INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-8712
APPLICATIONS
Mercedes Benz C Class
2005-2007
99-8712
KIT FEATURES
• DIN head unit provision with pocket
KIT COMPONENTS
A) Radio Housing
Antenna Adapter:
• 40-VW12 - Mercedes antenna adapter
A
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Socket Wrench • Torx Screwdriver • Small Flat Blade Screwdriver
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DASH DISASSEMBLY
99-8712
2005-2007 MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS
A
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Disconnect the negative battery
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
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3
4
Unclip and remove cover around
shift lever and cup holder. (Figure A)
Unclip and remove ashtray assembly.
(Figure B)
Remove (2) Torx screws from the
bottom of the climate control unit
B
then remove the unit. (Figure C)
C
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DASH DISASSEMBLY
99-8712
2005-2007 MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS
D
5
Using a small screwdriver push the
release clips inside the vents inward
and rotate the vents upward to
expose the (2) Torx screws behind
the vents. (Figure D)
6
7
Unclip and remove the vent assembly.
(Figure E)
Remove (4) Torx screws securing
factory radio then remove the unit.
E
(Figure F)
F
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KIT ASSEMBLY
99-8712
DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION
A
1
2
Slide the DIN cage into the Radio
Housing and secure by bending the
metal locking tabs down. (Figure A)
Slide the aftermarket head unit into
the cage and secure. (Figure B)
B
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FINAL ASSEMBLY
99-8712
FINAL ASSEMBLY
Locate the factory wiring harness in the dash and make the connection as shown.
Metra recomends using the proper mating adapter and making the connections as
shown. (Isolate and individually tape off the ends of any unused wires to prevent
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Re-connect the negative battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation.
Reassemble radio and dash assemblies in reverse order of disassembly.
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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.
A
A)
B)
C)
D)
Strip wire ends back 1/2"
Twist ends together
Solder
B
C
D
Tape
METRA / EIA WIRING CODE
12V Ignition / Acc . . . Red
Right Front (+) . . . . . Gray
12V Batt / Memory . . Yellow
Ground . . . . . . . . . . . Black*
Power Antenna . . . . . Blue
Right Front (-). . . . . . Gray / Black
Left Front (+) . . . . . . White
Left Front (-). . . . . . . White / Black
Right Rear (+). . . . . . Violet
Amp Turn-On . . . . . . Blue / White
Amp Ground . . . . . . . Black / White
Illumination. . . . . . . . Orange
Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . Orange / White
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.
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99-8712 INSTRUCTIONS
1-800-221-0932
REV. 10/07/10
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