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*Note:
Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
99-7604 DASH DISASSEMBLY
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3
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INFINITI G35 2003-2004
Disconnect the negative battery ter-
1
minal to prevent an accidental short
circuit.
Unclip the collar below the shift knob
2
and slide down. Using a small screwdriver or hook tool remove the spring
clip to release and remove the shift
(Figure A)
knob.
3
Unclip the cup holder/shifter trim
panel. Unplug and remove panel.
(Figure B)
4
Remove (2) Phillips screws from the
bottom of the radio/climate control
panel.
(Figure C)
5
Remove (2) Phillips screws from the
panel below the steering column then
unclip and let the panel hang.
A
B
6
Remove (2) Phillips screws from the
accessory plug panel then unclip and
remove the panel.
7
Unclip and remove the passenger side
(Figure D)
C
kick panel then remove (1) Phillips
screw exposed behind the panel on
bottom right side of glove box.
(Figure E)
Continue on page 2 .
E
D
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99-7604 DASH DISASSEMBLY
INFINITI G35 2003-2004
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Open glove box and remove (4)
Phillips screws from the top edge of
box opening.
9
Unclip and remove the black cover
panel below glove box and remove (1)
Phillips screw from bottom of glove
box exposed on left side next to
accessory plug panel.
Remove (2) Phillips screws from the
10
accessory plug panel then unclip and
remove the panel.
Unclip and remove the trim panel sur-
11
rounding the clock and display on top
of the dash.
12
Remove (2) Phillips screws securing
the clock and clock bracket. Unplug
and remove clock and bracket.
(Figure I)
(Figure F)
(Figure G)
(Figure H)
F
G
H
13
Remove (1) Phillips screw at the top
of the radio/climate control panel.
(Figure J)
Continue on page 3.
J
I
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99-7604 DASH DISASSEMBLY
INFINITI G35 2003-2004
K
14
Unsnap radio/climate control panel
including climate control vents at the
top left and right and pocket assembly. Unplug and remove panel.
(Figure K)
15
Remove (6) Phillips screws securing
the radio chassis to the factory panel
and remove radio chassis to access
the factory pocket.
Remove (2) Phillips screws securing
16
the pocket to the radio/climate control panel and remove pocket. (Retain
pocket for use during kit assembly.)
Use (2) small flat blade screwdrivers
17
to gently pry the vents from radio/climate control panel to remove. (Retain
vents for use during kit assembly.)
ve the thin plastic
Unclip and r
18
trim at the top edge of the radio/climate control panel.
Continue to kit preparation.
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99-7604 KIT PREPARATION
KIT PREPARATION
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
A
Attach the vents into the radio housing
1
in the same location as the factory
panel.
(Figure A)
Secure the factory pocket removed in
2
step 16 of the dash disassembly into
the radio housing using the factory
hardware.
Attach the top radio housing bracket to
3
the radio housing using the (2) #8 X
3/8” Phillips screws provided with this
kit.
Clip the thin plastic trim removed in
4
step18 (of page 3) to the top edge of
the radio housing.
Connect the black end of the climate
5
control cable to the climate controls in
the radio housing and connect the
other end of the cable to the factory
climate control harness during final
assembly.
(Figure B)
(Figure C)
B
Continue to kit assembly.
C
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99-7604 KIT ASSEMBLY
DIN RADIO PROVISION WITH POCKET
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
A
Slide the DIN cage into the Radio
1
Housing and secure by bending the
metal locking tabs outward.
Slide the aftermarket radio into the
2
cage until it snaps into place.
Snap the pocket into the radio housing.
3
(Figure C)
Continue to final assembly.
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
B
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C
99-7604 KIT ASSEMBLY
ISO MOUNT RADIO PROVISION WITH POCKET
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
A
Mount the ISO Brackets to the radio
1
with the screws supplied with the
radio.
(Figure A)
Slide the radio into the radio housing
2
until it snaps into place.
Snap the ISO trim plate onto the front
3
of the Radio Housing.
Snap the pocket into the radio housing.
4
(Figure C)
Continue to final assembly.
(Figure B)
(Figure B)
B
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C
99-7604 KIT ASSEMBLY
DOUBLE DIN RADIO PROVISION
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
A
Cut and remove the center bar from
1
the radio housing.
Snap the Double DIN brackets to the
2
inside edge of the radio housing.
(Figure B)
Slide the Double DIN radio into the
3
bracket/trim plate assembly and
secure the radio to the assembly using
the screws supplied with the radio.
(Figure C)
Snap the Double DIN trim plate into the
4
radio housing.
Continue to final assembly.
(Figure A)
B
(Figure C)
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C
99-7604 KIT ASSEMBLY
STACKED ISO UNITS PROVISION
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
A
Cut and remove the center bar from
1
the radio housing.
Snap the Double DIN brackets to the
2
inside edge of the radio housing.
(Figure B)
Slide the stacked ISO units into the
3
bracket/radio housing assembly and
secure the units to the kit using the
screws supplied with the units.
(Figure C)
Snap the Double DIN trim plate into the
4
radio housing.
Continue to final assembly.
(Figure A)
B
(Figure C)
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C
99-7604 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
Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange
White
Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Orange /
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
*NOTE: When a Black wire is not present, ground radio to vehicle chassis.
All colors may not be present on all leads due to manufacturer’s specifications.