*Note:
Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
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99-7511S DASH DISASSEMBLY
MAZDA 6 2009
Disconnect the negative battery
1
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
Unclip and remove the cup
2
holder/parking brake trim panel.
(
Figure A)
Unclip and remove the trim panel
3
above the glove box and down the
right side of the center console.
Figure B)
(
Unclip and remove the trim panel next
4
to the key switch and down the left
side of the center console. (
Unclip and remove the trim panel
5
surrounding the climate controls and
the shifter lever. (
Unclip and remove the vent panel
6
above the radio. (
Remove (4) screws securing the
7
factory radio. Unplug and remove the
radio.
Figure C)
Figure D)
Figure B)
A
B
Continue to kit preparation
D
C
1
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99-7511S KIT ASSEMBLY
REAR OF RADIO HOUSING
FILLER TRIM PANEL
DIN RADIO PROVISION
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
A
Attach the filler trim panel to the back
1
of the radio housing at the bottom
edge.
(Figure A)
Slide the DIN cage into the Radio
2
Housing and secure by bending the
metal locking tabs outward.
Slide the aftermarket radio into the DIN
3
cage until it snaps into place.
Snap the pocket into the the bottom
4
opening of the radio housing.
(Figure D)
Continue to final assembly.
(Figure B)
(Figure C)
B
D
C
2
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99-7511S KIT ASSEMBLY
REAR OF RADIO HOUSING
FILLER TRIM PANEL
ISO MOUNT RADIO PROVISION
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
A
Attach the filler trim panel to the back
1
of the radio housing at the bottom
edge.
(Figure A)
Mount the ISO Brackets to the radio
2
using the screws supplied with the
radio.
(Figure B)
Slide the radio into the radio housing
3
until it snaps into place.
Snap the Trim Plate onto the front of
4
the Radio Housing.
Snap the pocket into the bottom open-
5
ing of the radio housing.
(Figure C)
(Figure C)
(Figure D)
B
Continue to final assembly.
D
C
3
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99-7511S KIT ASSEMBLY
REAR OF RADIO HOUSING
FILLER TRIM PANEL
DOUBLE DIN/STACKED ISO MOUNT
UNIT(S) PROVISION
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
A
Attach the filler trim panel to the back
1
of the radio housing at the bottom
edge.
(Figure A)
Cut and remove the center bar from
2
the Radio Housing.
Snap the Double DIN brackets to the
3
inside edge of the Radio Housing.
(Figure C)
(Figure B)
Slide the Double DIN or stacked ISO
4
mount unit(s) into the bracket/radio
housing assembly and secure to the
assembly using the screws supplied
with the unit(s). Snap the DDIN Trim
Plate onto the front of the Radio
Housing.
Continue to final assembly.
D
(Figure D)
B
C
4
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99-7511S 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