
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-9305
APPLICATIONS
BMW X3
2004-2010
(NON-NAV MODELS)
99-9305
KIT FEATURES
• ISO DIN Head Unit Provision
KIT COMPONENTS
A) Radio Housing • B) ISO Brackets • C) (4) Phillips Screws • D) (4) Phillips ISO Screws
D
A
C
B
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Flat Blade Screwdriver • Phillips Screwdriver • Drill
WIRING AND ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
(Sold Separately)
• 40-EU10 - European antenna adapter
• 70-9003 - European wire harness
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99-9305
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dash Disassembly
2004-2010 BMW X3........................................................................... 1
Kit Assembly ..................................................................................... 2
Final Assembly ................................................................................. 3

99-9305
BMW X3 2004-2010
(NON-NAV MODELS)
Disconnect the negative battery
1
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
2
Unclip and remove the hazard/door
lock switch.
Unclip and remove the a/c vents
3
above the radio.
4
Remove (2) Phillips screws on top of
the radio/climate control panel facing down.
(Figure A)
( Figure B)
(Figure C)
DASH DISASSEMBLY
A
B
Unclip and remove the radio/climate
5
control panel.
Remove (2) Phillips screws securing
6
the radio.
D
(Figure D)
(Figure D)
C
1

99-9305
ISO DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION
Secure the corresponding bracket to
1
the aftermarket radio using the
hardware supplied with the radio.
(Figure A)
KIT ASSEMBLY
A
NOTE:
the aftermarket radio are too big, use
the supplied (4) Phillips ISO screws.
Using a drill screw the radio/bracket
2
assembly into the dash using the
supplied (4) Phillips screws.
Position the radio housing over the
3
radio face and secure using the factory hardware.
If the ISO screws supplied with
(Figure C)
B
(Figure B)
2
C

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FINAL 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)
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
Right Front (+) . . . . . Gray
Right Front (-) . . . . . . Gray / Black
Left Front (+) . . . . . . White
Left Front (-) . . . . . . . White / Black
Right Rear (+). . . . . . Violet
Twist ends together
Amp Ground . . . . . . . Black / White
Illumination. . . . . . . . Orange
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.
Right Rear (-) . . . . . . Violet / Black
Left Rear (+). . . . . . . Green
Left Rear (-) . . . . . . . Green / Black
3

99-9305 INSTRUCTIONS
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REV. 04/26/09
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