INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 99-7515

99-7515B/99-7515HG

APPLICATIONS

Mazda RX-8 2009-2010

KIT FEATURES• DIN Head Unit Provision with Pocket• ISO DIN Head Unit Provision with Pocket• DDIN Head Unit Provision• ISO Stacked Head Unit Provision• Painted to Match Factory Finishes• TWO FINISHES AVAILABLE:99-7515B=BLACK, 99-7515HG=GLOSS BLACK

• A) Radio Housing • B) ISO Brackets • C) ISO Trim Plate • D) DDIN Brackets • E) DDIN Trim Plate • F) Pocket • G) (5) Plastic Snaps

KIT COMPONENTS

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WIRING AND ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (Sold Separately)

TOOLS REQUIRED:• Small Flat Blade Screwdriver • Panel Removal Tool

• Phillips Screwdriver • Socket Set • Cutting Tool

• 70-7903 - 2001-up Mazda harness

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Dash Disassembly- Mazda RX-8 2009-2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,2

Kit Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Kit Assembly- DIN Head Unit Provision with Pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- ISO DIN Head Unit Provision with Pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- Double DIN / Stacked ISO DIN Head Unit Provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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*Note:Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

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FM1 877 AC

99-7515 DASH DISASSEMBLY

MAZDA RX-8 2009-2010

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FM1 877 AC

BFM1 877 AC

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FM1 877 AC

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Unclip and remove the shifter trimpanel. (Figure B)

Remove (2) Phillips screws from thebottom of the radio/climate controlpanel. (Figure D)

Disconnect the negative battery ter-minal to prevent an accidental shortcircuit.

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Unscrew the shift knob counter clock-wise to remove. (Figure A)

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Remove (2) Phillips screws from thebottom of the ashtray assembly thenunclip and remove the assembly.(Figure C)

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Unclip and remove the knee panel onthe driver’s side under the steeringcolumn (Figure E) then remove (1) 10MM bolt from the side of the radiobracket. (Figure F)

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99-7515 DASH DISASSEMBLY

MAZDA RX-8 2009-2010E

FM1 877 AC

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7 Unsnap and remove the radio/climatecontrol panel including radio chasis.

Remove climate controls fromradio/climate control panel.

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Continue to kit preparation.

99-7515 KIT PREPARATION

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1 Mount the climate controls to the RadioHousing using the factory hardware.(Figure A)

2 Slide the five plastic clips provided inthis kit to the legs located on the backof the radio housing.. (Figure B)

*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

MAZDA RX-8 2009-2010

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99-7515 KIT ASSEMBLY

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Slide the DIN cage into the RadioHousing and secure by bending themetal locking tabs outward. (Figure A)

Snap the pocket into the bottom open-ing of the radio housing. (Figure B)

Slide the aftermarket head unit into thecage and secure. (Figure C)

Reassemble the dash in reverse orderof disassembly.

Locate the factory wiring harness inthe dash. Metra recommends usingthe proper mating adapter from Metraor AXXESS. Re-Connect the negativebattery terminal and test the unit forproper operation.

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Continue to final assembly.

*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION WITH POCKET

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99-7515 KIT ASSEMBLY

ISO DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION WITH POCKET

Mount the ISO Brackets to the radiousing the screws supplied with theradio. (Figure A)

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Slide the head unit into the radio open-ing until the side clips engage. (FigureC)

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Snap the Trim plate into the RadioHousing. (Figure C)

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Reassemble dash in reverse order ofdisassembly.

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Snap the pocket into the bottom open-ing of the radio housing. (Figure B)

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Locate the factory wiring harness inthe dash. Metra recommends usingthe proper mating adapter from Metraor AXXESS. Re-Connect the negativebattery terminal and test the unit forproper operation.

99-7515 KIT ASSEMBLY

DOUBLE DIN / STACKED ISO DIN HEAD UNIT PROVISION

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1 Locate the factory wiring harness inthe dash. Metra recommends usingthe proper mating adapter from Metraor AXXESS. Re-Connect the negativebattery terminal and test the unit forproper operation.

3 Snap the Double DIN brackets to theinside edge of the Radio Housing.(Figure B)

4 Slide the Double DIN head unit orstacked ISO head units into the brack-et/radio housing assembly and securethe Double DIN head unit or stackedISO head units to the assembly usingthe screws supplied with the radio.

5 Snap the double DIN trim plate into theradio housing. (Figure C)

6 Reassemble dash in reverse order ofdisassembly. (Figure C)

2 Cut and remove the center bar fromthe radio housing. (Figure A)

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99-7515 INSTRUCTIONS

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