Metra 99-6525B Dash and Wiring Kit Instruction Manual

99-6525
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Chrysler 300 2011-2014

KIT FEATURES

• ISO DIN radio provision with pocket

• ISO DDIN radio provision

• Integrated buttons and included interface for climate functions

• Painted matte black (99-6525B) or high gloss black (99-6525HG)
  Note:

• Does not retain sound from Driver Convenience Group.

• Track and launch control features from SRT Package will be lost.

KIT COMPONENTS

• A) Radio trim panel with climate controls
• B) Radio brackets
• C) Lower support bracket
• D) Pocket
• E) Metal panel clips (2)
• F) Plastic panel clips (2)
• G) #8 x 3/8″ Phillips pan-head screws (2)
• H) #8 x 1/2″ Phillips countersunk flat-head screws (2)
• Climate extension cable (not shown)
• AXXESS interface and wiring harness (not shown)

WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

• Wiring Harness: Included
• Antenna Adapter: 40-EU55 (sold separately)
• AXXESS steering wheel control interface (sold separately)

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Panel removal tool • Phillips screwdriver
• T-30 Torx driver

ATTENTION : With the key out of the ignition, disconnect the negative battery terminal before installing this product. Ensure that all installation connections, especially the air bag indicator light, must be secure before cycling the ignition to test this product.
NOTE : Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

DASH DISASSEMBLY

1. Unsnap and remove the top half of the shift knob. (Figure A)
2. Remove (1) T-30 Torx screw securing the knob and then remove the knob. (Figure B)
3. Unsnap and remove the panel surrounding the shift knob. (Figure C)
4. Using the panel removal tool, carefully unclip, unplug and remove the radio/ climate control panel. (Figure D) Note: The harness removed from this panel will connect to the climate extension cable.
5. Remove (2) Phillips screws securing the pocket below the climate control panel, and then unclip and remove the pocket. (Figure E)
6. Remove the (4) Phillips screws securing the radio chassis, and then unplug and remove the chassis from the dash cavity.
   Note: The white round cable connected to the radio chassis will connect into the Axxess interface to drive the factory display screen.
   Continue to Kit Assembly

KIT ASSEMBLY

ISO DIN radio provision with pocket

1. Attach the metal clips provided with this kit to the top and the plastic clips provided to the bottom of the radio trim panel. (Figure A)

2. Attach the lower support bracket to the radio trim panel with climate controls. (Figure A)

3. Attach the radio brackets to the pocket using the (2) #8 x 3/8″ Phillips pan-head screws provided with this kit towards the front of the pocket, and the (2) #8 x 1/2″ Phillips flat-head screws provided towards the back. (Figure B)
   Note : If the screws are not attached this way, the assembly will not slide into the dash.

4. Remove the metal “DIN” sleeve and trim ring from the aftermarket radio.

5. Slide the radio into the pocket/bracket assembly, and then secure using the screwssupplied with the radio. (Figure C)
   Continue to Axxess Interface Installation

ISO DDIN radio provision

1. Attach the metal clips provided with this kit to the top and the plastic clips provided to the bottom of the radio trim panel. (Figure A)
2. Attach the lower support bracket to the radio trim panel with climate controls. (Figure A)
3. Attach the radio brackets to the radio using the screws supplied with the radio. (Figure B)
   Continue to Axxess Interface Installation![Metra 99-6525B Dash and Wiring Kit

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AXXESS INTERFACE INSTALLATION

INTERFACE FEATURES

• Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)
• Retains R.A.P. (retained accessory power)
• Used in amplified and non-amplified systems
• Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, and speed sense)
• Prewired for an AXXESS steering wheel control interface
• High level speaker input
• Retains balance and fade
• Ability to add an aftermarket backup camera or additional video input
• Retains factory screen
• Micro “B” USB updatable

INTERFACE COMPONENTS

• Axxess Interfac
• 16-pin harness with stripped leads
• 6525 harness with stripped leads

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Cutting tool
• Crimping tool
• Tape
• Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell caps, etc.)

CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE

From the 16-pin harness with stripped leads to the aftermarket radio, connect as indicated:

• Red wire to the accessory wire.
  Note : If using an AXXESS steering wheel control interface (sold separately), there will be a Red wire there to connect as well.

• Orange/White wire to the illumination wire if applicable.

• Blue/White wire to the amp turn-on wire.

The following (3) wires are for aftermarket multimedia/navigation radios that provide these wires (if not required, tape them off and disregard them).

• Light Green wire to the parking brake.
• Blue/Pink wire to the VSS or speed sense wire.
• Green/Purple wire to the reverse wire.
• Tape off and disregard the following (9) wires, they will not be used in this application:
  Brown, White, White/Black, Gray, Gray/Black, Purple, Purple/Black, Green, and Green/Black

From the 6525 harness to the aftermarket radio, connect as indicated:

• Black wire to the ground wire.
• Yellow wire from both the 6525 harness and the loose yellow wire coming from the HVAC controller to the battery wire.
• White wire to the left front (+) speaker output.
• White/Black wire to the left front (-) speaker output.
• Gray wire to the right front (+) speaker output.
• Gray/Black wire to the right front (-) speaker output.
• Green wire to the left rear (+) speaker output.
• Green/Black wire to the left rear (-) speaker output.
• Purple wire to the right rear (+) speaker output.
• Purple/Black wire to the right rear (-) speaker output.

To the 18-pin harness:

Tape off and disregard the following (4) wires, they will not be used in this application:
Purple, Purple/Black, Green, Green/Black

• Disregard the Yellow RCA jack labeled (1), it will not be used in this application.
• Yellow RCA jack labeled (2) to either an aftermarket backup camera, or an AUX video input.

Note : This is optional if you desire to have the backup camera or AUX video image on the factory screen. If you prefer to have the image on the aftermarket radio instead, connect the backup camera or AUX video to the aftermarket radio.

INSTALLING THE INTERFACE

With the key in the off position:

• Connect the 16-pin harness with stripped leads into the interface.
  Note: The potentiometer which is located on the 16-pin harness side of the interface is for future applications.

• Connect the 6525 harness into the interface, and then into the vehicle.

• Connect the climate extension cable into the connector behind the radio trim panel with climate controls, and then into the vehicle.
  Note : This harness must be connected for the climate controls to function.

• Connect the white round cable removed from the radio chassis in dash disassembly, into the Axxess interface.
  Note : If this is not connected, the factory display screen will not function.
  Attention! For models with a 4.2-inch screen, please update the interface via the Axxess Updater available via axxessinterfaces.com. Select “4.2-inch screen” once prompted.

FINAL ASSEMBLY

1. Locate the factory antenna connector in the dash, and complete all necessary connections to the radio.
   Metra recommends using the proper mating adapter from Metra.
   Note: If using the AXXESS steering wheel control interface (sold separately), connect it after you program and test the 99-6525, with the key in the off position.

2. Initialize the kit by turning the ignition on until the radio comes on, then turn the ignition back off, then back on again.
   Note: If the 99-6525 loses power for any reason, this step will need to be performed again.

3. Test the aftermarket radio and climate controls for proper operation.

4. Mount the completed assembly into the dash using the 99-6525 radio trim panel with climate controls, and then reassemble the dash in the reverse order of disassembly to complete the installation.

FACTORY 4.3 INCH SCREEN OPERATION

1. Radio button – Show the current time
2. Player button – Not used in this application
3. Climate button – Takes you to the climate screen
4. Setting button – Takes you to the setting screen
5. More button – Shows the outside temperature and current time
6. Screen Off – Turns the display off

FACTORY 4.3 INCH SCREEN VIDEO OPTIONS MENU

1. Once in the setting screen, scroll down to the Customize button. Pressing the button will take you to the video optionscreen. (Figure A)

2. Once in the customize menu, you can select to make the Video Input 2 either:  (Figure B) • Not Used
   • Back-up (Backup Camera) is controlled by data and will only activate when you put the vehicle in reverse.
   • AUX input is controlled by data and will only work while the vehicle is in park. (Figure C)

3. After you have made your selection, tap the “Done” button located on the upper left hand corner of the screen to exit.

4. The About button will display the current software of the kit, and also the VIN of the vehicle. (Figure D)

FACTORY 8 INCH SCREEN OPERATION

1. Enter the settings menu by tapping the gear icon in the upper left corner of the screen.

2. Once in the setting menu, scroll down and tap the Customize button to enter the customize menu.

3. Once in the customize menu, you can select to make the Video Input 2 either:
   • Not Used
   • Reverse (Backup Camera) is controlled by data and will only activate when you put the vehicle in reverse.
   • AUX input is controlled by data and will only work while the vehicle is in park.

4. Tapping the About button will display the current version number of the kit, and the VIN number of the vehicle. Tap the OK button to exit.

5. After you have made your selection, tap either the X or Back (left arrow) button one time to return to the previous menu, or two times to return to the main menu.

UPDATING THE INTERFACE

Download and install the Axxess Updater from axxessinterfaces.com.
Connect the USB-MINI-CAB update cable (sold separately) between the interface and the computer. The cable will connect into the micro-B USB port inside the interface.
From the Start Menu of the computer, click on “Axxess Updater”, and then click “Update Firmware”. The interface will begin to update at this point.
Note : Please note which firmware downloaded to the interface. This will help in troubleshooting, if need be.

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References

• Home - Auto Sound
• Axxess Integrate - Comprehensive Interface Products for Vehicle Upgrades
• Metra Online | Welcome to Metra Auto Parts Online Warehouse

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