INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-7581
APPLICATIONS
Nissan
Frontier 2005-2008
Frontier (XE & SE w/ No Options) 2009
Pathfinder 2005-2007 / 2008-2010 (S models only)
Xterra 2005-2008 / 2009-2010 (X models only)
Suzuki
Equator Extended Cab 2009-2010
99-7581
KIT FEATURES
• DIN Head unit provisions with pocket
• ISO DIN Head unit provision with pocket
• Double DIN Head unit provision
• Stacked ISO Mounts Unit Provision
KIT COMPONENTS
A) Radio Housing • B) ISO Brackets • C) Trim Plate • D) Double DIN Trim Plate
Harness & Antenna Adapter (sold separately)
• 70-7550 - 95-up Harness
• 70-7551 - Nissan Amp Integration Harness 95-up
• 40-NI10 - Nissan Antenna Adapter 05-09
B
A
C
D
TOOLS REQUIRED:
T20 Torx Driver • Small Flat Blade Screwdriver • Phillips Screwdriver
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99-7581
PATHFINDER 2005-2007/08-10 (s models)
NOTE:
A
Do not cycle the key while the dash is
removed or the air bag light will come on.
1
Disconnect the negative battery
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
Unclip and remove trim panel from
around cup holders in the center
console. (Figure A)
2
3
B
Unclip and remove shifter trim panel
including pocket below radio and a/c
controls. (Figure B)
Unclip and remove panel at top of
radio and remove (1) Phillips screw
underneath. (Figure C)
4
5
6
C
Unclip and remove entire trim panel
surrounding radio and including a/c
controls. (Figure D)
Remove (4) Phillips screws securing
radio to remove. (Figure E)
E
D
1
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FRONTIER/XTERRA 2005-2008/
FRONTIER 2009-2010 (XE & SE w/ no options)
NOTE:
A
Do not cycle the key while the dash is
removed or the air bag light will come on.
Disconnect the negative battery
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
1
2
B
Unclip and remove panel at top of
radio and remove (1) Phillips screw
underneath. (Figure A)
Unclip and remove entire trim panel
surrounding radio and including a/c
controls. (Figure B)
3
4
C
Remove (4) Phillips screws securing
radio to remove. (Figure C)
2
99-7581
DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISIONS
A
Slide the DIN cage into the radio
housing and secure by bending the
metal locking tabs down. (Figure A)
1
2
Slide the aftermarket head unit into
the cage and secure. (Figure B)
B
3
99-7581
ISO DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISIONS
A
Mount the ISO brackets to the head
unit with the screws supplied with
the unit. (Figure A)
1
2
3
Slide the head unit into the radio
opening until the side clips engage.
(Figure B)
B
Snap the trim plate into the radio
housing. (Figure B)
4
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DOUBLE DIN HEAD UNIT/STACKED ISO
MOUNT UNITS PROVISIONS
A
Mount the factory brackets onto the
aftermarket radio or stacked ISO
units using the hardware supplied
with the new radio.
1
Remove the (2) T-20 Torx screws
from the factory a/c vents in the
factory radio trim panel that will
secure the DDIN trim plate. (Figure A)
2
3
Secure the DDIN trim plate to the
factory radio trim panel using the (2)
T20 Torx screws removed in step 2.
5
FINAL ASSEMBLY
99-7581
FINAL ASSEMBLY
Locate the factory wiring harness in the dash and make the connection as shown.
Metra recomends using the proper mating adapter and making the connections as
shown. (Isolate and individually tape off the ends of any unused wires to prevent
electrical short circuit.)
1
Re-connect the negative battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation.
Reassemble radio and dash assemblies in reverse order of disassembly.
2
3
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.
A
A)
B)
C)
D)
Strip wire ends back 1/2"
Twist ends together
Solder
B
C
Tape
D
METRA / EIA WIRING CODE
12V Ignition / Acc. . . . . . Red
Right Front (+) . . . . . . . . Gray
12V Batt / Memory. . . . . Yellow
Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black*
Power Antenna. . . . . . . . Blue
Right Front (-). . . . . . . . . Gray / Black
Left Front (+) . . . . . . . . . White
Left Front (-). . . . . . . . . . White / Black
Right Rear (+) . . . . . . . . Violet
Amp Turn-On . . . . . . . . . Blue / White
Amp Ground. . . . . . . . . . Black / White
Illumination . . . . . . . . . . Orange
Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange / White
Right Rear (-) . . . . . . . . . Violet / Black
Left Rear (+) . . . . . . . . . Green
Left Rear (-) . . . . . . . . . . Green / Black
*NOTE: When Black a 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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