All vehicles – Metra Electronics AW-560FD User Manual

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Locate the factory wiring harness in the

dash. Metra recommends using the

proper mating adaptor and making

connections as shown. (Isolate and

individually tape off the ends of any

unused wires to prevent electrical short

circuit).

Re-connect the battery terminal and test the unit

for proper operation. Mount the Rear Support

Bracket to the back of the unit. Snap the head

unit/kit assembly into the sub-dash. (Be sure the

Rear Support Bracket engages the support shelf

in the dash).

A) Strip wire ends back ½"

B) Twist ends together

C) Solder

D) Tape

Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. Using Metra's

86-5618 or AW-FDRT, pull the factory head unit from the dash and disconnect the wiring.

B-SERIES PICKUP, ECONOLINE, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER, RANGER: Position the

Radio Housing with the radio opening at the TOP for the remainder of the installation. (see

Fig. A)

CONTINENTAL, CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, MARAUDER, MARK VIII,
TOWN CAR: Position the Radio Housing with the radio opening at the BOTTOM for the

installation. (see Fig. B)

2-SHAFT HEAD UNITS: Slide the aftermarket head unit into the kit and secure with shaft

nuts. (see Fig. A)

DIN HEAD UNITS: Cut and remove the shaft supports from the Radio Housing. Slide the

DIN cage into the Housing and secure by bending the metal locking tabs down. Slide the

aftermarket head unit into the cage until secure. (see Fig. B)

(If an equalizer will be included, slide the unit into the back of the Radio Housing and secure.

If an equalizer will NOT be included, snap the Equalizer Dummy Plate into the opening).

Fig. A

Fig. B

ALL VEHICLES

Fig. A

Fig. B

remainder of the