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
.
C
1
99-8710 DASH DISASSEMBLY
MERCEDES CLK 2004
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
Disconnect the negative battery termi-
1
nal to prevent an accidental short circuit.
Loosen shifter boot and pull up over
2
shifter handle.
Turn the retainer on the shifter 1/2 turn
3
to remove shifter handle and boot.
(Figure B)
Unclip and remove the shifter trim
4
panel.
(Figure C)
Remove the ashtray insert by releasing
5
(2) plastic clips on the bottom lip of the
ashtray assembly.
Remove (2) screws from bottom of cli-
6
mate control/radio trim panel.
(Figure A)
(Figure D)
A
B
Unclip climate control/radio trim panel.
7
Unplug and remove trim panel.
Remove the (4) screws securing the
8
radio then unplug and remove the
radio.
Continue to final assembly.
D
C
2
99-8710 KIT ASSEMBLY
DIN MOUNT RADIO PROVISION
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
A
Slide the appropriate bracket into the
1
trim plate aligning the holes in the trim
plate to the clips on the bracket.
(Figure A)
Slide the DDIN radio unit into the trim
2
plate bracket assembly and secure the
unit to the kit using the screws supplied with the head unit.
Continue to final assembly.
(Figure B)
B
3
99-8710 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange / White
Orange
Right Front (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray
Right Front (-). . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray/ Black
Left Front (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . White
Left Front (-). . . . . . . . . . . . . . White / Black
Right Rear (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . Violet
Right Rear (-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Violet / Black
Left Rear (+)
Left Rear (-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green / Black
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Green
*NOTE: When a Black wire is not present,
All colors may not be present on all leads due to manufacturer’s specifications.
ground radio to vehicle chassis.
4
99-8710
NOTES
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99-8710 INSTRUCTIONS
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