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99-8712

99-8712

by METRA

METRA (99-8712) MERCEDES C-CLASS 2005-2007

APPLICATIONS:

  • Kit Features :  Din head unit provision with pocket
  • Kit Components :  A) Radio Housing
  • Antenna Adapter :  40-VW12 - Mercedes antenna adapter
  • Tools Required :
    • Socket Wrench
    • Torx Screwdriver
    • Small Flat Blade Screwdriver

DASH DISASSEMBLY

  • Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.
  • Unclip and remove cover around shift lever and cup holder. (Figure A)
  • Unclip and remove ashtray assembly. (Figure B)
  • Remove (2) Torx screws from the bottom of the climate control unit then remove the unit. (Figure C)
  • Using a small screwdriver push the release clips inside the vents inward and rotate the vents upward to expose the (2) Torx screws behind the vents. (Figure D)
  • Unclip and remove the vent assembly. (Figure E)
  • Remove (4) Torx screws securing factory radio then remove the unit. (Figure F

KIT ASSEMBLY DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION :

  • Slide the DIN cage into the Radio Housing and secure by bending the metal locking tabs down. (Figure A)
  • Slide the aftermarket head unit into the cage and secure. (Figure B)

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
  • Re-connect the negative battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation.
  • 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.

  • A A) Strip wire ends back 1/2"
  • B) Twist ends together
  • C) Solder
  • D) Tape B C D

METRA / EIA WIRING CODE

  • 12V Ignition / Acc . . . Red - Right Front (+) . . . Gray

  • 12V Batt / Memory . . . Yellow - Right Front (-). . . Gray / BlackC

  • Ground . . . Black - Left Front (+) . . . White

  • Power Antenna . . .  Blue - Left Front (-) . . . White / Black

  • Amp Turn-On . . . Blue / White - Right Rear (+). . . Violet

  • Amp Ground . . . Black / White - Right Rear (-) . . . Violet / Black

  • Illumination. . . Orange - Left Rear (+). . .Green

  • Dimmer . . . Orange / White - 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