Metra 70-5514 Specification

Brand: Metra

Model: 70-5514

Category: Power cables

Type: Specification

Metra 70-5514 is a versatile wiring harness designed to simplify the integration of aftermarket audio components with your vehicle's factory sound system. It enables you to retain the original speakers and amplifier while replacing the factory radio with an aftermarket unit, or to add an external amplifier to your existing factory radio. The harness features color-coded wires for easy identification and includes an amplifier bypass cable for seamless integration. Installation is straightforward, requiring basic tools and following the detailed instructions provided.

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INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

AW-WHFPS/CK-WHFPS

DW-5514

REV. 04/14/06 INST70-5514

KIT COMPONENTS

• Cutting Tool • Tape • Crimping Tool • Connectors

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INST

ALLATION

STRIP

SPLICE

SOLDER

TAPE

FINAL WIRING CONNECTIONS

METRA / EIA WIRING CODE

12V Ignition / Acc. . . . . . . . . . Red

12V Batt / Memory. . . . . . . . . Yellow

Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black*

Power Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . Blue

Amp Turn-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue / White

Amp Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black / White

Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange

Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange / White

Right Front (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray

Right Front (-). . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray / Black

Left Front (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . White

Left Front (-). . . . . . . . . . . . . . White / Black

Right Rear (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . Violet

Right Rear (-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Violet / Black

Left Rear (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green

Left Rear (-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green / Black

*NOTE: When Black wire is not present, ground radio to vehicle chassis.

All colors may not be present on all leads due to manufacturer’s

specifications.

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.

Ford Premium Sound System Harness

to Bypass or Integrate Factory Audio

Components with Aftermarket Audio

Components

70-5513

Amplifier

By-Pass

Cable

Amplifier

By-Pass

Cable

Power

Harness

Amplifier

Integration

Plug

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Join the input/output connectors together using the

Amplifier By-Pass Cable.

(Figure D)

Unplug the input/output connectors from the factory

amplifier. (Most amps are located in the passenger rear

or behind the dash. Contact Metra’s Technical Support for

further assistance.)

(Figure C)

Re-connect the negative battery terminal and test the unit

for proper operation.

70-5514/AW-WHFPS

CK-WHFPS/DW-5514

70-5514/AW-WHFPS/CK-WHFPS/DW-5514

70-5513/70-5514

Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an

accidental short circuit.

Unplug the power and output connectors from the factory

radio.

(Figure A)

Plug the power and amplifier integration harnesses into

the factory power and output connectors.

Splice the wire from the aftermarket radio to the power

and amplifier integration harnesses using the color code

on back cover and the instructions included with the

aftermarket radio.

(Figure B)

TO INSTALL AN AFTERMARKET RADIO

WHILE

KEEPING THE FACTORY AMPLIFIER

AND SPEAKERS

(A) Strip wire ends back 1/2"

(B) Twist ends together

(D) Tape

(A) Strip wire ends back 1/2"

(B) Twist ends together

(D) Tape

Re-connect the negative batter

y ter

minal and test the unit

for proper operation.

(A) Strip wire ends back 1/2"

(B) Twist ends together

(D) Tape

Disconnect the negative battery

terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.

Re-connect the negative batter

y ter

minal and test the unit

for proper oper

ation.

Unplug the input/output connectors from the factory

amplifier. (Most amps are located in the passenger rear

or behind the dash. Contact Metra’s Technical Support for

further assistance).

(Figure A)

Join the input/output connectors together using the

Amplifier By-Pass Cable and cut the cable in half.

(Figure B)

Splice the wires in the cable to the wires on the new

aftermarket amplifier using the color code chart on back

cover and the instructions included with the amplifier.

(Figure C)

70-5513

TO INSTALL AN AFTERMARKET AMPLIFIER

WHILE

KEEPING THE FACTORY RADIO AND SPEAKERS

TO INSTALL AN AFTERMARKET RADIO WHILE

KEEPING THE FACTORY SPEAKERS

AND BYPASSING THE FACTORY AMPLIFIER

Disconnect the negative battery

terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.

Unplug the power and output connectors from the factory

radio.

(Figure A)

Splice the wire from the aftermarket radio to the power and

amplifier integration harnesses using the color code on the

back cover and the instructions included with the aftermar-

ket radio.

(Figure B)

Plug the power and amplifier integration harnesses into

the factory power and output connectors.

Continued on Page 4

70-5514/AW-WHFPS/CK-WHFPS/DW-5514

Metra 70-5514 Specification

Brand: Metra

Model: 70-5514

Category: Power cables

Type: Specification

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