INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-7863
APPLICATIONS
Honda Element
2003-up
99-7863
KIT FEATURES
• DIN Head Unit Provision with pocket
• ISO Head Unit Provision with pocket
KIT COMPONENTS
• A) Radio Housing • B) ISO Trimplate • C) ISO Snap in Brackets • D) O.E. Replacement Panel
A
WIRING AND ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (Sold Separately)
Harness:
• 70-1721 - Honda/Acura harness 1998-up
• 70-7863
Antenna Adapter:
• 40-hd10 - Honad/Acura Antenna Adapter (for Element 2005-up)
BC D
- Element sub and AUX integration
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Phillips Screwdriver
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dash Disassembly
- Honda Element 2003-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Kit Assembly
- DIN Head Unit Provision with Pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
- ISO Head Unit Provision with Pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Final Assembly
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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HONDA ELEMENT 2003-UP
1
Disconnect the negative battery
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
2
Unsnap and remove shift lever
trim panel. For manual transmission models, untwist shift knob.
(Figure A)
DASH DISASSEMBLY
A
R
1
B
3
Unsnap and remove center dash
panel.
NOTE: As an option, the center panel (the smaller piece around radio) is
all that needs to be removed, but it is very prone to damage, so full
panel removal is recommended.
(Figure B)
C
(Figure C)
4
Remove (4) Phillips screws and remove radio.
Continue to kit assembly.
(Figure C)
1
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KIT ASSEMBLY
DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION WITH POCKET
1
Slide
Housing and secure by bending
the metal locking tabs down.
(Figure A)
2
Slide the aftermarket radio into the
cage and secure.
NOTE: Models equipped with factory
DDIN radio will require supplied O.E.
replacement panel.
Continue to final assembly.
the DIN cage into the Radio
(Figure B)
(Figure C)
A
B
2
C
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KIT ASSEMBLY
ISO HEAD UNIT PROVISION WITH POCKET
1
Align the holes in the ISO snap
In brackets with the holes in the
head unit and mount the brackets
to the head unit with the screws
supplied with the unit.
2
Slide the aftermarket head
unit/bracket assembly into the
radio opening until the side clips
engage.
3
Snap the ISO trimplate over the
head unit.
(Figure B)
(Figure B)
(Figure A)
A
B
NOTE: Models equipped with factory
DDIN radio will require supplied O.E.
replacement panel.
Continue to final assembly.
(Figure C)
C
3
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FINAL ASSEMBLY
FINAL ASSEMBLY
A
B
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.)
2
Re-connect the negative battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation.
3
Reassemble in reverse order of disassembly.
A) Strip wire ends back 1/2"
B) Twist ends together
C) Solder
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
Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . Orange / White
*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.
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
4
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NOTES
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