99-5718 - Automobile Axxess - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Dash Kit for Radio Installation
Brand	AXESS
Model	99-5718
Compatible Vehicles	Ford Taurus / Mercury Sable (with auto climate) 2000-2003
Kit Features	DIN radio provision with pocket; ISO DIN radio provision with pocket; ISO DDIN radio provision; Integrated auto climate controls and display; Painted scratch resistant matte black
Kit Components	Radio housing (with climate control & display); ISO brackets; ISO trim plate; Pocket; ISO DDIN brackets; ISO DDIN trim plate; Temperature sensor housing; Wiring harness
Wiring Harness	Included with kit; connects to vehicle and aftermarket radio; includes color-coded wires for power, ground, speakers
Antenna Adapter	Included with kit
Tools Required	Radio removal tool (Metra #86-5618); Panel removal tool; Phillips screwdriver; Cutting tool; T-10 Torx screwdriver
Installation Steps	Dash disassembly, kit preparation (transfer temperature sensor), kit assembly (choose DIN/ISO DIN/ISO DDIN), audio wiring (bypass factory radio brain), final assembly
Special Notes	Vehicle uses remote radio brain which must be bypassed; temperature sensor must be properly positioned for climate control function
Finish	Matte black, scratch resistant
Additional Resources	Visit MetraOnline.com for updated vehicle applications; Tech support: 1-800-253-TECH or [e-mail]

Frequently Asked Questions - 99-5718 Axxess

What vehicles is the AXESS 99-5718 compatible with?

The AXESS 99-5718 dash kit is designed for Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable models from 2000 to 2003 equipped with automatic climate control.

Does the kit include a wiring harness?

Yes, the kit includes a wiring harness that connects to the vehicle's factory connectors and provides standard aftermarket radio connections. An antenna adapter is also included.

What tools are needed for installation?

You will need a radio removal tool (Metra #86-5618), a panel removal tool, a Phillips screwdriver, a cutting tool, and a T-10 Torx screwdriver.

What is the temperature sensor housing for?

The temperature sensor housing holds the factory temperature sensor assembly. It must be mounted under the dash with the vent opening unobstructed to ensure proper automatic climate control operation.

Do I need to bypass the factory radio brain?

Yes, this vehicle uses a remote radio brain located in the trunk. The kit's wiring harness bypasses it; you disconnect the brain and connect the harness directly to the vehicle's speaker and power connectors.

Can I install a double-DIN radio with this kit?

Yes, the kit supports ISO DDIN radio provision. You need to remove the center bar from the radio housing and use the included ISO DDIN brackets and trim plate.

How do I connect the aftermarket radio wires?

Use the included wiring harness. Match the wires by color: black to ground, yellow to battery, red to accessory, and speaker wires (gray, white, green, purple with their corresponding negative stripes) to the appropriate speakers.

What if I have trouble during installation?

Contact Metra/Axxess Tech Support at 1-800-253-TECH or email [e-mail]. Have the vehicle apart and ready for troubleshooting.

Is the kit painted?

Yes, the radio housing has a scratch resistant matte black finish to match most factory interiors.

Where can I find the latest vehicle compatibility?

Visit MetraOnline.com for up-to-date vehicle specific applications and more detailed product information.

USER MANUAL 99-5718 Axxess

Ford Taurus / Mercury Sable

(with auto climate) 2000-2003

Visit MetraOnline.com for more detailed information about the product and up-to-date vehicle specific applications

KIT FEATURES

• DIN radio provision with pocket
• ISO DIN radio provision with pocket
- ISO DDIN radio provision
- Integrated auto climate controls and display
- Painted scratch resistant matte black

KIT COMPONENTS

• A) Radio housing (with climate control & display) • B) ISO brackets • C) ISO trim plate • D) Pocket • E) ISO DDIN brackets • F) ISO DDIN trim plate
- G) Temperature sensor housing • H) Wiring harness (not shown)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dash Disassembly 2

Kit Preparation 3

Kit Assembly

-DIN radio provision with pocket ....4

-ISO DIN radio provision with pocket ....5

-ISO DDIN radio provision 6

Audio Wiring 7

WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (sold separately)

Wiring Harness: Included with kit

Antenna Adapter: Included with kit

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Radio Removal Tool (Metra Part #86-5618)
- Panel removal tool • Phillips screwdriver
• Cutting tool • T-10 Torx screwdriver

Attention! Let the vehicle sit with the key out of the ignition for a few minutes before removing the factory radio. When testing the aftermarket equipment, ensure that all factory equipment is connected before cycling the key to ignition.

DASH DISASSEMBLY

1. Using Metra's 86-5618, pull the radio/climate control panel from the dash. (Figure A)

2. Disconnect the audio system connectors, blower motor switch connector, vacuum hose harness, a/c damper door switch connector, and potentiometer connector. Remove the panel.

Continue to Kit Preparation

Diagram of a car interior showing a device with control buttons and a dashed line indicating alignment or connection (no text or symbols present)

(Figure A)

KIT PREPARATION

1. Remove the temperature sensor assembly from the back of the radio/climate control panel. Insert the assembly into the temperature sensor housing, then secure the assembly under the dash. Ensure that the vent opening is not blocked. This is what monitors the temperature in the vehicle for the climate control to function properly.
2. Remove (2) T-10 Torx screws securing the mounting clips to the sides of the radio/climate control panel, then remove the clips. (Figure A)
3. Secure the clips to the radio housing using the factory T-10 Torx screws.
4. Remove the factory rear support brace in the sub-dash. (Figure B)

Technical line drawing of a device casing with internal components and mounting bracket (no text or symbols)

(Figure A)

(Figure B)

Continue to Kit Assembly

KIT ASSEMBLY

DIN radio provision with pocket

1. Remove the metal DIN sleeve from the aftermarket radio.
2. Slide the sleeve into the top opening of the radio housing and secure by bending the metal locking tabs down. (Figure A)
3. Snap the pocket into the bottom opening of the radio housing. (Figure B)
4. Slide the radio back into the sleeve until it clicks in. (Figure B)

Continue to Audio Wiring

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(Figure A) (Figure B)

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KIT ASSEMBLY

ISO DIN radio provision with pocket

1. Remove the metal DIN sleeve and trim ring from the aftermarket radio.
2. Secure the ISO brackets to the radio using the screws supplied with the radio. (Figure A)
3. Slide the radio into the top opening of the radio housing until the side clips engage. (Figure B)
4. Snap the pocket into the bottom opening of the radio housing. (Figure B)
5. Snap the trim plate into the radio housing.

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(Figure A)

Technical line drawing of an electronic device with internal components and directional arrows indicating movement (no text or symbols)

(Figure B)

Continue to Audio Wiring

KIT ASSEMBLY

ISO DDIN radio provision

1. Cut and remove the center bar from the radio housing. (Figure A)
2. Snap the ISO DDIN brackets to the inside edge of the radio housing opening.
3. Slide the radio into the bracket/housing assembly, then secure using the screws supplied with the radio. (Figure B)
4. Snap the ISO DDIN trim plate into the radio housing. (Figure B)

Continue to Audio Wiring

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(Figure B)(Figure A)

AUDIO WIRING

This vehicle utilizes a remote radio brain and must be bypassed to work with an aftermarket radio.

1. Open the trunk, remove (4) pop-clips from the driver's side trunk liner, then remove the liner. (Figure A)
2. Locate the radio brain on the top of the wheelwell. Disconnect the speaker and antenna connectors, then connect the wiring harness provided with the kit to those connectors. Nothing will connect back to the tuner brain as it will be bypassed. (Figure B).
3. Route the wiring harness to the radio location up front, then reassemble the trunk liner and pop-clips.
4. Please see (4.) on the right:
5. Connect the wiring harness included with the kit to the wiring harness from the vehicle and complete all necessary connections to the radio. Test all functions of the installation for proper operation, before reassembling the dash.
6. Clip the radio assembly into the dash to complete the installation.

(Figure A)

(Figure B)

1. From the wiring harness to the aftermarket radio:

2. Connect the Black* wire to the ground wire.

3. Connect the Yellow* wire to the battery wire.
4. Connect the Red* wire to the accessory wire.
5. Connect the Gray wire to the front right positive speaker wire.
6. Connect the Gray/Black wire to the front right negative speaker wire.

7. Connect the White wire to the front left positive speaker wire.

8. Connect the White/Black wire to the front left negative speaker wire.

9. Connect the Green wire to the rear left positive speaker wire
10. Connect the Green/Black wire to the rear left negative speaker wire.
11. Connect the Purple wire to the rear right positive speaker wire.
12. Connect the Purple/Black to the rear right negative speaker wire.

If you are having difficulties with the installation of this product, contact our Tech Support line either by phone at 1-800-253-TECH, or email at [e-mail]. Before doing so, look over the instruction booklet a second time and ensure that the installation was performed exactly as the instruction booklet is stated. Have the vehicle apart and ready to perform troubleshooting steps before contacting Metra/Axxess Tech Support.

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