Metra Electronics 99-7413 User Manual

DIN HEAD UNITS: Slide the DIN cage into the Housing and secure by bending the metal
locking tabs down. Slide the aftermarket head unit into the cage until secure. (see Fig. B)
ISO-DIN HEAD UNITS: Cut and remove the shaft supports from the Faceplate. Snap the
Faceplate into the Housing and attach the ISO-DIN Spacers to the inner walls of the Mounting
Brackets by inserting the Spacer pegs into the Bracket holes. Slide the aftermarket head unit
into the back of the kit and mount the Brackets to the unit with (4) 5mm Flat-head Screws
supplied. (see Fig. C)
(If an equalizer will be included, slide the unit into the back of the Radio Housing and secure.
If an equalizer will NOT be included, snap the Equalizer Dummy Plate into the opening).
2-SHAFT HEAD UNITS: Snap the Faceplate
into the Radio Housing, slide the aftermarket
head unit into the kit and secure with shaft
nuts. (see Fig. A)
ALL VEHICLES
6 7
5
Locate the factory wiring harness in the
dash. Metra recommends using the
proper mating adaptor and making
connections as shown. (Isolate and
individually tape off the ends of any
unused wires to prevent electrical short
circuit).
A
B
C
D
A) Strip wire ends back ½"
B) Twist ends together
C) Solder
D) Tape
3
99-7413
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATIONS
CAR PAGE
NISSAN
Altima 1993-97........................................................... 1
Altima 1998-01........................................................... 2
KIT COMPONENTS
TOOLS REQUIRED
Cutting tool
Wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Equalizer
Dummy Plate
(6) #6 Self-tapping
Screws
(4) 5mm Flat-head
Screws
Fig. C
Fig. A
Radio Housing
Faceplate
ISO-DIN
Spacers
Mounting
Brackets
Fig. B
Re-connect the battery terminal and test the unit
for proper operation. Mount the head unit/kit
assembly to the sub-dash with (4) Phillips screws
removed in step #1.
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Metra Electronics 99-7413 Specifications

General

Brand	Metra Electronics
Model	99-7413
Category	Automobile Accessories
Language	English

Summary

General Head Unit Installation

2-Shaft Head Unit Installation

Steps for installing a 2-shaft aftermarket head unit using the provided faceplate and housing.

DIN Head Unit Installation

Instructions for installing a DIN aftermarket head unit into the housing using a cage.

ISO-DIN Head Unit Installation

Guide for fitting ISO-DIN units, including faceplate modification and bracket use.

Wiring and Testing

Procedure for connecting the factory wiring harness and testing the unit.

Nissan Altima 1993-97 Installation

Vehicle Preparation

Steps to disconnect battery and remove dashboard trim and factory radio.

Mounting Bracket Modification

Cutting mounting bracket ends to fit the car's dash.

Cupholder Integration

Attaching the factory cupholder to the new radio housing.

Nissan Altima 1998-01 Installation

Vehicle Preparation

Disconnecting battery and removing dash trim and factory radio components.

Mounting Bracket Modification

Modifying mounting brackets to fit the car's dash assembly.

Bracket Mounting

Aligning and mounting the brackets to the radio housing at an angle.

Final Assembly and Connection

Wire Connections

Detailed steps for stripping, twisting, soldering, and taping wire ends.

Unit Mounting

Securing the installed head unit/kit assembly to the sub-dash.