INST 7400
KIT COMPONENTS
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Fig. A
Shaft
Masks
Fig. B
IF AN EQUALIZER WILL BE INCLUDED: Slide the aftermarket equalizer into the back of the
kit. Using the hardware included with the equalizer, mount the unit to the kit. (see Fig. A)
IF AN EQUALIZER WILL NOT BE INCLUDED: Snap the Equalizer Dummy Plate into the
opening in the kit. (see Fig. B)
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A
B
C
D
A) Strip wire ends back ½"
B) Twist ends together
C) Solder
D) Tape
Locate the factory wiring harness in the
dash. Metra recommends using the
proper mating adaptor and making
connections as shown. (Isolate and
individually tape off the ends of any
unused wires to prevent electrical short
circuit).
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Re-connect the battery terminal and test the unit
for proper operation. Mount the head unit/kit
assembly to the sub-dash with those screws
previously removed in step #1.
Radio
Housing #1
Radio
Housing #2
Faceplate #1
Faceplate #2
Bracket Set #9
Bracket
Set #17
Bracket Set #12
Bracket #13
& #14
Mounting
Tabs #8
Mounting
Tabs #6
Mounting
Tabs #18
Mounting
Tabs #5
Equalizer
Dummy Plate
TOOLS REQUIRED
Mounting
Tabs #16
Mounting
Tabs #3
Mounting
Tabs #7
Mounting
Tabs #1
Phillips screwdriver
99-7400
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATIONS
CAR PAGE
NISSAN
200SX 1980-83.............................................................................1
200SX 1984-88.............................................................................2
240SX 1989-94.............................................................................3
Axxess 1989-90............................................................................ 4
Hardbody Pickup 1986.5-93..........................................................5
Maxima 1982-84.......................................................................... 6
Maxima 1987-88.......................................................................... 7
Maxima 1989-91.......................................................................... 8
Pathfinder 1987-93.......................................................................5
Pulsar 1983-86............................................................................. 9
Pulsar 1987-90............................................................................. 10
Sentra 1982-86.............................................................................9
Sentra 1987-90.............................................................................11
Stanza 1982-86.............................................................................12
Stanza 1987-89.............................................................................13
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NISSAN 200SX 1980-83
ALL VEHICLES
1
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to
prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove
(4) Phillips screws above the radio opening.
Remove (1) Phillips screw below the left side of
the radio opening. Remove (1) Phillips screw
from each side of the dash trim bezel. Pull off
the climate control knobs and remove the
climate control trim panel. Remove the
ashtray and lift the dash trim bezel off.
Remove (4) Phillips screws securing the
factory head unit and disconnect the wiring.
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2
Using the scored lines as a guide, cut and
remove the dashed portions of Faceplate
#2.
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Fig. A
Fig. B
MAXIMA 1987-91, PULSAR 1987-90, STANZA 1987-89, 240SX: Mount Bracket Set #9 to
Radio Housing #1 with (4) Phillips Pan-head Screws supplied. (see Fig. A)
SENTRA 1987-90: Mount Bracket Set #12 to Radio Housing #2 with (2) Phillips Pan-head
Screws supplied. (see Fig. B).
STANZA 1982-86, 200SX, HARDBODY PICKUP, PATHFINDER: Mount Bracket #13 and
#14 to Radio Housing #2 with (4) Phillips Pan-head Screws supplied. (see Fig. C)
MAXIMA 1982-84: Mount Bracket #14 to Radio Housing #2 with (2) Phillips Pan-head
Screws supplied. (see Fig. D)
Fig. C
Fig. D
"A"
"A"
Slide Mounting Tabs #5 into slots "A" on Brackets #13 and #14.
The Mounting Tabs, Brackets and Bracket slots can be identified
by the stamped letter on each component. Skip to the Installation
Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #14.
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Fig. A
Fig. B
2-SHAFT HEAD UNITS: Snap the Faceplate onto the front of the Radio Housing. Slide the
aftermarket head unit into the kit and secure with shaft nuts. (see Fig. A)
DIN HEAD UNITS: Cut and remove the shaft supports from the Faceplate and Radio
Housing. Snap the Faceplate onto the front of the Housing. Slide the DIN cage into the kit and
secure by bending the metal locking tabs down. Slide the aftermarket head unit into the cage
until secure. (see Fig. B)
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NISSAN Stanza 1987-89
NISSAN 200SX 1984-88
1
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to
prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove
the ashtray and (2) screws exposed at the
base of the dash trim bezel. Remove (2)
screws above the climate controls and
unclip the bezel. Remove (4) screws
securing the factory head unit and
disconnect the wiring.
3
2
Using the scored lines as a guide, cut and
remove the dashed portions of Faceplate
#1.
"B"
1
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to
prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove
(1) #10 Phillips screw from each side of the
center console. Unsnap the coin tray and
remove (2) #10 Phillips screws exposed. Lift
the storage box carpet out and remove (2)
#10 Phillips screws exposed. Remove the
ashtray and (2) #8 Phillips screws exposed.
Remove the dash trim bezel. Remove (4)
screws securing the factory head unit and
disconnect the wiring.
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2
Locate Faceplate #2. (It is NOT necessary
to cut the Faceplate).
"B"
"B"
Slide Mounting Tabs #8 into slots "B" on Bracket Set #9. The
Mounting Tabs, Bracket and Bracket slots can be identified by the
stamped letter on each component. Skip to the Installation
Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #14.
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"B"
Slide Mounting Tabs #8 into slots "B" on Brackets #13 and #14.
The Mounting Tabs, Brackets and Bracket slots can be identified
by the stamped letter on each component. Skip to the Installation
Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #14.
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