INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 95-8211
APPLICATIONS
Toyota Avalon
2000-2004
95-8211
KIT FEATURES
• Double DIN Radio Provision
• Stacked ISO Mount Units Provision
KIT COMPONENTS
A) Double DIN Trim Plate
A
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Small Flat Blade Screwdriver • Panel Removal Tool
• Phillips Screwdriver • Socket Set
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95-8211 DASH DISASSEMBLY
TOYOTA AVALON 2000-2004 (column shift models)
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
A
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2
3
Disconnect the negative battery-
terminal to prevent an accidental
short circuit.
Unsnap the trim below the cli-
mate control to reveal (2) 10 MM
bolts and remove. (Figure A)
Carefully pull air vents above
radio towards rear of car to
unsnap. NOTE: There are (3)
snaps, (2) are at the bottom sides
and (1) is at the top middle of the
vent assembly. (Figure B)
B
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5
Remove (2) 10 MM bolts from
above radio/climate control
assembly. Unplug and remove
assembly together. (Figure C)
Remove (6) Phillips screws (4
from radio and 2 from climate
control) from each side bracket to
separate radio and climate con-
trol. (Save climate controls and
brackets to reuse during kit
assembly). (Figure D)
Continue to kit assembly.
C
D
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95-8211 DASH DISASSEMBLY
TOYOTA AVALON 2000-2004 (console shift models)
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
1
2
Disconnect the negative battery ter-
minal to prevent an accidental short
circuit.
Open the center console armrest,
unsnap cover above cup holder and
remove (2) Phillips screws toward
the outside of the panel. (Figure A)
A
B
C
D
3
4
Lift up and remove shifter trim/ash-
tray assembly. (Figure B)
Unsnap black cover from under cli-
mate controls and remove (2) 10
MM bolts. (Figure C)
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Carefully pull air vents above radio
towards rear of car to unsnap.
NOTE: There are (3) snaps, (2) are
at the bottom sides and (1) is at the
top middle of the vent assembly.
(Figure D)
Remove (2) 10 MM bolts from above
radio/climate control assembly.
Unplug and remove assembly
together. (Figure E)
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7
Remove (6) Phillips screws (4 from
radio and 2 from climate control)
from each side bracket to separate
radio and climate control. (Save cli-
mate controls and brackets to reuse
during kit assembly). (Figure F)
Continue to kit assembly.
F
E
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95-8211 KIT ASSEMBLY
DOUBLE DIN RADIO PROVISION
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
1
Attach the factory mounting brackets and the Double DIN trim plate to the Double
DIN radio using the screws supplied with the radio. (Figure A)
Continue to final assembly.
A
3
95-8211 KIT ASSEMBLY
STACKED ISO MOUNT UNITS PROVISION
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
1
Attach the factory mounting brackets and the Double DIN trim plate to the
stacked ISO Mount units using the screws supplied with the units. (Figure A)
Continue to final assembly.
A
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95-8211 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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95-8211 INSTRUCTIONS
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REV. 01/03/07 © COPYRIGHT 2004 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
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