INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-5718

APPLICATIONS

FORD TAURUS 2000 - 2003 99-5718

KIT FEATURES

ISO & DIN Head Unit Provision w/ Pocket DDIN Head unit provisions Integrated auto climate controls and display Painted Scratch Resistant Matte Black

KIT COMPONENTS

A) Radio Housing B) ISO Brackets C) ISO Trim Plate D) Pocket E) DDIN Brackets F) DDIN Trim Plate G) In-Car Temp Sensor Housing H) Harness Extension

TOOLS REQUIRED

Radio Removal Tool (Metra Part #86-5618) Phillips Screwdriver Panel Removal Tool Socket Set Cutting Tool or File T10 Torx Screwdirver

REV. 1/20/2010

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99-5718

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DASH DISASSEMBLY

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KIT PREPARATION KIT ASSEMBLY
*NOTE: This product has software that can be flashed via the AXXESS USB-CAB cable and AXXESSINTERFACE.COM. Please contact the Metra tech support team if you feel this product is not performing properly. *NOTE: Refer Also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

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99-5718 DASH DISASSEMBLY

FORD TAURUS 2000- 2003
1 Disconnect the negative
battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. the factory radio/climate control panel from the dash. (Fig. A) connectors, blower motor switch connector, vacuum hose harness, a/c damper door switch connector, and potentiometer connector. Remove the panel.
2 Using Metras 86-5618, pull
3 Disconnect the audio system
4 Remove (2) torx-head screws
securing the mounting clips to the sides of the factory radio/climate control panel and remove the clips. (Fig. B) Integrated Mounting Kit with the same torx-head screws.

5 Mount the clips to the

99-5718 KIT PREPARATION
Remove the In-Car temp A sensor housing from the back of the factory control panel. Insert into the included In-Car temp sensor housing and mount the assembly under the dash. port in the sub-dash. (Fig. A)

Fig. A

Back wall

AUDIO WIRING

Open the trunk, remove (4) popclips from the drivers side trunk liner and remove the liner. (see Fig. A) ocate the factory tuner on the wall of the trunk and disconnect the speaker and antenna plugs (it is NOT necessary to remove the tuner). (see Fig. B). Plug the 70-5715 into the unit speaker plug and the antenna extension lead into the unit antenna plug. Slide the extension harness through the space in the back seat between the seat back and seat bottom. Unclip the rocker trim, tuck the extension harness under the carpet and stretch the harness to the back of the dash. (Replace the rocker trim when completed). Splice the speaker leads on the extension harness into the rear of the aftermarket head unit. Plug the factory wiringharnesses into the switch connectors (previously mounted in step #2) and audio connectors on the back of the Integrated Mounting Kit.

Inside edge of sub-dash

Fig. B
(located under the rear deck)
2 Remove the factory rear sup-

Continue to Kit Assembly

DDIN/STACKED ISO DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION
. Continued from Pg.5 Snap the double DIN trim plate into the radio housing. (Fig. B) Continue to Audio Wiring.

DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION

Locate the factory wiring har- A ness in the dash. Metra recommends using the proper mating adapters (included) from Metra and AXXESS to integrate your new radio. Re-connect the negative battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation. Radio Housing and secure by bending the metal locking tabs down. (Fig. A) bottom opening of the radio housing. (Fig. B) unit into the cage and secure. (Fig. B)

2 Slide the DIN cage into the
3 Snap the pocket into the
4 Slide the aftermarket head
Continue to Audio Wiring.
ISO DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION
Locate the factory wiring har- A ness in the dash. Metra recommends using the proper mating adapters (included) from Metra and AXXESS to integrate your new radio. Reconnect the negative battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation. head unit with the screws supplied with the unit. (Fig. A)
Locate the factory wiring har- A ness in the dash. Metra recommends using the proper mating adapters (included) from Metra and AXXESS to integrate your new radio. Reconnect the negative battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation. bar from the radio housing. (Fig.A) ets to the inside edge of the Double DIN trim plate.
2 Mount the ISO Brackets to the B 3 Snap the pocket into the bot-
2 Cut and remove the center
tom opening of the radio housing. (Fig. B) dio opening until the side clips engage. (Fig. B) Radio Housing.
3 Snap the Double DIN brack-
4 Slide the head unit into the ra-
4 Slide the Double DIN head
5 Snap the Trim plate into the
unit or stacked ISO head units into the bracket/radio housing assembly and secure the Double DIN head unit or stacked ISO head units to the assembly using the screws supplied with the radio. (Fig. B)

Continued on Pg. 6