1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.
2. Unclip and remove the center console trim panel. (Figure A)
3. Unclip the center dash trim panel.
4. Remove (4) screws securing the radio. Disconnect and remove the radio.
5. Remove (3) screws securing the radio rear support bracket and remove the bracket.

DOUBLE DIN RADIO PROVISION
- Attach the Double DIN brackets/trim
plates to the Double DIN Radio using
the screws supplied with the Radio.

FINAL ASSEMBLY
1. Locate the factory wiring harness in the dash. Metra recommends using the 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.
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.

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