Metra Electronics 99-8710 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-8710

APPLICATIONS

Mercedes C-Class 2001-2004

Mercedes CLK 2004

99-8710

KIT FEATURES

• DIN Radio Provision with Pocket

KIT COMPONENTS

A) Radio Housing

A

TOOLS REQUIRED:

Small Flat Blade Screwdriver/ Panel Removal Tool

• Phillips Screwdriver • Torx Screwdriver

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dash Disassembly

- Mercedes C-Class 2001-2004 ......................................1

- Mercedes CLK 2004 ..............................................2

Kit Assembly

- DIN Mount Radio Provision .......................................3

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Final

*Note:
Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

99-8710 DASH DISASSEMBLY

“A”

“B”

“C”

MERCEDES C-CLASS 2001-2004

Disconnect the negative battery ter-

1

minal to prevent an accidental short
circuit.

Unclip shifter trim (with gear indica-

2

tors).

Unclip and remove center console

3

trim panel.

Remove the ashtray insert by releas-

4

ing (2) plastic clips on the bottom lip
of the ashtray assembly.

Using a small flat screwdriver push

5

the lower clip (“A”) inward and rotate
the vent upward to expose (1) Torx
head screw. Loosen the Torx screw.
(It is not necessary to remove the
screw.)

(Figure A)

(Figure B)

(Figure C)

A

B

Using a small flat screwdriver push

6

the upper clip (“B”) inward and rotate
the vent downward to expose (1)
spring clip in the top corner (“C”).
Push down on the spring clip.
(

Figure C)

Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the other

7

vent and remove vent assembly.

Unclip the (2) metal clips at the bot-

8

tom edge of the climate control/radio
trim panel and remove trim panel.

Remove (4) Phillips screws securing

9

factory radio then unplug and remove
the radio.

Continue to kit assembly

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