INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-7861
APPLICATIONS
Honda Pilot
•2003-2008
•2006-2008 (Without Factory Navigation)
99-7861
KIT FEATURES
• Recessed DIN
• Pocket
• ISO Head Unit Provision With Pocket
KIT COMPONENTS
A) “L” Radio Housing • B) “E” Radio Housing • C) Pocket • D) Rear Support Bracket • E) ISO Brackets
F) ISO Trimplate • G) (2) # 8x3/8” Phillips Truss Head Screws H) (2) # 8x3/8” Phillips Pan Head Screws
B
C
A
G
D
E
F
H
WIRING AND ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (Sold Separately)
Harness:
• 70-1721 - Honda/Acura harness 1998-up
Antenna Adapter:
• 40-HD10 - Honda antenna adapter 2005-up
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Small Flat Blade Screwdriver/ • Panel Removal Tool • Phillips Screwdriver • Socket Set
1-800-221-0932
© COPYRIGHT 2004-2009 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION REV. 06-29-09
DASH DISASSEMBLY
99-7861
HONDA PILOT 2003-2008
A
Disconnect the negative battery
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
1
2
Using a small flat blade screwdriver
remove the blank plate from upper
right side of radio trim panel.
(Figure A)
Unsnap radio trim panel. Unplug
switches and remove panel.
(Figure B)
3
4
B
Remove (4)10mm bolts securing
radio, unplug and remove radio.
(Figure C)
C
1
DASH DISASSEMBLY
99-7861
HONDA PILOT 2006-2008
(Without Factory Navigation)
A
Disconnect the negative battery
1
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
2
Remove (2) screws from the top
of the instrument panel trim.
Unclip and remove the instru-
ment panel trim. (Figure A)
Unclip and remove the left center
trim panel. (Figure B)
3
4
B
Unclip the radio trim panel.
Unplug and remove the panel.
(Figure C)
5
Remove the (4) screws securing
the radio. Unplug and remove
the radio. (Figure D)
Continue to kit assembly.
C
D
2
KIT ASSEMBLY
99-7861
HONDA PILOT
•2003-2008
•2006-2008 (Without Factory Navigation)
1
Select the proper radio housing for
your vehicle. EX models use radio
housing (E) and LX models use radio
housing (L). The radio housings are
labeled on one of the mounting tabs.
(Figure A)
A
Mount the pocket to the back of the
radio housing with the (2) #8x3/8”
phillips pan head screws supplied.
(Notches on the pocket must be on
top.) (Figure B)
2
3
B
Mount the rear support bracket to
the back of the pocket with the (2)
#8x3/8” Phillips truss head screws
supplied. (Figure C)
C
3
KIT ASSEMBLY
99-7861
DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION WITH POCKET
A
Slide DIN cage (supplied with radio)
into the assembled radio housing
from the front. (Figure A)
1
2
3
Secure DIN cage to radio housing by
bending the locking tabs outward.
(Figure A)
Slide the radio into the DIN cage
until it snaps into place. (Figure B)
B
4
KIT ASSEMBLY
99-7861
ISO HEAD UNIT PROVISION WITH POCKET
A
Align the holes in the ISO brackets
with the holes in the radio. Mount
the brackets to the radio using
screws supplied with the radio.
(Figure A)
1
Slide the radio/bracket assembly into
the assembled radio housing until it
snaps into place. (Figure B)
2
3
Snap the ISO trimplate onto the front
B
of the assembled radio and housing.
(Figure B)
NOTE: To remove the radio unsnap
and remove the ISO trimplate. Using
a flat blade screwdriver disengage
ISO brackets from the radio housing
and slide radio out of radio housing.
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FINAL ASSEMBLY
99-7861
FINAL ASSEMBLY
A
B
A)
B)
C)
D)
Strip wire ends back 1/2"
Twist ends together
Solder
Tape
C
D
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.)
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.
METRA / EIA WIRING CODE
12V Ignition / Acc . . . Red
Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . Orange / White
Right Front (+) . . . . . White
12V Batt / Memory . . Yellow
Ground . . . . . . . . . . . Black*
Power Antenna . . . . . Blue
Left Front (-). . . . . . . White / Black
Right Rear (+). . . . . . Violet
Amp Turn-On . . . . . . Blue / White
Amp Ground . . . . . . . Black / White
Illumination. . . . . . . . Orange
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.
1-800-221-0932
Rev. 06/29/09
© COPYRIGHT 2004-2009 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
INST99-7861
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