INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-8715
APPLICATIONS
SMART FORTWO
2008-10
99-8715
KIT FEATURES
• DIN Radio Provision With Pocket
• ISO Mount Radio Provision With Pocket
• Double DIN Radio Provision
• Stacked ISO Mount Units Provision
KIT COMPONENTS
• A) Radio Housing • B) Trim Plate • C) ISO Brackets • D) Double DIN Trim Plate
• E) Double DIN Brackets • F) Pocket
Harness & Antenna Connections (sold separately)
C
B
E
• 70-1783 - Smart Car Harness
• 40-VW10 - VW Antenna Adapter
A
F
D
TOOLS REQUIRED:
• Phillips Screwdriver/ Panel Removal Tool
• T-20 Torx Screwdriver
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99-8715 DASH DISASSEMBLY
SMART FORTWO 2008-10
A
1
Disconnect the negative battery
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
2
3
4
Unclip the Hazard button switch panel.
(Figure A)
Remove (1) T-20 Torx head screw.
(Figure B)
Carefully unclip the panel surrounding
the radio, start at the top of the dash
and work your way down. (Figure C)
B
5
6
Remove (4) T-20 Torx head screws
from around the radio. (Figure D)
Remove radio and disconnect the
wire harness and antenna.
Continue to kit assembly.
C
D
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99-8715 KIT ASSEMBLY
DIN RADIO PROVISION WITH POCKET
Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
A
1
2
3
Slide the DIN cage into the radio
housing and secure by bending the
metal locking tabs outward. (Figure A)
Slide the aftermarket radio into the
cage until it snaps into place.
(Figure B)
Snap the pocket into the radio hous-
ing. (Figure C)
Continue to final assembly.
B
C
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99-8715 KIT ASSEMBLY
ISO MOUNT RADIO PROVISION WITH POCKET
Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
A
1
2
Mount the ISO Brackets to the after-
market radio using the screws sup-
plied with the radio. (Figure A)
Slide the radio/bracket assembly into
the radio housing until it snaps into
place. (Figure B)
3
4
Snap the pocket into the radio hous-
ing. (Figure C)
Snap the Trim plate onto the front of
the radio housing. (Figure D)
B
Continue to final assembly.
C
D
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99-8715 KIT ASSEMBLY
DOUBLE DIN/STACKED ISO
MOUNT UNITS PROVISION
Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
A
1
2
Cut and remove the center bar from
the radio housing. (Figure A)
Snap the Double DIN brackets to the
inside edge of the radio housing.
(Figure B)
3
Slide the Double DIN or stacked ISO
mount unit(s) into the bracket/radio
housing assembly and secure the
unit(s) to the assembly using the
screws supplied with the unit(s).
(Figure C)
B
4
Snap the Double DIN trim plate onto
the front of the radio housing.
(Figure C)
Continue to final assembly.
C
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99-8715 FINAL ASSEMBLY
FINAL ASSEMBLY
A
B
(A) Strip wire ends back 1/2"
B) Twist ends together
C) Solder
D) Tape
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.)
1
2
3
Re-connect the negative battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation.
Reassemble radio and dash assemblies in reverse order of disassembly.
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.
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 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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99-8715 INSTRUCTIONS
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REV.04/23/10 © COPYRIGHT 2010 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION INST99-8715
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