Metra 107-GM5B Dash kit Cadillac Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Metra
Table of Contents
Metra 107-GM5B Dash kit Cadillac
KIT FEATURES
(See Interface Installation section for more features)
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Designed for most shallow mount aftermarket radios and Pioneer modular radios DMH-C2550NEX and DMH-C2500NEX.
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Retains factory control panel and display of climate functions and vehicle customization menus on the 107-GM5B OLED screen.
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Retains audio control on steering wheel and radio control buttons on the factory control panel.
KIT COMPONENTS
- A) Center dash panel
- B) Top trim panel
- C) Radio brackets
- D) Pioneer display brackets
- E) Pioneer chassis brackets
- F) Three panel clips (top panel)
- G) Interface and wiring (not shown)
DASH DISASSEMBLY
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Using the panel removal tool, carefully unclip and remove the trim panels from both sides of the center console. (Figure A)
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Remove (2) 9/32″ screws located on both sides of the padded trim of the center console. Unclip and remove the padded trim. (Figure B)
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Using the panel removal tool, gently unsnap and remove the u-shaped trim around the lower dash pocket. (Figure C)
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Remove (2) 9/32″ screws securing the lower portion of the control panel. (Figure D)
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Pull the pocket from the top to allow the upper control panel to pass.
NAV Models -
For NAV equipped models, motorize the screen up, unclip the left and right legs securing the trim over the top of the motorized display screen, then lift up to remove the trim. (Figure E)
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Unplug the control panel and lift up enough to access the (2) 9/32″ screws and 10mm nut. Plug the control panel back in and power the screen down to remove the control panel. (Figure F)
Note: If the airbag light is unplugged during this process be sure not to cycle the ignition.
Both NAV and Non-NAV -
Using the panel removal tool, gently, unclip and remove the control panel. (Figure G)
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Remove (4) 9/32″ screws securing the radio chassis. Slide the chassis out, then unplug and remove the radio. (Figure H)
KIT PREPARATION
Non-NAV
- Unsnap the top trim panel from the control panel. (above the screen) (Figure A)
- Remove (4) Phillips screws and the factory screen. (Figure B)
- Remove (6) Phillips screws to remove the factory screen bezel. (Figure C)
NAV models
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Remove (4) Phillips screws to remove the factory screen bezel. (Figure A)
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Remove (6) Phillips screws securing the clock panel, unplug the connectors and remove the panel. (Figure D)
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Remove (10) Phillips screws securing the control button panel, then unplug and remove the panel. (Figure E)
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Remove (16) Phillips screws securing the inner housing. Unplug the lower climate controls, then remove the housing from the outer silver trim. (Figure F)
Dash Panel Assembly -
Secure the 107-GM5B dash panel using (16) factory screws. (Figure G)
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Cut off the top (2) mounting legs from the main factory climate buttons. (Figure H)
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Secure the main factory climate buttons using (8) factory screws. (Figure I)
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Connect the lower climate controls.
Caution: Make sure the keyways line up or the connector can be forced in wrong.
KIT ASSEMBLY
ISO DDIN radio provision
- Secure the radio brackets to the radio using (4) screws supplied with the radio. (Figure A)
- Reconnect the negative battery terminal and prepare for Axxess interface installation.
Pioneer Modular DDIN radio provision
Note: For steps 1 and 2, reference the installation manual provided with
the radio for which hardware to use. The display screen and radio chassis use
two different types of screws.
- Secure the display screen to the Pioneer display brackets using (6) screws supplied with the radio. (Figure A)
- Connect the RGB extension cable to the display, then route the cable downward where the factory radio chassis was located.
- Using the factory screws, secure the display screen assembly to the dash where the factory display was located. (Figure B)
- Secure the Pioneer chassis brackets to the radio chassis using (4) screws supplied with the radio. (Figure C)
AXXESS INTERFACE INSTALLATION
INTERFACE FEATURES
- Retains factory control panel and display of climate functions and vehicle customization menus on the 107-GM5B OLED screen.
- Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)
- Maintains the Retained Accessory Power (R.A.P.) feature
- Retains factory backup camera
- Provides illumination
- Provides parking brake, reverse, and speed sense outputs
- Retains audio control on steering wheel and radio control buttons on the factory control panel
- Retains warning chimes
- Retains OnStar/OE Bluetooth
- Adjustable volume for chimes and OnStar
- Can be used in non-amplified, or amplified models
- Retains balance and fade
- USB Micro-B updatable
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
- Axxess interface
- 3″x2″ OLED display
- Car side harness (LD-BX-GM8)
- Climate control T-harness (LD-SRXHVAC)
- Female 3.5mm jack (LD-SWC-F3.5)
- 16-pin harness with stripped leads (LD-2NAVAMPL)
- 4-pin to 4-pin resistor pad harness (LD-GMOS100RPAD)
- Backup cam harness (LD-BACKUPCAM-2)
TOOLS REQUIRED
- Crimping tool and connectors, or solder gun, solder, and heat shrink
- Tape
- Wire cutter
- Zip-ties
CONNECTIONS
For models without an amplifier:
From the 16-pin harness with stripped leads to the aftermarket radio,
connect as indicated:
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Red wire to the accessory wire.
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Orange/White wire to the illumination wire. (if applicable)
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Brown wire to the mute wire. (if applicable)
Note: If the mute wire is not connected, the radio will turn off when OnStar is activated. -
Gray wire to the right front (+) speaker output.
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Gray/Black wire to the right front (-) speaker output.
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White wire to the left front (+) speaker output.
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White/Black wire to the left front (-) speaker output.
The following (3) wires are only for multimedia/navigation radios that require these wires.
- Green/Purple wire to the reverse wire.
- Light Green wire to the parking brake wire.
Tape off and disregard the following (5) wires, they will not be used in this application:
Blue/White, Purple, Purple/Black, Green, Green/Black
From the car side harness to the aftermarket radio connect as indicated:
- Black wire to the ground wire.
- Yellow wire to the battery wire.
- 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.
- Blue/Pink wire to the VSS/speed sense wire.
- Ensure the 4-pin Molex connectors are connected together.
Note: The 4-pin to 4-pin resistor pad harness will not be used in this application.
Cut off and remove the resistors from the wires below the heat shrink:
Green, Green/Black, Purple, and Purple/Black
- Black/Yellow wire is used for OnStar level adjustment for models that do not come equipped with steering wheel controls. Refer to the OnStar level Adjustment section for further instructions.
- Connect the Pink wire with a red bullet connector to the Pink wire from the climate control harness. Attention! If this wire is not connected the climate control will fail to function.
- If retaining the factory AUX-IN jack is desired, connect the Red and White RCA jacks to the audio AUX-IN jacks from the aftermarket radio.
Note:
- a) The jack can only be used if it is a single jack.
- b) If the jack has a USB port as well, neither can be retained.
Note: The relay attached to the car side harness is only for audible turn signal clicks. No extra steps are required to retain this feature, so leave the relay as-is.
Retaining factory backup camera
- To retain the factory backup camera, connect the Yellow RCA jack to the backup camera input of the aftermarket radio.
DIN jack: The DIN jack will not be used in this application, please disregard.
For models with an amplifier:
From the 16-pin harness with stripped leads to the aftermarket radio, connect
as indicated:
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Red wire to the accessory wire.
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Blue/White wire to the amp turn on wire. This wire must be connected to hear sound from the factory amplifier.
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Orange/White wire to the illumination wire. (if applicable)
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Brown wire to the mute wire, (if applicable)
Note: If the mute wire is not connected, the radio will turn off when OnStar is activated. -
Gray wire to the right front (+) speaker output.
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Gray/Black wire to the right front (-) speaker output.
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White wire to the left front (+) speaker output.
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White/Black wire to the left front (-) speaker output.
The following (3) wires are only for multimedia/navigation radios that require these wires.
- Blue/Pink wire to the VSS/speed sense wire.
- Green/Purple wire to the reverse wire.
- Light Green wire to the parking brake wire
Tape off and disregard the following (4 wires, they will not be used in this application:
- Green, Green/Black, Purple, Purple/Black
From the car side harness to the aftermarket radio, connect as indicated:
- Black wire to the ground wire.
- Yellow wire to the battery wire.
- 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.
- Disconnect the 4-pin Molex connectors and then attach the 4-pin to 4-pin resistor pad harness.
- The Black/Yellow wire is used for OnStar level adjustment for models that do not come equipped with steering wheel controls. Refer to the OnStar level Adjustment section for further instructions.
- Connect the Pink wire with a red bullet connector to the Pink wire from the climate control harness. Attention! If this wire is not connected the climate control will fail to function.
- If retaining the factory AUX-IN jack is desired, connect the Red and White RCA jacks to the audio AUX-IN jacks from the aftermarket radio.
Note:
- a) The jack can only be used if it is a single jack.
- b) If the jack has a USB port as well, neither can be retained.
Note: The relay attached to the car side harness is only for audible turn signal clicks. No extra steps are required to retain this feature, so leave the relay as-is.
Retaining factory backup camera
- To retain the factory backup camera, connect the Yellow RCA jack to the backup camera input of the aftermarket radio.
DIN jack : The DIN jack will not be used in this application, please disregard.
PROGRAMMING
With the key in the off position:
- Connect the 16-pin harness with stripped leads, and the car side harness, into the Axxess interface.
- Connect the climate control harness to the radio trim panel with climate controls, then to the wiring harness in the vehicle.
- Locate the factory antenna connector in the dash and complete all necessary connections to the radio. Metra recommends using the proper antenna adapter from Metra.
Attention! Do not connect the car side harness to the wiring harness in the vehicle just yet.
PROGRAMMING THE INTERFACE
For the steps below, the L.E.D. located inside the interface can only be seen
while active. The interface does not need to be opened to see the L.E.D.
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Start the vehicle.
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Connect the car side harness to the wiring harness in the vehicle. The L.E.D. will initially be solid Green to indicate the interface is powered.
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The L.E.D. will then flash Red up to (23) times indicating which radio is connected to the interface, and then turn off for a couple of seconds. Pay close attention to how many Red flashes there are. This will help in troubleshooting, if need be. Refer to the L.E.D. feedback section for more information.
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After several seconds the L.E.D. will turn on solid Red while the interface auto detects the vehicle. The radio will shut off at this point. This process should take (5 to 30) seconds.
- Once the vehicle has been auto detected by the interface, the L.E.D. will turn on solid Green, and the radio will come back on, indicating programming was successful.
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Test all functions of the installation for proper operation, before reassembling the dash. If the interface fails to function, refer to Resetting the Interface.
Note: The L.E.D. will turn on solid Green for a moment, and then turn off under normal operation after the key has been cycled. -
Test all functions of the installation for proper operation, before reassembling the dash.. If the interface fails to function, refer to “Troubleshooting”, “Resetting the Axxess interface”.
Chime level adjustment:
- With the vehicle on, turn it off and leave the keys in ignition. Open the driver’s door; chimes will be heard.
- Wait (10) seconds, and then with a small flat-blade screwdriver, turn the potentiometer clockwise to raise the chime level; counterclockwise to lower the chime level.
- When the chime is at a desired level, remove the keys from the ignition. This will lock the chime volume at its current level.
OnStar level adjustment:
- Press the OnStar button to activate it.
- While OnStar is speaking, press the VOLUME-UP or VOLUME-DOWN button on the steering wheel to raise or lower the OnStar level.
- If the vehicle doesn’t come equipped with steering wheel controls, locate the Black/Yellow wire on the car side harness.
- While OnStar is speaking, tap the Black/Yellow wire to ground. Once the OnStar level is set, it will stay at that level until the Black/Yellow wire is tapped to ground again.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SETTINGS
L.E.D. Feedback: The (23) Red L.E.D. flashes represent a different radio manufacturer for the SWC interface to detect. For example, if you are installing a JVC radio, the SWC interface will flash Red (5) times, then stop. Following is the L.E.D Feedback Legend, which indicates the flash count of the radio manufacturer.
L.E.D. Feedback Legend
KEYNOTES
- If the SWC interface flashes Red (7) times, and an Alpine radio is not installed, that means there is an open connection not accounted for. Verify that the 3.5mm jack is connected to the correct steering wheel jack/wire in the radio.
- The AXSWCH-PAR is required (sold separately). Also, the software in the radio must be rev. 2.1.4 or higher.
- If a Clarion or Eclipse radio is installed and the steering wheel controls do not function, change the radio to Clarion (type 2) or Eclipse (type 2) respectively. If the steering wheel controls still do not function, refer to the Changing Radio Type document on the next page, also available at axxessinterfaces.com.
- If a Kenwood radio is installed and the L.E.D. feedback flashes (5) times instead of (2), manually change the radio type to Kenwood. To do this, refer to the Changing Radio Type instructions on the next page, also available at axxessinterfaces.com.
Changing Radio Type
- If the LED flashes do not match the number of the aftermarket radio, the radio will have to be manually programmed.
- Three (3) seconds after turning the key on, press and hold the Volume-Down button on the steering wheel until the L.E.D. in the interface turns a solid green.
- Release the Volume-Down button; the L.E.D. will go out indicating we are now in Changing Radio Type mode.
- Refer to the Radio Legend to know how many flashes are required to reach the aftermarket radio.
- Press and hold the Volume-Up button until the L.E.D. goes solid, and then release. Repeat this step for the desired radio number you have selected.
- Once the desired radio number has been selected, press and hold the Volume-Down button on the steering wheel until the L.E.D. goes solid. The L.E.D. will remain on for about (3) seconds, while it stores the new radio information.
- Once the L.E.D. goes off, the Changing Radio Type mode will then end. You can now test the steering wheel controls.
Note: If at any time the user fails to press any button for a period longer than (10) seconds, this process will abort.
Note: Refer to L.E.D. Feedback Legend for number of flashes, and for more information regarding specific radios.
Dual assignment instructions (long button press)
The interface has the capability to assign (2) functions to a single button,
except VolumeUp and Volume-Down. Follow the steps below to program the
button(s) to your preference.
Note: Seek-Up and Seek-Down come pre-programmed as Preset-Up and Preset-
Down for a long button press.
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Turn on the ignition but do not start the vehicle.
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Press and hold down the steering wheel control button that you want to assign a long press function to for about (10) seconds, or until the L.E.D. flashes rapidly. At this point release the button; the L.E.D. will then go solid.
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Press and release the Volume-Up button the number of times corresponding to the new button number selected. Refer to the Dual Assignment Legend. The L.E.D. will flash rapidly while the Volume-Up button is being pressed, and then go back to a solid L.E.D. once released. Go to the next step once the Volume-Up button has been pressed the desired number of times.
Caution: If more than (10) seconds elapses between pressing the Volume-Up button, this procedure will abort, and the L.E.D. will go out. -
To store the long press button in memory, press the button that you assigned a long press button to (the button held down in Step 2). The L.E.D. will now go off indicating the new information has been stored.
Note: These steps must be repeated for each button you would like to assign a dual purpose feature to. To reset a button back to its default state, repeat Step 1, and then press the VolumeDown button. The L.E.D. will go out, and the long press mapping for that button will be erased.
Dual assignment legend
- Not allowed
- Not allowed
- Seek-Up/Next
- Seek-Down/Prev
- Mode/Source
- ATT/Mute
- Preset-Up
- Preset-Down
- Power
- Band
- Play/Enter
- PTT
- On-Hook
- Off-Hook
- Fan-Up *
- Fan-Down *
- Temp-Up *
- Temp-Down *
Remapping the steering wheel control buttons
The interface makes it possible to change the button assignments on the
steering wheel. For example, the Seek-Up button could be reassigned as the
Mute button. Follow the steps below to remap the steering wheel control
buttons:
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Turn off the radio and ensure that the LED light on the interface is visible to confirm button recognition
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Within the first (20) seconds of turning the ignition on, press and hold the Volume-Up button on the steering wheel until the L.E.D. goes solid.
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Release the Volume-Up button, the L.E.D. will then go out; The Volume-Up button has now been programmed.
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Follow the list in the Button Assignment Legend to reference the order in which the steering wheel control buttons need to be programmed.
Note: If the next function on the list is not on the steering wheel, press the Volume-Up button for (1) second until the L.E.D. comes on, and then release the Volume-Up button. This will tell the interface that this function is not available and it will move on to the next function. -
To complete the remapping process, press and hold the Volume-Up button on the steering wheel until the L.E.D. in the interface goes out.
Button assignment legend
- Volume-Up
- Volume-Down
- Seek-Up/Next
- Seek-Down/Prev
- Source/Mode
- Mute
- Preset-Up
- Preset-Down
- Power
- Band
- Play/Enter
- PTT (Push to Talk) *
- On-Hook *
- Off-Hook *
- Fan-Up *
- Fan-Down *
- Temp-Up *
- Temp-Down
Factory buttons on Non NAV models:
- Seek >> – seek up
- Seek << – seek down
- Radio/band – source
- Menu/select- enters menu mode. Also enter button
- Silver dial – scrolls through menu options
- Back = back
Factory buttons on NAV models:
- Seek >> – seek up
- Seek << – seek down
- CD/AUX/HDD – source
- Menu/select- enters menu mode. Also enter button
- Silver dial – scrolls through menu options
- Back= back
FINAL ASSEMBLY
- Using the factory screws, secure the radio/bracket assembly to the dash where the factory display was located. (Figure A)
- Using the factory screws, secure the Pioneer Modular DDIN assembly to the dash where the factory chassis was located. (Figure B)
- Reassemble the dash in the reverse order of disassembly to complete the installation.
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References
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- Axxess Integrate - Comprehensive Interface Products for Vehicle Upgrades
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