KIT COMPONENTS
ALL VEHICLES
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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. A
racket
et #1
Bracket
Set #4
Fig. B
APPLICATIONS
Bracket
Set #5
FORD/MERCURY 1979-91
(SEE INSIDE FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS)
2-SHAFT HEAD UNITS: Attach the Shaft Masks to the Radio Housing. Slide the
aftermarket head unit into the kit and secure with shaft nuts. (see Fig. A)
Bracket
Set #2
DIN HEAD UNITS: Using the scored lines on the back of the Radio Housing as a guide, cut
and remove the shaft supports. Slide the DIN cage into the kit and secure by bending the metal
locking tabs down. Slide the aftermarket head unit into the cage until secure. (see Fig. B)
Bracket
Set #3
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5
A
B
Bracket #6
C
D
Bracket
Set #7
A) Strip wire ends back ½"
B) Twist ends together
C) Solder
(4) #8 x ¾"
Hex-head Screws
(4) Nuts
D) Tape
(4) 3/8" Phillips
Flat-head Screws
Re-connect the battery terminal and test the unit
for proper operation.
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).
Mount the radio/kit
assembly to the sub-dash with those screws
previously removed in step #1.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips screwdriver
Cutting tool
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FORD Mustang / MERCURY Capri 1985-86
FORD Bronco / Pickup 1980-86
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Disconnect the negative battery terminal to
prevent an accidental short circuit. Open
the console storage box and remove (4)
screws exposed in the bottom of the box.
Remove (2) screws securing the emergency
brake trim and remove the trim. Unclip the
gear shifter trim and remove. Open the
ashtray and remove (2) screws exposed.
Remove (4) screws under the ashtray
opening. Remove the console. Remove (3)
screws securing the factory head unit and
disconnectthewiring.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to
prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove
(2) screws from the top edge of the dash trim
bezel. Pull out on the top of the bezel,
unhook the base and remove the bezel. If a
factory head unit is NOT present, scribe the
(4) mounting holes and radio opening onto
the bezel. Drill the holes, cut the opening
and place (4) U-clips over the mounting
positions.
Mount Bracket #6 to the Radio Housing
with (2) 3/8" Phillips Flat-head Screws and
(2) Nuts supplied. Skip to the Installation
InstructionsforALLVEHICLESonPage#7.
Mount Bracket Set #5 to the Radio
Housing with (4) 3/8" Phillips Flat-head
Screws and (4) Nuts supplied. Skip to the
Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES
onPage#7.
FORD Bronco II / Ranger 1983-88
FORD Taurus / MERCURY Sable 1986-89
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Disconnect the negative battery terminal to
prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove
(2) screws from the top edge of the dash trim
bezel. Remove the light switch knob,
cigarette lighter and ashtray. Unsnap the
black trim molding under the dash trim bezel
and remove (2) screws exposed. Remove
the bezel. Remove (4) screws securing the
factoryheadunitanddisconnectthewiring.
Mount Bracket Set #1 to the Radio
Housing with (4) 3/8" Phillips Flat-head
Screws and (4) Nuts supplied. Skip to the
Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES
onPage#7.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to
prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove
(2) screws from the bottom of the radio trim
bezel. Pry out on the edges of the bezel and
remove. Remove (4) screws securing the
factoryheadunitanddisconnectthewiring.
Mount Bracket Set #7 to the Radio
Housing with (4) 3/8" Phillips Flat-head
Screws and (4) Nuts supplied. Skip to the
Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES
onPage#7.
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FORD Crown Victoria 1984-90
MERCURY Grand Marquis 1984-90
FORD Escort / MERCURY Lynx 1985-90
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Disconnect the negative battery terminal to
prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove
(4) screws from the top edge of the radio trim
bezel. Remove (2) screws from the bottom
edge of the radio trim bezel. Remove the
climate control knobs and unclip the bezel.
Remove (4) screws securing the factory
headunitanddisconnectthewiring.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to
prevent an accidental short circuit. Open
the ashtray and remove (2) screws exposed.
Unclip the dash trim bezel and remove the
radio dummy plate. Place (4) U-nuts over
themountingpositionsinthesub-dash.
Mount Bracket Set #2 to the Radio
Housing with (4) 3/8" Phillips Flat-head
Screws and (4) Nuts supplied. Skip to the
Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES
onPage#7.
Mount Bracket Set #1 to the Radio
Housing with (4) 3/8" Phillips Flat-head
Screws and (4) Nuts supplied. Skip to the
Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES
onPage#7.
FORD Econoline 1975-91
FORD LTD / MERCURY Marquis 1983-86
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Disconnect the negative battery terminal to
prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove
(3) screws from the lower edge of the dash
trim bezel. Remove (2) screws above the
radio opening. Unsnap the right corner of
the dash trim bezel, disconnect the cigarette
lighter wiring and remove the bezel.
Remove the screws securing the factory
headunitanddisconnectthewiring.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to
prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove
the ashtray and climate control knobs.
Remove (2) screws from the bottom of the
dash trim bezel. Lift up on the bottom of the
bezel and remove. Remove the screws
securing the factory head unit and
disconnect the wiring.
Mount Bracket Set #4 to the Radio
Housing with (4) 3/8" Phillips Flat-head
Screws and (4) Nuts supplied. Skip to the
Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES
onPage#7.
Mount Bracket Set #1 to the Radio
Housing with (4) 3/8" Phillips Flat-head
Screws and (4) Nuts supplied. Skip to the
Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES
onPage#7.
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