INST 6501 KIT FEATURES Recessed DIN opening for flush mount KIT COMPONENTS Radio Housing 2-Shaft Faceplate 99-6501 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS APPLICATIONS CHRYSLER / DODGE / EAGLE / FORD / JEEP LINCOLN / MERCURY / PLYMOUTH 1974-2003 (SEE INSIDE FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS) ISO-DIN Faceplate Snap Spacers Spacer (4) 5mm Flathead Screws (2) #6 Selftapping Screws ISO-DIN Brackets TOOLS REQUIRED Phillips screwdriver KNOWLEDGE IS POWER Enhance your installation and fabrication skills by enrolling in the
TABLE OF CONTENTS CAR PAGE CHRYSLER Cirrus 1995-00..........................1 Concorde 1993-97................... 1 Cordoba 1975-78......................2 Cordoba 1979-83......................2 E-Class 1984-93.......................3 Fifth Avenue 1984-93............... 3 Imperial 1982-83.......................2 Imperial 1990-94.......................3 Laser 1984-89...........................4 LeBaron 1976-81......................5 LeBaron 1984-85......................3 LeBaron 1986-95.....................
CHRYSLER Cirrus 1995-00 / DODGE Stratus 1995-00 PLYMOUTH Breeze 1996-99 1 2 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, pry out on the edges of the radio trim bezel. Unclip the bezel and remove. Remove (2) 3/8" hex-head screws securing the factory head unit and disconnect the wiring. Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the Radio Housing EXCEPT the shaded tabs. Skip to the Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #20.
CHRYSLER Cordoba 1975-78 / PLYMOUTH Fury 1975-78 DODGE Charger 1974-78 / Magnum XE 1978-79 1 2 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove (4) Phillips screws from the bottom edge of the radio trim bezel. Remove (2) Phillips screws above the radio opening. Unscrew the retainer ring securing the remote mirror control and remove the bezel. Remove (2) 3/8" hex-head screws securing the factory head unit and disconnect the wiring.
CHRYSLER E-Class 1983-84 / LeBaron 1982-85 / New Yorker 1983-87 DODGE Aries 1981-89 / 400 1982-83 / 600 1983-87 PLYMOUTH Caravelle 1985-87 / Reliant 1981-89 1 2 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove (3) Phillips screws from the top edge of the dash trim bezel. Remove (3) Phillips screws from the bottom edge of the dash trim bezel. Unclip the bezel and disconnect the wiring.
CHRYSLER Laser 1984-89 / DODGE Daytona 1984-89 1 2 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove (2) Phillips screws from the base of the dash trim bezel. Pull out on the lower edge of the bezel and remove. Remove (2) 3/8" hexhead screws securing the factory head unit and disconnect the wiring. Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the Radio Housing EXCEPT the shaded tabs. Skip to the Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #20.
CHRYSLER LeBaron GTS 1985-94 DODGE Lancer 1985-89 1 2 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove (5) torx-head screws from the top of the dash trim bezel. Remove (2) torx-head screws below the radio opening. Remove (1) torxhead screw from the upper-left corner of the radio opening. Remove (4) torx-head screws from the lower-left area of the dash trim bezel. Unclip the bezel and remove.
CHRYSLER Sebring / DODGE Avenger 1995-00 1 2 Fig. A Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Unclip the radio trim bezel and remove. Remove (2) #10 Phillips screws securing the factory head unit and disconnect the wiring. Fig. B Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the Radio Housing EXCEPT the shaded tabs. Skip to the Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #20.
CHRYSLER Town & Country 1990-95 DODGE Caravan 1984-90 / PLYMOUTH Voyager 1984-90 1 2 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Reach behind the ashtray and release the rear tab on the ashtray housing. Remove (2) screws from the bottom edge of the dash trim bezel. Remove (3) screws from the top edge of the dash trim bezel. Unsnap the left edge of the bezel and remove. Remove (2) 3/8" hexhead screws securing the factory head unit and disconnect the wiring.
DODGE Caravan 1996-00 CHRYSLER Town & Country / PLYMOUTH Voyager 1996-00 1 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Pull the ashtray forward. Unsnap the plastic trim piece located below the radio trim bezel and remove (2) Phillips screws exposed. Remove (2) Phillips screws above the radio opening. Unclip the dash trim bezel, disconnect the climate control wiring and remove the bezel.
DODGE Dakota 1987-96 1 2 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove (8) torx-head screws from the dash trim bezel. Remove (2) Phillips screws from the lower steering column trim and remove. Remove (1) Phillips screw from each side of the steering column. Unclip the dash trim bezel and remove. Remove (2) Phillips screws securing the factory head unit and disconnect the wiring. Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the Radio Housing EXCEPT the shaded tabs.
DODGE Daytona 1990-93 1 2 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Pull out on the dash trim bezel and remove. Remove (2) screws from each side of the lower console (this will allow easier radio removal). Remove (2) screws securing the factory head unit and disconnect the wiring. Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the Radio Housing EXCEPT the shaded tabs. Skip to the Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #20.
DODGE Neon 1994-99 / PLYMOUTH Neon 1994-99 1 2 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove the ashtray. Unclip the radio trim bezel and remove. Remove (2) 3/8" hex-head screws securing the factory head unit and disconnect the wiring. Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the Radio Housing EXCEPT the shaded tabs. Skip to the Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #20.
DODGE Pickup / Ramcharger 1974-80 PLYMOUTH Trailduster 1974-80 1 2 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove (4) Phillips screws from the top edge of the dash trim bezel. Remove (7) Phillips screws from the face of the dash trim bezel. Remove (3) Phillips screws under the dash trim bezel. Unclip the bezel and remove. Remove (2) 3/8" hex-head screws securing the factory head unit and disconnect the wiring.
DODGE Ram 1994-01,Ram 2500/3500 2002 1 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove the ashtray. Remove (2) Phillips screws exposed in the ashtray cavity and remove the ashtray bracket. Remove the cupholder. Remove (2) Phillips screws exposed in the cupholder cavity and remove the cupholder bracket. Unclip the dash trim bezel, pull the bezel over the steering column and remove.
DODGE Spirit / PLYMOUTH Acclaim 1989-95 1 2 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Unclip the dash trim bezel and remove. Remove the screws securing the side console trim pieces. Pull the right trim piece out and remove (1) hex-head bolt exposed. Remove (1) hex-head bolt securing the bottom-left corner of the factory head unit and disconnect the wiring. Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the Radio Housing EXCEPT the shaded tabs.
FORD Aerostar 1985-91 1 2 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove (2) Phillips screws from the base of the dash panel. Pry down on the (2) tabs located at the top of the radio trim bezel and remove the bezel. Remove (4) screws securing the factory head unit and disconnect the wiring. Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the Radio Housing EXCEPT the shaded tabs. Skip to the Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #20.
FORD Crown Victoria / LTD 1979-90 MERCURY Grand Marquis / Marquis 1979-90 1 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Open the ashtray and remove (2) Phillips screws exposed. Remove the dash trim bezel. Remove (4) screws securing the factory head unit and disconnect the wiring. 2 Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the Radio Housing EXCEPT the shaded tabs. Skip to the Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #20.
JEEP Cherokee 1997-01 1 2 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Unclip the dash trim bezel. Remove (2) #10 hexhead screws securing the factory head unit and disconnect the wiring. Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the Radio Housing EXCEPT the shaded tabs. Skip to the Installation Instructions for ALL VEHICLES on Page #20. JEEP Grand Cherokee 1993-95 1 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.
JEEP Grand Cherokee 1996-98 1 2 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Unsnap the climate control/wiper control trim panel and remove. Remove (5) Phillips screws from the top of the radio/instrument cluster trim bezel. Remove (4) Phillips screws from the bottom of the radio/instrument cluster trim bezel. Pry out on the bottom edge of the bezel and remove. Remove (2) 3/8" hexhead screws securing the factory head unit and disconnect the wiring.
LINCOLN Continental 1985-87 1 2 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Remove (2) #8 Phillips screws below the radio opening. Open the ashtray and remove (2) #8 Phillips screws (it is NOT necessary to remove the center screw). Unclip the dash trim bezel and remove. Remove (4) hexhead screws securing the factory head unit and disconnect the wiring. Cut and remove all mounting tabs on the Radio Housing EXCEPT the shaded tabs.
ALL VEHICLES 2b Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C DIN HEAD UNITS: If a surface-mount installation is desired, insert the Spacer into the Radio Housing. Slide the DIN cage into the kit and secure by bending the metal locking tabs down. Slide the aftermarket head unit into the cage until secure. (see Fig. A). If an intermediatemount installation is desired, attach the Snap Spacers to the outer walls of the radio opening. Slide the DIN cage into the Radio Housing and secure by bending the metal locking tabs down.
5 Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C Fig. D Fig. E FORD / LINCOLN / MERCURY: Mount the head unit/kit assembly to the sub- dash with (4) screws previously removed in step #1.(see Fig. A) CHRYSLER / DODGE / PLYMOUTH / EAGLE / JEEP (Excluding GRAND CHEROKEE Mount the head unit/kit 1993-95, CIRRUS, STRATUS, BREEZE, SEBRING, AVENGER): assembly to the sub-dash with (2) 3/8" hex-head screws previously removed in step #1. (see Fig.
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