Metra Electronics 99-8713 Installation Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-8713

APPLICATIONS

Mercedes Benz SLK Class

2005-2009

99-8713

KIT FEATURES

• DIN radio provision with pocket

• ISO radio provision with pocket

• Double DIN radio provision

• Stacked ISO units provision

KIT COMPONENTS

A) Radio Housing B) ISO Brackets C) Trim Plate D) Double DIN Brackets E) Double DIN Trim Plate F) Pocket

C

B

A

Socket Set • Torx Screwdriver • Small Flat Blade Screwdriver Or Panel Removal Tool

F

TOOLS REQUIRED:

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
(Sold Separately)

Antenna adapter:

• 40-VW12 - Mercedes antenna adapter

D

E

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dash Disassembly

Mercedes Benz SLK Class 2005-2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Kit Assembly

DIN Radio Provision with Pocket.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ISO Radio Provision with Pocket .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Double DIN Radio Provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Stacked ISO Units Provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Final

Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the after

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

et radio.

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MERCEDES BENZ SLK CLASS 2005-2009

Disconnect the negative battery ter-

1

minal to prevent an accidental short
circuit.

2

Unclip and remove trim around shifter
knob including shifter boot.

Unclip and remove entire panel sur-

3

rounding shifter starting at the rear
of the panel under the parking brake
handle.

Unclip and remove the cigarette

4

lighter housing trim panel.

(Figure B)

(Figure A)

(Figure C)

DASH DISASSEMBLY

A

B

5

Open the ashtray assembly and
remove the (2) screw covers on the
screws securing the assembly.

(Figure D)

Remove the (2) screws securing the

6

ashtray assembly then remove the
whole unit including the cigarette
lighter housing.

(Figure E)

C

DE

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MERCEDES BENZ SLK CLASS 2005-2009

7

Unclip and remove the climate control
unit.

(Figure F)

8

Remove the (2) screws securing the
hazard switch panel and remove the
panel.

Open the beverage holder above the

9

radio and remove the (2) screw covers.

(Figure H)

10

Remove the (2) screws securing the
beverage holder then remove the unit.

(Figure I)

Figure G)

DASH DISASSEMBLY

F

G

11

Remove the (4) screws securing the
radio then remove the unit.

Continue to kit assembly.

(Figure J)

H

IJ

2

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DIN RADIO PROVISION WITH POCKET

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

Slide the DIN cage into the Radio

1

Housing and secure by bending the
metal locking tabs outward.

Figure A)

(

Slide the aftermarket radio into the

2

cage until it snaps into place.

Figure B)

(

Snap the pocket into the Radio

3

Housing. (

Figure C)

KIT ASSEMBLY

A

Continue to final assembly.

B

C

3

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ISO RADIO PROVISION WITH POCKET

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

Mount the ISO Brackets to the radio

1

with the screws supplied with the
radio. (

Slide the radio into the radio housing

2

until the side clips snap into place.

Figure B)

(

Snap the Trim plate over the front of

3

the Radio Housing. (

Figure A)

Figure B)

KIT ASSEMBLY

A

Snap the Pocket into the Radio

4

Housing. (

Continue to final assembly.

Figure C)

B

C

4

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DOUBLE DIN RADIO PROVISION

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

Cut and remove the center bar from

1

the Radio Housing. (

Snap the Double DIN brackets to the

2

inside edge of the radio housing.

Figure B)

(

Slide the Double DIN radio into the

3

Double DIN bracket/radio housing
assembly and secure the radio to the
kit using the screws supplied with
the radio. (

Figure C)

Figure A)

KIT ASSEMBLY

A

B

Snap the Double DIN trim-plate over

4

the front of the housing/radio
assembly. (

Continue to final assembly.

Figure C)

C

5

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STACKED ISO UNITS PROVISION

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

Cut and remove the center bar from

1

the radio housing. (

Snap the Double DIN brackets to the

2

inside edge of the radio housing.

Figure B)

(

Slide the stacked ISO units into the

3

Double DIN bracket/radio housing
assembly and secure the units to the
kit using the screws supplied with
the units. (

Figure C)

Figure A)

KIT ASSEMBLY

A

B

Snap the Double DIN trim-plate over

4

the front of the assembled Radio
Housing and stacked ISO units.

Figure C)

(

Continue to final assembly.

C

6

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KIT ASSEMBLY

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

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

Right Front (+) . . . . . Gray

Right Front (-) . . . . . . Gray / Black

Left Front (+) . . . . . . White

Left Front (-) . . . . . . . White / Black

Right Rear (+). . . . . . Violet

Right Rear (-) . . . . . . Violet / Black

Left Rear (+). . . . . . . Green

Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . Orange / White

*NOTE: When Black a wire is not present, ground radio to vehicle chassis.

All colors may not be present on all leads due to manufacturer’s specifications.

Left Rear (-) . . . . . . . Green / Black

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