KIT FEATURES
Shaft and
DIN unit
provisions
99-7893
Pocket
provisions
KIT COMPONENTS
Radio Housing
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATIONS
CAR PAGE
HONDA
CR-V 1997-01....................................................1-2
Prelude 1997-01.................................................1-2
rev. 06-15-07
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips screwdriver
Cutting tool
Panel removal tool
1-800-221-0932 www.metraonline.com
© COPYRIGHT 2001-07 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
HONDA CR-V 1997-01
ALL VEHICLES
1
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to
prevent
an accidental short circuit. Open the
glove box, squeeze the retaining clips and
remove
the stoppers. Lower the glove box
and remove (2) Phillips screws from the left
edge. Remove
lower steering column panel and remove.
Unclip
the lower console cover (below the
ashtray and pocket) and remove. Remove
(2)
Phillips screws from the base of the center
console, open the console pocket and
remove
the center console and remove. Remove (2)
Phillips
disconnect
bezel/head
Phillips
bezel
and remove.
(2) Phillips screws from the
the (4) outer screws exposed. Unclip
screws securing the radio trim bezel,
the wiring, and remove the trim
unit assembly. Remove (4)
screws securing the head unit to the
HONDA Prelude 1997-01
2
"C"
"C"
Cut and remove all mounting clips on the
Housing EXCEPT clips "C". The
Radio
clips can be identified by the stamped letter
on each clip. Skip to the Installation
Instructions
for ALL VEHICLES on Page #2.
3
Fig. A
Fig. B
2-SHAFT HEAD UNITS: Slide the aftermarket head unit into the Radio Housing and secure
with shaft nuts. (see Fig. A)
DIN HEAD UNITS: Cut and remove the shaft supports from the Radio 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)
4 5
A
B
C
D
Fig. A
1
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to
an accidental short circuit. Using a
prevent
removal tool, unclip the radio trim bezel
panel
and
remove (some force may be required).
(4) Phillips screws securing the
Remove
head unit/bracket housing assembly
factory
disconnect the wiring. Remove (4)
and
Phillips
screws securing the factory head unit
the bracket housing and remove.
to
1
2
"P"
"P"
Cut and remove all mounting clips on the
Housing EXCEPT clips "P". The
Radio
clips can be identified by the stamped letter
on each clip. Skip to the Installation
Instructions
for ALL VEHICLES on Page #2.
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).
Fig. B
CR-V: Re-connect the battery terminal and test
the unit for proper operation. Snap the head
unit/kit assembly into the radio trim bezel and
mount the bezel to the dash using those screws
previously removed in step #1. (see Fig. A)
PRELUDE: Re-connect the battery terminal and
test the unit for proper operation. Snap the head
unit/kit assembly into the factory bracket housing
and mount the housing to the sub-dash with (4)
Phillips screws previously removed. (see Fig. B)
2