INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-7581
APPLICA TIONS
Nissan
Frontier 2005-2008
Frontier (XE & SE w/ No Options) 2009
Pathfinder 2005-2007 / 2008-2010 (S models only)
Xterra 2005-2008 / 2009-2010 (X models only)
Suzuki
Equator Extended Cab 2009-2010
99-7581
KIT FEATURES
• DIN Head unit provisions with pocket
• ISO DIN Head unit provision with pocket
• Double DIN Head unit provision
• Stacked ISO Mounts Unit Provision
KIT COMPONENTS
A) Radio Housing • B) ISO Brackets • C) Trim Plate • D) Double DIN Trim Plate
ness & Antenna
Har
• 70-7550 - 95-up Harness
• 70-7551 - Nissan Amp Integration Harness 95-up
• 40-NI10 - Nissan Antenna Adapter 05-09
A
B
C
T20 Torx Driver • Small Flat Blade Screwdriver • Phillips Screwdriver
D
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Adapter (sold separately)
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99-7581
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DASH DISASSEMBLY
Nissan Pathfinder 2005-2007/2008-10 (S models) . . . . . . . . . 1
Nissan Frontier 2005-2008 / Xterra 2005-2008/2009-10 (x models)
Frontier 2009-10 (XE & SE w/ no options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ASSEMBLY
KIT
DIN Head Unit Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ISO DIN Head Unit Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Double DIN Head Unit Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
FINAL
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TABLE OF CONTENTS
99-7581
PATHFINDER 2005-2007/08-10 (s models)
NOTE:
Do not cycle the key while the dash is
removed or the air bag light will come on.
1
Disconnect the negative battery
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
Unclip and remove trim panel from
2
around cup holders in the center
console.
Unclip and remove shifter trim panel
3
including pocket below radio and a/c
controls.
Unclip and remove panel at top of
4
radio and remove (1) Phillips screw
underneath.
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
(Figure C)
A
DASH DISASSEMBLY
B
C
Unclip and remove entire trim panel
5
surrounding radio and including a/c
controls.
Remove (4) Phillips screws securing
6
radio to remove.
E
(Figure D)
(Figure E)
D
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FRONTIER/XTERRA 2005-2008/
FRONTIER 2009-2010 (XE & SE w/ no options)
NOTE:
Do not cycle the key while the dash is
removed or the air bag light will come on.
Disconnect the negative battery
1
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
Unclip and remove panel at top of
2
radio and remove (1) Phillips screw
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
(Figure C)
DASH DISASSEMBLY
underneath.
Unclip and remove entire trim panel
3
surrounding radio and including a/c
controls.
Remove (4) Phillips screws securing
4
radio to remove.
A
B
C
2
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DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISIONS
A
Slide the DIN cage into the radio
1
housing and secure by bending the
metal locking tabs down.
Slide the aftermarket head unit into
2
the cage and secure.
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
B
KIT ASSEMBLY
3
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ISO DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISIONS
A
Mount the ISO brackets to the head
1
unit with the screws supplied with
the unit.
Slide the head unit into the radio
2
opening until the side clips engage.
(Figure B)
Snap the trim plate into the radio
3
housing.
(Figure A)
B
(Figure B)
KIT ASSEMBLY
4
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DOUBLE DIN HEAD UNIT/STACKED ISO
MOUNT UNITS PROVISIONS
Mount the factory brackets onto the
1
aftermarket radio or stacked ISO
units using the hardware supplied
with the new radio.
Remove the (2) T-20 Torx screws
2
from the factory a/c vents in the
factory radio trim panel that will
secure the DDIN trim plate.
Secure the DDIN trim plate to the
3
factory radio trim panel using the (2)
T20 Torx screws removed in step 2.
(Figure A)
A
KIT ASSEMBLY
5
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FINAL ASSEMBLY
FINAL ASSEMBLY
Locate the factory wiring harness in the dash and make the connection as shown.
1
Metra recomends using the proper mating adapter and making the 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
3
Reassemble radio and dash assemblies in reverse order of disassembly.
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.
A
B
C
D
A) Strip wire ends back 1/2"
B) T
C) Solder
D) Tape
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
wist ends together
*NOTE: When Black a 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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