)
Continue to Axxess Interface Installation
radio brackets
to the
pocket
KIT ASSEMBLY
(Figure A) (Figure B)
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ISO DDIN radio provision
1. Secure the
using the screws supplied with the
radio. (Figure A)
Continue to Axxess Interface Installation
radio brackets
to the radio
KIT ASSEMBLY
(Figure A)
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AXXESS INTERFACE INSTALLATION
INTERFACE FEATURES
• Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)
• Maintains the Retained Accessory Power (R.A.P.) feature
• Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, speed sense)
• Retains warning chimes
• Retains OnStar/OE Bluetooth
• Adjustable volume for chimes and OnStar
• Retains steering wheel controls via ASWC-1
• Retains the factory amplifier
• Retains balance and fade
• Micro-B USB updatable
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
• Axxess interface
• 3030 harness
• 16-pin harness with stripped leads
• ASWC-1 harness
• ASWC-1 interface
• CD player jumper harness
• Female 3.5mm connector with stripped leads
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Connections ...............................................................................................................................9-12
Installation ...................................................................................................................................13
Programming ............................................................................................................................... 13
Adjustments ................................................................................................................................. 14
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Crimping tool and connectors, or solder gun, solder, and heat shrink
• Small flat blade screwdriver • Tape • Wire cutter • Zip ties
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CONNECTIONS
From the 16-pin harness with stripped leads to the aftermarket radio:
• Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire.
Note: There will be a Red wire from the 3030 harness to connect as well.
• Connect the Blue/White wire to the amp turn on wire. This wire must be connected to hear
sound from the factory amplifier.
• If the aftermarket radio has a mute wire, connect the Brown wire to it. If the mute wire is
not connected, the radio will turn off when OnStar is activated.
• Connect the Gray wire to the right front positive speaker output.
• Connect the Gray/Black wire to the right front negative speaker output.
• Connect the White wire to the left front positive speaker output.
• Connect the White/Black wire to the left front negative speaker output.
• Connect the Green wire to the left rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Green/Black wire to the left rear negative speaker output.
• Connect the Purple wire to the right rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Purple/Black wire to the right rear negative speaker output.
The following (3) wires are only for multimedia/navigation radios that require these wires.
• Connect the Blue/Pink wire to the VSS/speed sense wire.
• Connect the Green/Purple wire to the reverse wire.
• Connect the Light Green wire to the parking brake wire.
• Tape off and disregard the Orange/White wire, it will not be used in this application.
From the 3030 harness to the aftermarket radio:
• Connect the Black wire, and the (3) Black/White wires to the ground wire.
• Connect the Yellow wire to the battery wire.
• Connect the Blue wire to the power antenna wire.
• If the aftermarket radio has an illumination wire, connect the Orange wire to it.
• The Black/Yellow wire is used for OnStar level adjustment for models that do not come
equipped with steering wheel controls. Refer to the Onstar level adjustment section for
futher instructions.
ASWC-1 harness:
This harness is to be used along with the ASWC-1 to retain steering wheel audio controls. Refer
to the ASWC-1 vehicle specific install instructions available at axxessinterfaces.com for radio
connections and programming.
• Connect the Red wire to accessory power.
Continue to Installation
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I N STA L L AT I O N
PROGRAMMING
With the key in the off position:
1. Connect the CD player jumper harness to the wiring harness in the vehicle.
2. Connect the ASWC-1 harness to the wiring harness in the vehicle. Do not connect the ASWC-1
until the Axxess interface is programmed and fully functional.
3. Connect the 16-pin harness with stripped leads into the Axxess interface.
4. Connect the 3030 harness into the Axxess interface, and then to the wiring harness in the
vehicle.
5. Locate the factory antenna connector in the dash and complete all necessary connections to
the radio. Use the antenna adapter provided to adapt the factory antenna connector to the
aftermarket radio.
Attention! If the interface ever loses power, the following steps will need to be performed again.
Please ensure that the owner of the vehicle knows this.
1. Temporarily connect the climate control while programming.
2.
Turn the key to the ignition position and wait until the radio comes on
Note: If the radio doesn’t come on within 60 seconds, turn the key to the off position,
disconnect the interface, check all connections, reconnect the interface and then try agin.
3.
Cycle the key off. If the driver’s door is closed, open and close the door. Cycle the key back on.
4. Test all funtions of the installation for proper operation, before reassemblying the dash.
5. Connect the ASWC-1 to the ASWC-1 harness, then program it per the vehicle specific install
instructions.
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ADJUSTMENTS
FINAL ASSEMBLY
Audio level adjustment:
1. With the vehicle and radio turned on, turn the volume up 3/4 of the way.
2. With a small flat-blade screwdriver, adjust the potentiometer clockwise to raise the audio
level; counterclockwise to lower the audio level.
3. Once at a desired level, audio level adjustment is complete.
Chime level adjustment:
1. With the vehicle on, turn it off and leave the keys in ignition. Open the driver’s door; chimes
will be heard.
2. Wait 10 seconds, and then with a small flat-blade screwdriver, turn the potentiometer
clockwise to raise the chime level; counterclockwise to lower the chime level.
3. When the chime is at a desired level, remove the keys from the ignition. This will lock the
chime volume at its current level.
OnStar level adjustment:
1. Press the OnStar button to activate it.
2. While OnStar is speaking, press the VOLUME-UP or VOLUME-DOWN button on the steering
wheel to raise or lower the OnStar level.
3. If the vehicle doesn’t come equipped with steering wheel controls, locate the Black/Yellow
wire on the 3030 harness.
4. While OnStar is speaking, tap the Black/Yellow wire to ground. Once the OnStar level is set,
it will stay at that level until the Black/Yellow wire is tapped to ground again.
1. Secure the radio assembly to the dash using the factory screws.
2. Reassemble the dash in reverse order of disassembly using the 99-3030 radio trim panel to
complete the installation.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
99-3030B
If you are having difficulties with the installation
of this product, contact our Tech Support line
either by phone at 1-800-253-TECH, or email at
techsupport@metra-autosound.com. Before
doing so, look over the instruction booklet a
second time and ensure that the installation was
performed exactly as the instruction booklet
is stated. Have the vehicle apart and ready to
perform troubleshooting steps before contacting
Metra/Axxess Tech Support.
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