Metra Electronics 95-7879 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 95-7879
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REV. 10/2/2012 INST95-7879
CAUTION: Metra recommends disconnecting the
negative battery terminal before beginning any
installation. All accessories, switches, and especially
air bag indicator lights must be plugged in before
reconnecting the battery or cycling the ignition.
NOTE: Refer to the instructions included with the
aftermarket radio.
Table of Contents
Dash Disassembly
– Honda CR-Z 2011-up ........................................... 2
Kit Preparation ....................................................... 2
Kit Assembly
– Double DIN radio provision ................................... 3
• Double DIN radio provision
• Painted and textured to match factory finish
• A) Radio trim panel • B) ISO Brackets • C) (7) #8 x 3/8” Phillips truss head screws
• D) (2) #6 x 3/8” Phillips pan head screws • E) (4) White plastic clips • F) (1) Metal clip
KIT FEATURES
KIT COMPONENTS
WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (sold separately)
Wiring Harness: • 70-1729 - Honda harness 2008-up
Antenna Adapter: • 40-HD11 - Honda antenna adapter 2009-up
• Panel removal tool • Phillips screwdriver
TOOLS REQUIRED
A
B C
D
E
Honda CR-Z 2011-up
95-7879
F

Metra Electronics 95-7879 Specifications

General

Dash Kit Type	Double DIN
Color	Black
Material	Plastic
Brand	Metra Electronics
Part Number	95-7879
Product Type	Dash Kit
Function	Install aftermarket radio

Summary

Dash Disassembly

Lower Dash Panel Removal

Unclip and remove the lower dash panel cover and the 8mm/Phillips screw.

Radio Removal

Unclip and remove the radio from the dash, then unplug and remove it.

Kit Preparation

Center Top Clip Installation

Remove the center top clip off the factory radio and install onto the 95-7879 install kit.

Clips Attachment to Radio Housing

Attach the necessary clips to the radio housing in the proper locations.

Hazard Switch Installation

Install the factory hazard switch into the 95-7879, re-using factory hardware.

Airbag Light Installation

Install the passenger airbag light into the 95-7879 using supplied #6 screws.

Kit Assembly

Wiring Harness Connection

Connect the factory wiring harness using the proper mating adapter.

Double DIN Radio Mounting

Slide the double DIN radio into the brackets and secure it with supplied screws.

Radio Housing Bracket Securing

Secure the radio housing brackets to the radio housing with four #8 Phillips screws.

Dash Reassembly

Reassemble dash in reverse order of disassembly using the supplied #8 screw.