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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

108-FD9B

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.

Patent Pending

KIT FEATURES

• Designed speciﬁcally for the Pioneer DMH-C5500NEX 8-inch radio

• Painted scratch-resistant matte black

KIT COMPONENTS

• A) Radio bezel • B) Radio brackets • C) Back panel

TOOLS REQUIRED

• 9/32” socket wrench • Panel removal tool

• Phillips screwdriver

• T-6 & T-8 Torx screwdriver

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dash Disassembly ...............................................2-3

Kit Preparation ...................................................4-5

Kit Assembly ..........................................................6

WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

(sold separately)

Wire harness: • AXTC-FD2

Antenna adapter: • 40-EU10

A B C

Ford Ranger † 2019-Up

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speciﬁc applications

† With 4.2-inch display screen

Summary of content (8 pages)

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08-FD9B I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S Patent Pending Ford Ranger † 2019-Up Visit MetraOnline.com for more detailed information about the product and up-to-date vehicle specific applications KIT FEATURES • Designed specifically for the Pioneer DMH-C5500NEX 8-inch radio • Painted scratch-resistant matte black WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (sold separately) Wire harness: • AXTC-FD2 Antenna adapter: • 40-EU10 † With 4.
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DASH DISASSEMBLY 3. Unclip and remove the lower trim panels to the left and right of the climate controls. (Figure C) Note: Figures A-F show the 8” display model radio for illustration purposes only. 1. Unclip and remove the passenger side a/c vent & dash panel assembly. (Figure A) 4. Unclip and remove the lower dash panel. (Figure D) 2. Unclip and remove the a/c vent to the left of the radio. (Figure B) 2 Continued on the next page (Figure A) (Figure C) (Figure B) (Figure D) 386.257.
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DASH DISASSEMBLY (CONT.) 5. Remove (2) 9/32” screws securing the power port panel, then unclip, unplug, and remove the panel. (Figure E) 7. Remove (4) 9/32” screws securing the radio display, then unplug and remove. (Figure G) 6. Remove (6) 9/32” screws securing the radio & climate control panel, then unplug and remove. (Figure F) 8. Remove (4) 9/32” screws securing the radio chassis. Slide the chassis out, then unplug and remove.
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KIT PREPARATION From the factory radio & climate control panel: 1. Remove (2) T-8 Torx screws securing the connector insert, then remove. (Figure A) 2. Remove (16) T-8 Torx screws securing the back panel, then remove, exposing the circuit board inside. (Figure B) 3. Unplug the orange connector which connects the two circuit boards together. Remove (4) T-6 Torx screws securing the lower and upper panels together, then separate them. The upper panel will not be reused.
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KIT PREPARATION (CONT.) 4. Secure the radio bezel to the lower panel using (4) factory T-6 Torx screws. (Figure D) 5. Secure the back panel to the lower panel using (10) factory T-8 Torx screws. (Figure E) 6. Secure the factory connector insert into the back panel using (2) factory T-8 Torx screws. (Figure F) Continue to Kit Assembly (Figure F) (Figure D) (Figure E) REV.
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KIT ASSEMBLY 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. 1. Secure the display screen to the radio brackets using (6) screws supplied with the radio. (Figure A) 2. Secure the radio chassis to the radio brackets using (4) screws supplied with the radio. (Figure B) 3.
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108-FD9B I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S If you are having difficulties with the installation of this product, contact our Tech Support line either by phone at 386-257-1187, or email at techsupport@metra-autosound.com. 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.