INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 95-7861
APPLICATIONS
Honda Pilot
•2003-2005
•2006-2008 (Without Factory Navigation)
95-7861
KIT FEATURES
• Double DIN Radio Provision
• Stacked ISO Mount Units Provision
KIT COMPONENTS
A) “LX” Double DIN Trim Plate B) “EX” Double DIN Trim Plate C) Double DIN Brackets
C
A
B
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Small Flat Blade Screwdriver/ • Panel Removal Tool
• Phillips Screwdriver • Socket Set
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95-7861 DASH DISASSEMBLY
HONDA PILOT 2003-2005
A
1
2
Disconnect the negative battery-
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
Using a small flat blade screw-
driver remove the blank plate
from upper right side of radio
trim panel. (Figure A)
Unsnap radio trim panel. Unplug
switches and remove panel. (Figure B)
3
4
Remove (4) 10mm bolts securing
radio, unplug and remove radio.
(Figure C)
B
Continue to kit assembly.
C
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95-7861 DASH DISASSEMBLY
HONDA PILOT 2006-2008
(Without Factory Navigation)
A
1
2
Disconnect the negative battery-
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
Remove (2) screws from the top
of the instrument panel trim.
Unclip and remove the instrument
panel trim. (Figure A)
Unclip and remove the left center trim
panel. (Figure B)
3
4
Unclip the radio trim panel.
Unplug and remove the panel.
(Figure C)
B
5
Remove the (4) screws securing
the radio. Unplug and remove the
radio. (Figure D)
Continue to kit assembly.
C
D
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95-7861 KIT ASSEMBLY
DOUBLE DIN RADIO PROVISION
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
NOTE: Select the proper radio housing for your vehicle. EX models use the (EX)
Double DIN Trim Plate and LX models use the (LX) Double DIN Trim Plate.
A
Snap the Double DIN brackets to the
inside edge of the Double DIN trim
plate. (Figure A)
1
2
Slide the Double DIN radio into the
bracket/trim plate assembly and
secure the radio to the assembly using
the screws supplied with the radio.
(Figure B)
Continue to final assembly.
B
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95-7861 KIT ASSEMBLY
STACKED ISO UNITS PROVISION
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
NOTE: Select the proper radio housing for your vehicle. EX models use the (EX)
Double DIN Trim Plate and LX models use the (LX) Double DIN Trim Plate.
A
1
2
Snap the Double DIN brackets to
the inside edge of the Double DIN
trim plate. (Figure A)
Slide the stacked ISO units into
the bracket/trim plate assembly
and secure the units to the
assembly using the screws sup-
plied with the units. (Figure B)
Continue to final assembly.
B
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95-7861 FINAL ASSEMBLY
FINAL ASSEMBLY
A
B
(A) Strip wire ends back 1/2"
B) Twist ends together
C) Solder
D) Tape
C
D
Locate the factory wiring harness in the dash. Metra recommends using the
proper mating adapter and making connections as shown. (Isolate and individ-
ually tape off the ends of any unused wires to prevent electrical short circuit.)
1
2
3
Re-connect the negative battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation.
Reassemble radio and dash assemblies in reverse order of disassembly.
FINAL WIRING CONNECTIONS
Make wiring connections using the EIA color code chart shown below and the instructions included with the
head unit. Metra recommends making connections as shown below; Strip, Splice, Solder, Tape. Isolate and
individually tape off ends of any unused wires to prevent electrical short circuit.
METRA / EIA WIRING CODE
12V Ignition / Acc. . . . . . . . . . Red
Right Front (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray
12V Batt / Memory. . . . . . . . . Yellow
Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black*
Power Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . Blue
Right Front (-). . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray/ Black
Left Front (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . White
Left Front (-). . . . . . . . . . . . . . White / Black
Right Rear (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . Violet
Amp Turn-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue / White
Amp Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black / White
Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange
Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange / White
Right Rear (-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Violet / Black
Left Rear (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green
Left Rear (-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green / Black
*NOTE: When a Black wire is not present, ground radio to vehicle chassis.
All colors may not be present on all leads due to manufacturer’s specifications.
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95-7861 INSTRUCTIONS
1-800-221-0932
REV. 05/29/08 © COPYRIGHT 2004-2008 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION INST95-7861
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