Installation instructions for AX-ADBOX2
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REV. 10/17/2014 INSTAX-ADBOX2
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capableofcompletingthesetypeofelectronicinstallations.
Ifyouareunclearastowhatyouareinstructedtodoor
believethatyoudonotunderstandtheinstructionssoasto
properlyandsafelycompletetheinstallationyou
should consult a technician who does have this
knowledge and understanding.
Failure to follow these instructions carefully and
to install the interface as described could cause harm
to the vehicle or to safety systems on the vehicle.
Interference with certain safety systems could cause
harm to persons as well. If you have any questions in
this regard please call the Help line or Metra at
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Connections to be made
From the 16-pin harness with stripped leads to the aftermarket radio:
• Connectthe(2)Redwirestotheignition/accessorywire.
• ConnecttheOrange/Whitewiretotheilluminationwire.Iftheaftermarketradiodoesnothave
anilluminationwire,tapeofftheOrange/Whitewire.
• ConnecttheBlue/Whitewiretotheampturnonwire(thiswiremustbeconnectedtohearsound
fromthefactoryamplifier).
• ConnecttheBrownwiretothemutewire.IftheaftermarketradiodoesnothaveaMutewire,
tapeuptheBrownwire.
For aftermarket radios with navigation built-in
• ConnecttheLight Greenwiretotheparkingbrakewire
• ConnecttheBlue/PinkwiretotheV.S.S.orspeedsensewire
• ConnecttheGreen/Purplewiretothereversewire.
Note: For the remaining wires, please refer to the instructions supplied with the required
wiring harness.