
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-8902
APPLICATIONS
SUBARU
Impreza2008-2011
Forester2009-11
99-8902
KIT FEATURES
• DIN Radio Provision with Pocket
• ISO Mount Radio Provision with Pocket
KIT COMPONENTS
•A) Radio Housing • B) ISO Brackets • C) Trim Plate
WIRING AND ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (Sold Separately)
A
Small Flat Blade Screwdriver/ Panel Removal Tool
Wire harness:
• 70-7552 Nissan harness 2007-up
• 70-8901 Subaru harness 1990-up
Antenna adapter:
• 40-SB10 Subaru antenna adapter 2005-up
TOOLS REQUIRED:
• Phillips Screwdriver
1-800-221-0932
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B
C
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99-8902
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dash Disassembly
- SUBARU Impreza 2008-2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
- SUBARU Forester 2009-2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Kit Assembly
- DIN Radio Provision with Pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
- ISO Mount Radio Provision with Pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Final Assembly
*Note:
Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
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99-8902 DASH DISASSEMBLY
SUBARU IMPREZA 2008-11/FORESTER 2009-11
1
Disconnect the negative battery ter-
minal to prevent an accidental short
circuit.
2
Unclip and remove the trim panel
surrounding the factory radio including the a/c vents.
3
Remove (4) Phillips screws securing
(Figure A)
the radio. Unplug and remove the
(Figure B)
radio.
Continue to kit assembly.
A
B
4
2
1
3
5
MENU
TUNE/TRACK/CH
TEXT
RPT
SCAN
CD/AUX
FM/AM
SAT
PTY/CAT
VOLUME
1

99-8902 KIT ASSEMBLY
DIN RADIO PROVISION WITH POCKET
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
A
1
Slide the DIN cage into the Radio
Housing and secure by bending the
metal locking tabs outward.
(Figure A)
2
Slide the aftermarket radio into the
cage until it snaps into place.
(Figure B)
Continue to final assembly.
B
2

99-8902 KIT ASSEMBLY
ISO MOUNT RADIO PROVISION WITH POCKET
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
A
1
Mount the ISO Brackets to the radio
using the screws supplied with the
(Figure A)
radio.
2
Slide the radio into the radio housing
until it snaps into place.
3
Snap the Trim plate onto the front of
the Radio Housing.
Continue to final assembly.
(Figure B)
(Figure B)
B
3

99-8902 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.)
2
Re-connect the negative battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange
Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange / White
Right Front (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray
Right Front (-). . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray/ Black
Left Front (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . White
Left Front (-). . . . . . . . . . . . . . White / Black
Right Rear (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . Violet
Right Rear (-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Violet / Black
Left Rear (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green
*NOTE: When a Black wire is not present, ground radio to vehicle chassis.
All colors may not be present on all leads due to manufacturer’s specifications.
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99-8902 INSTRUCTIONS
1-800-221-0932
REV. 11/18/10 © COPYRIGHT 2008-2010 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION INST99-8902
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