INST 7500
KIT COMPONENTS
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Fig. A
Fig. C
Radio
Housing #1
99-7500
DW-7501
Fig. B
Fig. E
Fig. D
B-SERIES PICKUP: Re-connect the battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation.
Mount Bracket Set #1 to the Housing with (4) ½" Hex-head Screws supplied. Mount the
head unit/kit assembly to the back of the dash trim bezel with (4) screws removed in step #1
and re-attach the bezel. (see Fig. A)
323 1986-89, 626 / MX6 (models using Radio Housing #2): Re-connect the battery terminal
and test the unit for proper operation. Mount the head unit/kit assembly to the back of the dash
trim bezel with (4) 3/8" Phillips Screws supplied and re-attach the bezel. (see Fig. B)
626 / MX6 (models using Radio Housing #1: Re-connect the battery terminal and test the
unit for proper operation. Mount the head unit/kit assembly to the back of the dash trim bezel
with (8) 3/8" Phillips Screws supplied and re-attach the bezel. (see Fig. C)
323 1990-94, MPV, PROTEGE: Re-connect the battery terminal and test the unit for proper
operation. Mount the head unit/kit assembly to the sub-dash with (4) ¾" Hex-head Screws
supplied. (see Fig. D)
Radio
Housing #2
Trimplate
Filler Bar
(8) 3/8" Phillips
Screws
(6) ¾" Hex-head Screws
(6) 3/8" Hex-head Screws
(4) ½" Hex-head
Screws
Bracket Set #1
Equalizer
Dummy
Plate
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips screwdriver
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATIONS
CAR PAGE
MAZDA
323 1986-89*...............................................................................1
323 1990-94*...............................................................................1
626 (models w/factory receiver/tape deck/eq/pocket) 1986-92....2
626 (models w/factory receiver/pocket) 1986-92* ......................2
929 1988-91.................................................................................3
B-Series Pickup 1986-93................................................................3
Miata 1990-99..............................................................................4
MPV 1989-95*.............................................................................. 4
MX6 (models w/factory receiver/tape deck/eq/pocket) 1986-92...2
MX6 (models w/factory receiver/pocket) 1986-92*....................... 2
Protege 1990-94*......................................................................... 1
RX-7 1986-91............................................................................... 5
* For aftermarket DIN head unit installations, order Metra's 99-7501
For models with pockets 3¾" or taller, order Metra's 99-7501
929, MIATA, RX-7: Re-connect the battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation.
Mount the head unit/kit assembly to the back of the dash trim bezel with (6) 3/8" Hex-head
Screws supplied and re-attach the bezel. (see Fig. E)
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Cutting tool
Socket wrench
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MAZDA 323 1986-89
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3b
Fig. A
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to
prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove
the ashtray and (2) screws exposed in the
ashtray cavity. Unclip the radio trim bezel
and disconnect the wiring. Remove (4)
screws securing the factory dummy plate to
the back of the bezel and discard the plate.
MAZDA 323 / Protege 1990-94
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"E"
Cut and remove all mounting tabs on Radio
Housing #2 EXCEPT tabs "E". The
mounting tabs can be identified by the
stamped letter on the back of each tab. Skip
to the Installation Instructions for ALL
VEHICLES on Page #5.
"E"
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"D"
"D"
DIN HEAD UNITS: For models using Radio Housing #1, cut and remove the shaft supports.
Slide the DIN cage into the Housing and secure by bending the metal locking tabs down. Slide
the aftermarket head unit into the cage until secure. (see Fig. A)
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Fig. A
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A
B
C
D
A) Strip wire ends back ½"
B) Twist ends together
C) Solder
D) Tape
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to
prevent an accidental short circuit. Gently
pry out on the radio trim bezel and remove.
Remove (4) screws securing the factory
head unit and disconnect the wiring.
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Cut and remove all mounting tabs on Radio
Housing #2 EXCEPT tabs "D". The
mounting tabs can be identified by the
stamped letter on the back of each tab. Skip
to the Installation Instruc-tions for ALL
VEHICLES on Page #5.
Fig. B
IF AN EQUALIZER WILL BE INCLUDED: Slide
the aftermarket equalizer into the back of the
Radio Housing. Using the hardware included
with the equalizer, mount the unit to the kit. (see
Fig. A)
IF AN EQUALIZER WILL NOT BE INCLUDED:
Snap the Equalizer Dummy Plate into the Radio
Housing. (see Fig. B)
Locate the factory wiring harness in the
dash. Metra recommends using the
proper mating adaptor and making
connections as shown. (Isolate and
individually tape off the ends of any
unused wires to prevent electrical short
circuit).
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