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Unclip the bottom edge of the radio
trim panel then lift up and out to
remove.
Remove (4) 10 MM bolts securing
3
the factory radio.
(Figure A)
(Figure B)
DASH DISASSEMBLY
A
B
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#8x3/8” Screw
#8x3/8” Screw
#6x1/4” Screws
#6x1/4” Screws
Two
#8x3/8” Screws
DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION
Choose the correct faceplate for your
1
application. The 2005-2008 Matrix
faceplate is smaller than the other
supplied faceplate.
Attach the pocket to the back of the
2
ISO/DIN Faceplate (by holding the
faceplate upside down and inserting
the right edge of the pocket into
place then pushing the rest of the
pocket onto the lip) and mount with
(2) #8X3/8” Phillips screws.
(Figure A)
KIT ASSEMBLY
A
B
NOTE: For the 2005-2008 Matrix,
break away the shaded clips along
the scored lines. (
Secure the mounting brackets to the
3
pocket with (4) #6X1/4” Phillips
screws. (
C
Figure C)
Figure B)
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Two
#8x3/8” Screws
DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION
Mount the rear support to the back
4
of the pocket with (2) #8X3/8”
Phillips screws. (
Slide the DIN cage into the Radio
5
Housing and secure by bending the
metal locking tabs down. (
Slide the aftermarket head unit into
6
the cage and secure. (
Figure D)
Figure F)
KIT ASSEMBLY
D
Figure E)
E
F
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8x3/8” Screw
#
8x3/8” Screw
#6x1/4” Screws
#6x1/4” Screws
Two
#8x3/8” Screws
ISO DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION
Choose the correct faceplate for your
1
application. The 2005-2008 Matrix
faceplate is smaller than the other
supplied faceplate.
KIT ASSEMBLY
A
Attach the
2
ISO/DIN Faceplate (by holding the faceplate upside down and inserting the right
edge of the pocket into place then pushing the rest of the pocket onto the lip)
and mount with (2) #8X3/8” Phillips
screws.
NOTE: For the 2005-2008 Matrix,
break away the shaded clips along
the scored lines.
Secure the mounting brackets to the
3
pocket with (4) #6X1/4” Phillips
screws.
C
the pocket to the back of the
(Figure A)
(
Figure B)
(
Figure C)
B
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Two
#8x3/8” Screws
ISO DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION
Mount the rear support to the back
4
of the pocket with (2) #8x3/8”
Phillips screws.
Mount the ISO Brackets to the head
5
unit with the screws supplied with
(
the unit.
Slide the the head unit into the radio
6
opening until the side clips engage.
(
Figure F)
Figure E)
(
Figure D)
KIT ASSEMBLY
D
E
Snap the Trim plate into the Radio
7
(
Housing.
Figure F)
F
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DOUBLE DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION
NOTE: 2005-2008 Matrix not
applicable.
Cut and remove the bottom portion
1
(Displayed) of the mounting brackets. (
Figure A)
2
Cut and remove the center bar from
the DDIN faceplate. (
Attach the ISO spacers to the
3
mounting brackets by inserting the
(4) bosses on each spacer into the
(4) holes in each bracket. (
Figure B)
KIT ASSEMBLY
A
B
Figure C)
Attach the mounting brackets to the
4
DDIN head unit with the screws supplied with the unit. (
Attach the DDIN faceplate over the
5
head unit by snapping the bracket
clips into the faceplate slots.
(
Figure E)
E
Figure D)
C
D
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KIT ASSEMBLY
STACKED ISO DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION
A
NOTE: 2005-2008 Matrix not
applicable.
Cut and remove the bottom portion
1
(Displayed) of the mounting brackets. (
Figure A)
Attach the ISO spacers to the mount-
2
ing brackets by inserting the (4)
bosses on each spacer into the (4)
holes in each bracket. (
Attach the mounting brackets to the
3
DDIN head unit with the screws supplied with the unit. (
Figure B)
Figure C)
B
Attach the DDIN faceplate over the
4
head unit by snapping the bracket
clips into the faceplate slots.
Figure D)
(
C
D
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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)Twist ends together
C)Solder
D)Tape