Instruction Manual for MeTra models including: 99-5715LDS Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable 70-5715 Extension, 99-5715LDS, Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable 70-5715 Extension
Metra 99-5715LDS Dash and Wiring Kit (Black) Install and connect a new car stereo in your 1996-99 Ford Taurus or Mercury Sable — single-DIN radios at Crutchfield
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DocumentDocumentINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-5715LDS
APPLICATIONS
FORD Taurus MERCURY Sable
1996-1999
NOTE: Metra's 70-5716 must be used with 1998-1999 models.
99-5715LDS
KIT FEATURES · DIN Radio Provision KIT COMPONENTS A) Integrated Mounting Kit · B) 70-5715 Extension Harness · C) 70-5716 Harness
B
A C
TOOLS REQUIRED: Torx Driver · 86-5618 Head Unit Removal Keys · Dremel Tool
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99-5715LDS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Dash Disassembly - FORD Taurus 1996-1999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - MERCURY Sable 1996-1999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Kit Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 2
Kit Assembly - DIN Radio Provision with Pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,4
- Defroster/Power Plug Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Final Assembly .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
99-5715LDS DASH DISASSEMBLY
AND KIT PREPARATION
FORD Taurus and Mercury Sable 1996-1999
1 Disconnect the negative battery termi-
nal to prevent an accidental short cir-
A
cuit.
"A"
2 Using Metra's 86-5618, pull the factory
radio/climate control panel from the
dash. Disconnect the audio system
connectors ("A"), blower motor switch
connector ("B"), vacuum hose harness
("C"), a/c damper door switch connec-
tor ("D"), and potentiometer connector
"E" "D"
("E"). Remove the panel. (Figure A)
"C"
"B"
3 Turn the factory climate control dials into a vertical position and pull the dials off. (see Fig. A). Remove (2) hex-head screws securing the outer climate control switches and remove the switches. Unclip the center climate control switch and remove the switch. (see Fig. B). Mount the switches to the back of the Integrated Mounting Kit using the same hex-head screws. (see Fig. C). Holding the climate control dials in a vertical position, insert the dials onto the posts of the mounted switches and secure. (see Fig. D)
Continue kit preparation on next page.
Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
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Fig. D
99-5715LDS KIT PREPARATON
FORD Taurus and Mercury Sable 1996-1999
1 Remove (2) torx-head screws secur-
A
ing the mounting clips to the sides of
the factory radio/climate control
panel and remove the clips. (Figure A)
Mount the clips to the Integrated
Mounting Kit with the same torx-
head screws. (Figure B)
Fig. A
Fig. B
1 FOR MODELS WITH BENCH SEATS: Cut and remove the shaded portion of the support rib located in the bottomleft corner of the sub-dash. (Figure A)
2 FOR MODELS WITH BUCKET SEATS: Relocate the module in the sub-dash. Cut and remove 1/4" from the top of each bottom mounting tab in the subdash.
Continue to kit assembly.
A
Fig. A
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99-5715LDS KIT ASSEMBLY
DIN RADIO PROVISION
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
1 Slide the DIN cage into the Integrated
A
Mounting Kit and secure by bending
Fig. A
the metal locking tabs down. Slide the
aftermarket head unit into the cage
until secure. (Figure A)
Continue to final assembly.
FORD Taurus and Mercury Sable 1996-1999
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
1 Open the trunk, remove (4) pop-clips from the driver's side trunk liner and remove the liner. (Figure A) Locate the factory tuner on the wall of the trunk and disconnect the speaker and antenna plugs (it is NOT necessary to remove the tuner). (Figure B) Plug the speaker extension lead 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 wiring harnesses into the switch connectors (previously mounted in step #2) and audio connectors on the back of the Integrated Mounting Kit.
A
Fig. A
(located under the rear deck)
3
Fig. B
99-5715LDS KIT ASSEMBLY
FORD Taurus and Mercury Sable 1996-1999
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio. 1 Re-connect the battery terminal and test the unit, climate controls and rear
defroster for proper operation. (If the rear defroster does not work, cut the black wire on the switch plug at position "A" and connect the wire extending from the rear defroster switch to ground. (see Fig. A). Snap the Integrated Mounting Kit assembly into the sub-dash. (see Fig. B) A
Fig. B "A"
Fig. A
Continue to final assembly.
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99-5715LDS KIT ASSEMBLY
FORD Taurus and Mercury Sable 1996-1999 DEFROSTER-POWER PLUG WIRING
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio. 1998-99 MODELS: Attach the Defroster Plug and Power Plug on the back of the 99-5715 to the corresponding plugs on the 70-5716 ("A"). Attach the Power/Defroster Plug in the vehicle to the corresponding plug on the 70-5716 ("B") 1996-97 MODELS: Skip to step #1 on Page 4
A
Continue to final assembly.
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99-5715LDS FINAL ASSEMBLY
FINAL ASSEMBLY
A
(A) Strip wire ends back 1/2"
B
B) Twist ends together
C) Solder
C
D) Tape
D
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 in reverse order of disassembly using the 99-5715LDS Integrated Mounting Kit in place of the factory radio climate control panel.
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.
METRA / EIA WIRING CODE 12V Ignition / Acc. . . . . . . . . . Red 12V Batt / Memory. . . . . . . . . Yellow Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black* Power Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . Blue Amp Turn-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue / White Amp Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black / White Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange / White
Right Front (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray Right Front (-). . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray/ Black Left Front (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Left Front (-). . . . . . . . . . . . . . White / Black Right Rear (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . Violet Right Rear (-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Violet / Black Left Rear (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green Left Rear (-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green / Black
*NOTE: When a Black 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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99-5715LDS INSTRUCTIONS
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