INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-7423

99-7423KIT FEATURES

• DIN Radio Provision with Pocket• ISO Mount Radio Provision with Pocket• Double DIN Radio Provision• Stacked ISO Mount Units Provision

• A) Radio Housing • B) Radio Housing Trim Plate • C) Radio Housing Brackets • D) Double DIN Trim Plate • E) Double DIN Brackets • F) ISO Brackets • G) Pocket • H) (2) Climate Control Trim Panels • I) (2) #8 3/8” Screws

Harness & Antenna Connections (sold separately)

• 70-7552 - Nissan Harness 07-up

• 40-NI12 - Nissan Antenna Adapter 07-up

KIT COMPONENTS

A

Flat Blade Screwdriver/ Panel Removal Tool • Phillips Screwdriver • Torx Screwdriver

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TOOLS REQUIRED:

APPLICATIONS

NISSAN Altima2007-2011

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H I

Dash Disassembly- NISSAN Altima 2007 -2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Kit Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Kit Assembly- DIN Radio Provision with Pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- ISO Mount Radio Provision with Pocket . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- Double DIN Radio Provision . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- Stacked ISO Units Provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Final Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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*Note:

Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

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99-7423 DASH DISASSEMBLY

NISSAN ALTIMA 2007-2011

A

1

Disconnect the negative battery ter-minal to prevent an accidental shortcircuit.

1

Unclip and remove trim panelbetween the shifter and the radio/ cli-mate control panel. (Figure A)

2

3

Continue to kit assembly.

B

PASSAIR BAG

C

Remove (2) Phillips screws exposedbehind panel below radio/climatecontrol panel. (Figure A)

4 Unclip and remove the climate controlvent trim panel then remove (2)Phillips screws exposed behind panel.(Figure B)

5 Unclip, unplug and remove entireradio/climate control panel. (Figure B)

6 Remove (5) T-20 Torx screws securingthe radio/climate control brackets thenunclip and remove the climate control.(Retain the factory climate controls forreuse during kit assembly.) (Figure C)

99-7423 KIT PREPARATION

NISSAN ALTIMA 2007-2011

A

2

Clip the corresponding climate controltrim panel into the radio housing.Note: There are (2) different climatecontrol trim panels. One for auto cli-mate control and one for manual cli-mate control. (Figure A)

1

Attach the (2) radio housing bracketsto the climate controls using the fac-tory screws. (Figure B)

2

3

Continue to kit assembly.

B

C

Attach the bracket/climate controlassembly to the radio housing usingthe (2) #8 3/8” screws supplied withthis kit. (Figure C)

3

99-7423 KIT ASSEMBLY

B

C

A

DIN RADIO PROVISION WITH POCKET

Slide the DIN cage into the RadioHousing and secure by bending themetal locking tabs outward. (Figure A)

1

Slide the aftermarket radio into thecage until it snaps into place. (Figure B)

2

Continue to final assembly.

*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

Attach the radio housing trim platesupplied with the kit to the assembly.

3

Snap in the pocket into the assembly.(Figure C)

4

4

99-7423 KIT ASSEMBLY

B

A

ISO MOUNT RADIO PROVISION WITH POCKET

Mount the ISO Brackets to the radiowith the screws supplied with theradio. (Figure A)

1

Slide the radio into the radio housinguntil it snaps into place. (Figure B)

2

Attach the radio housing trim platesupplied with the kit to the assembly.(Figure B)

3

Continue to final assembly.

*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

Snap the pocket into the assembly.(Figure C)

4

C

5

99-7423 KIT ASSEMBLY

B

C

A

DOUBLE DIN RADIO PROVISION

Snap the Double DIN brackets to theinside edge of the radio housingassembly. (Figure B)

2

1

Slide the Double DIN radio into thebracket/radio housing assembly andsecure the radio to the assembly usingthe screws supplied with the radio.(Figure C)

3

Continue to final assembly.

*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

Cut and remove the center bar fromthe radio housing assembly. (Figure A)

4 Snap the Double DIN trim plate ontothe front of the radio/housing assem-bly. (Figure C)

6

99-7423 KIT ASSEMBLY

B

C

A

STACKED ISO UNITS PROVISION

Snap the Double DIN brackets to theinside edge of the radio housingassembly. (Figure B)

2

Slide the stacked ISO units into thebracket/radio housing assembly andsecure the units to the kit using thescrews supplied with the units. (Figure C)

3

Continue to final assembly.

*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

1 Cut and remove the center bar fromthe radio housing assembly. (Figure A)

4 Snap the Double DIN trim plate ontothe front of the radio/housing assem-bly. (Figure C)

99-7423 FINAL ASSEMBLY

FINAL ASSEMBLY

(A) Strip wire ends back 1/2"

B) Twist ends together

C) Solder

D) Tape

A

B

C

D

Locate the factory wiring harness in the dash. Metra recommends using the proper mating adapter and making connections as shown. (Isolate and individ-ually tape off the ends of any unused wires to prevent electrical short circuit.)

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

Reassemble radio and dash assemblies in reverse order of disassembly.

1

2

3

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FINAL WIRING CONNECTIONS

Make wiring connections using the EIA color code chart shown below and the instructions included with thehead 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

*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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99-7423 INSTRUCTIONS

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