CAUTION! All accessories, switches, climate controls panels, and especially air bag indicator lights must be connected before cycling the ignition. Also, do not remove the factory radio with the key in the on position, or while the vehicle is running.

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KIT FEATURES• ISODINradioprovisionwithpocket• ISODDINradioprovision• Touchscreendisplayforclimateandpersonalizationfeatures• Integratedhazardbuttonandpassengerairbaglight• Radiocanbemounteduptoporatbottom• PaintedMatteBlack

TOOLS REQUIRED•Panelremovaltool•Phillipsscrewdriver•10mm&9/32”Socketwrench

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DashDisassembly..................................................2KitPreparation....................................................... 3KitAssembly–ISODINradioprovisionwithpocket..................4–ISODDINradioprovision.....................................4AxxessInterfaceInstallation............................ 5-13

WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

WiringHarness:AxxessinterfacebuiltintotouchscreenAntennaAdapter:Included

FordF-150(with4.2”screen)2013-2014

KIT COMPONENTS•A)Radio/Displaytrimpanelwithtouchscreendisplay•B)Radio/Displaysub-trimpanelupper(a)•C)Radio/Displaysub-trimpanellower(b)•D)Radiobracketsupper(a)•E)Radiobracketslower(b)•F)Pocket•G)(4)Panelclips•H)(11)#6x3/8”Phillipspan-headscrews•I)(4)#8x3/8”Phillipstruss-headscrews•J)Touchscreendisplayassemblyandwiringharness•K)Antennaadapter(notshown)

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DASH DISASSEMBLY

1. Openandlowertheglovebox,thenremove(3)10mmboltsfrominsidethegloveboxfacingup.(FigureA)

2. Remove(1)7mmscrewsecuringthetrimpaneltotherightoftheradio,thenunclipandsettotheside.(FigureB)

3. Remove(4)9/32”screwssecuringtheradio/climatecontrolpaneltothedash,thenunclip,unplug,andremove.(FigureC)

4. Remove(4)9/32”screwssecuringtheradiochassis,thenunplugandremove.(FigureD)

5. Remove(4)9/32”screwssecuringthefactorydisplay,thenunplugandremove.(FigureD)

6. Unsnap,unplug,andremovethetractioncontrolbuttonandsaveforkitassembly.

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(FigureC)(FigureA)

(FigureB)

(FigureD)

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KIT PREPARATION

1. Therearetwodifferentradio/displaysub-trimpanelstochoosefrom.Oneformountingtheradiointheupperportionofthekit,andanotheroneformountingitinthelowerportion.(FigureA)Ifmountingtheradiointheupperportion,afactorymodulewillneedtobere-located:

a.Removethemodulefromthesub-dashandrelocateittothebottomofthedashopening.Themountingbracketsattachedtothemodulewillneedtobebentoutwardtomakeroomfortheradio.

(FigureB) (FigureD)

(FigureA) (FigureC)

2. Attachthedesiredradio/displaysub-trimpaneltotheradio/displaypanelusingthe(12)#6x3/8”pan-headscrewsprovided.(FigureB)

3. Attachthetouchscreendisplayassemblytotheradio/displaysub-panelusingthe(4)#8x3/8”truss-headscrewsprovided.(FigureC)

4. Snapthefactorytractioncontrolbuttonintothepanel.

5. Attachthe(4)panelclipsprovidedtotheradio/displaypanel.(FigureD)

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KIT ASSEMBLY

(FigureA) (FigureA)

ISO DIN radio provision with pocket

1. Securethepockettotheradiobracketsusingthe(4)#8x3/8”Phillipspanheadscrewssupplied.(FigureA)

2. RemovethemetalDINsleeveandtrimringfromtheaftermarketradio.

3. Slidetheradiobetweenradiobrackets,thensecurewiththescrewssuppliedwiththeradio.(FigureB)

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ISO DDIN radio provision

1. Securetheradiototheradiobracketsusingthescrewssuppliedwiththeradio.(FigureB)

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AXXESS INTERFACE INSTALLATION

INTERFACE FEATURES

INTERFACE COMPONENTS• Axxessinterface(builtintothetouchscreendisplay)• 5846harness• 4-pinflatto4-pinstackedharness• 16-pinharnesswithstrippedleads• 12-pinbackupcameraharness• 4-pinharnesswithyellowRCAjacks• Hazardharness• Female3.5mmconnectorwithstrippedleads

TOOLS REQUIRED•Wirecutter•Crimptool•Soldergun•Tape•Connectors(example:butt-connectors,bellcaps,etc.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Connectionstobemade...........................................................................................................6-7Installingtheinterface................................................................................................................. 8Initializingtheinterface............................................................................................................... 9Finalassembly.............................................................................................................................. 9Extrafeatures(SYNC).................................................................................................................... 9Touchscreendisplayoperation...............................................................................................10-11Steeringwheelcontrolsettings.............................................................................................12-13

• Providesaccessorypower(12-volt10-amp)• RetainsR.A.P.(retainedaccessorypower)• ProvidesNAVoutputs(parkingbrake,reverse,speedsense)• Retainsaudiocontrolsonthesteeringwheel• RetainsSYNC®

• Retainsthefactorybackupcamera• Retainsbalanceandfade• Micro“B”USBupdatable

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CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE

From the 5846 harness to the aftermarket radio:

• ConnecttheBlackwiretothegroundwire.

• ConnecttheYellowwiretothebatterywire.

• ConnecttheGreenwiretotheleftrearpositivespeakeroutput.

• ConnecttheGreen/Blackwiretotheleftrearnegativespeakeroutput.

• ConnectthePurplewiretotherightrearpositivespeakeroutput.

• ConnectthePurple/Blackwiretotherightrearnegativeoutput.

• Tapeoffanddisregardthefollowing(1)wire,itwillnotbeusedinthisapplication:Blue

• For models with SYNC®:ConnecttheRedandWhiteRCAjackslabeled“RSE/SYNC/SAT”totheaudioAUX-INjacksoftheaftermarketradio.

• For models without SYNC®:ConnecttheRedandWhiteRCAjackslabeled“FROM3.5”totheaudioAUX-INjacksoftheaftermarketradio.

• DisregardtheDINjack,itwillnotbeusedinthisapplication.

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From the 16-pin harness with stripped leads to the aftermarket radio:

• Connectthe(2)Redwirestotheaccessorywire.

• Ifequippedwithafactorysubwoofer,connecttheBlue/Whitewiretotheampturnonwire.

• Iftheaftermarketradiohasanilluminationwire,connecttheOrange/Whitewiretoit.

• Iftheaftermarketradiohasamutewire,andthevehicleisequippedwithSYNC®,connecttheBrownwiretoit.Ifthemutewireisnotconnected,theradiowillturnoffwhenSYNC®isactivated.

• ConnecttheGraywiretotherightfrontpositivespeakeroutput.

• ConnecttheGray/Blackwiretotherightfrontnegativespeakeroutput.

• ConnecttheWhitewiretotheleftfrontpositivespeakeroutput.

• ConnecttheWhite/Blackwiretotheleftfrontnegativespeakeroutput.

• Tapeoffanddisregardthefollowing(4)wires,theywillnotbeusedinthisapplication:Green,Green/Black,Purple,Purple/Black

Thefollowing(3)wiresareonlyformultimedia/navigationradiosthatrequirethesewires.

• ConnecttheBlue/PinkwiretotheVSS/speedsensewire.

• ConnecttheGreen/Purplewiretothereversewire.

• ConnecttheLight Greenwiretotheparkingbrakewire.

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CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE (CONT)

12-pin backup camera harness:

There are two different methods for connecting the factory backup camera.

If retaining the camera to the aftermarket radio is desired:

• ConnecttheYellowRCAjackthebackupcamerainputoftheaftermarketradio.

If retaining the camera to the touchscreen display is desired:

• ConnecttheYellowRCAjack,totheYellowRCAjackfromthe4-pinharnesswithyellowRCAjackslabeled“Rearviewcamera”.

Note:Ifthismethodischosen,thebackupcameraoptionmustbeenabledintheConfigurationSettingsScreen.

4-pin harness with yellow RCA jacks:

• Ifretainingthefactorybackupcameratothetouchscreendisplayisdesired,connecttheYellowRCAjacklabeled“Rearviewcamera”,totheYellowRCAjackfromthe12-pinor54-pinbackupcameraharness.

• DisregardtheYellowRCAjacklabeled“AUXvideo”,itwillnotbeusedinthisapplication.

3.5mm jack steering wheel control retention:

• The3.5mmjackistobeusedtoretainaudiocontrolsonthesteeringwheelcontrol.

• Fortheradioslistedbelow,connecttheincludedfemale3.5mmconnectorwithstrippedleads,tothemale3.5mmSWCjackfromthe5846harness.Anyremainingwirestapeoffanddisregard:

• Eclipse:Connectthesteeringwheelcontrolwire,normallyBrown,totheBrown/Whitewireoftheconnector.Thenconnecttheremainingsteeringwheelcontrolwire,normallyBrown/White,totheBrownwireoftheconnector.

• Metra OE:ConnectthesteeringwheelcontrolKey1wire(Gray)totheBrownwire.

• Kenwood or select JVC with a steering wheel control wire: ConnecttheBlue/YellowwiretotheBrownwire.

Note:IfyourKenwoodradioautodetectsasaJVC,manuallysettheradiotypetoKenwood.Seetheinstructionsunderchangingradiotype.

• XITE:ConnectthesteeringwheelcontrolSWC-2wirefromtheradiototheBrownwire.

• Parrot Asteroid Smart or Tablet:Connectthe3.5mmjackintotheAX-SWC-PARROT(soldseparately),andthenconnectthe4-pinconnectorfromtheAX-SWC-PARROTintotheradio.

Note:Theradiomustbeupdatedtorev.2.1.4orhighersoftware.

• Universal “2 or 3 wire” radio:Connectthesteeringwheelcontrolwire,referredtoasKey-AorSWC-1,totheBrownwireoftheconnector.Thenconnecttheremainingsteeringwheelcontrolwire,referredtoasKey-BorSWC-2,totheBrown/Whitewireoftheconnector.Iftheradiocomeswithathirdwireforground,disregardthiswire.

Note:Aftertheinterfacehasbeenprogrammedtothevehicle,refertothemanualprovidedwiththeradioforassigningtheSWCbuttons.Contacttheradiomanufacturerformoreinformation.

• For all other radios:Connectthe3.5mmjackintotheportontheradiodesignatedforanexternalsteeringwheelcontrolinterface.Refertothemanualprovidedwiththeradioifindoubtastowherethe3.5mmjackgoesto.

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INSTALLING THE INTERFACE

Itishighlyadvisabletoreadthefollowingstepsbeforehand,toensureaclearunderstandingofwhatistobeexpected.Thefollowingstepsmustbedoneintheorderthattheyarenumbered.

With the vehicle completely off:

1. Connectthe16-pinharnesswithstrippedleadsintoport“B”inthetouchscreendisplay.

2. Connectthe5846harnesstothewiringharnessesinthevehicle.Theseharnessesaretheonesremovedinstep4ofdashdisassembly.Theninsertthe5846harnessintoport“A”inthetouchscreendisplay.Butdonotinstallthisharnessuntilexactlybeforestep1of“InitializingtheInterface”.Thisisatimedprocess.

3. Connectthe4-pinharnesswithyellowRCAjacksintoport“C”inthetouchscreendisplay.

4. Connectthehazardharnessintoport“D”inthetouchscreendisplay,thentothewiringharnessinthevehicle.Thisistheharnessremovedinstep3ofdashdisassembly.

5. Disregardport“E”,itwillnotbeusedinthisapplication.

6. Port“F”isanupdateportforfuturefirmwareupgrades.

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INITIALIZING THE INTERFACE FINAL ASSEMBLY

1. Securethecompletedassemblyintothedashusingthefactoryhardware.

2. Snaptheradiotrimpanelwithtouchscreendisplayoverthecompletedassembly,andthenreassemblethedashinreverseorderofdisassembly.

Attention!Iftheinterfacelosespowerforanyreason,thefollowingstepswillneedtobeperformedagain.

1. Refertostep2of“Installingtheinterface”.

2. Pressthepush-to-startbuttontostartthevehicle.

3. Programthekit:

a. Oncethetouchscreendisplayloadsup,selectthevehicletype;“FordF-1502013-2014”.

b. Waituntiltheradiocomeson,andthetouchscreendisplayshows “SWCConfigured*”.Thisprocessmaytakeupto3minutes.

Note:Ifthetouchscreendisplaydoesnotloadup,ortheradiodoesn’tcomeonwithin3minutes,and/orthetouchscreendisplaydoesnotshow“SWCConfigured*”,turnthevehicleoffanddisconnectthe5846harnessesfromport“A”inthetouchscreendisplay.Checkalltheconnections,reconnecttheharnessintothetouchscreendisplay,andthentryagain.

*Formodelswithsteeringwheelcontrols.

4. Testallfunctionsoftheinstallationforproperoperation,beforereassemblingthedash.

SYNC:

IfthevehicleisequippedwithSYNC,the99-5846Bcanretainthisfeature.

• ChangethesourceoftheradiotoAUX-IN.

• Pressthe“Info”buttononthetouchscreendisplaytoentertheSYNCmenu.Pressthe“HVAC”buttontogetbacktothemainmenu.

EXTRA FEATURES

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• ThisistheHVACcontrolscreenwhichwillbedisplayedonthetouchscreendisplay.Thisisconsideredthemainscreen.

• Theupperlefttabwith(3)arrowswilltakeyoutotheHeated/Cooledseatsscreen,ifapplicable.

Note:ThisscreenwillalsoincludeHeatedSteeringifapplicable.

• TheupperrighttabwiththegeariconwilltakeyoutotheConfiguration Settingsscreen.

• Auto climate models:Theclimatecontrolswillfunctioninthesamemannerthattheydidwiththefactoryclimatecontrols.

• Manual climate models:Theclimatecontrolswillfunctioninthesamemannerthattheydidwiththefactoryclimatecontrols,yetviatouchscreenbuttonsinstead.Thetemperaturecontrolwilldisplayanumericalscale,with“LO”beingthecoldest,and“HI”beingthehottest:LO/1-9/HI

Note: The“Info”buttonwillonlybeshownifSYNCistoberetained.

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HVAC Control screen

Manualclimatecontrols

Automaticclimatecontrols

TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY OPERATION

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TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY OPERATION (CONT.)

• Backlight

•Fourslidebarscontrolthecolorofthebuttonsandtheback-lightintensity: Red/Green/Blue/Backlight

• Backup Camera

•Enable–Enablesthebackupcameraimagetothetouchscreendisplay

•Disable–Disablesthebackupcameraimagetothetouchscreendisplay(default)

• Steering Wheel Controls

•RemapButtons–Forremappingthesteeringwheelcontrolbuttons

•DualAssign–Fordualassigningthesteeringwheelcontrolbuttons(longbuttonpress)

•SelectRadio–Forautodetectingtheradio,orchangingtheradiotype

Configuration Settings screen

• System Configuration

•Firmwareversion

Touchscreen calibration

• Pressandholdtheuppertwosoftbuttonsoneithersideofthetouchscreenfor10seconds.

• Ascreenwillpopupaskingforyoutopressthetargetinthescreen.

• Afterpressingthetargetwithyourfinger,thecalibrationprocesswillbecomplete,andthescreenwilldisappear.

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STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SETTINGS

Select Radio screen

* Note: IftheinterfaceshowsanAlpineradio,andyoudonothaveanAlpineradio,thatmeanstheinterfacedoesnotdetectaradioconnectedit,i.e.,anopenconnection.Verifythatthe3.5mmjackisconnectedtothecorrectsteeringwheeljack/wireintheradio.

** Note: TheAX-SWC-PARROTisrequired(soldseparately).Also,theParrotradiomustbeupdatedtorev.2.1.4orhigherthroughwww.parrot.com.

† Note: IfyouhaveaClarionradioandthesteeringwheelcontrolsdonotwork,changetheradiotypetotheotherClarionradiotype;sameforEclipse.

‡ Note: IfyouhaveaKenwoodradioandthetouchscreendisplayshowsaJVCradio,changetheradiotypetoKenwood.

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Eclipse(Type1)†

Kenwood‡

Clarion(Type1)†

Sony/Dual

JVC

Pioneer/Jensen

Alpine*

Visteon

Valor

Clarion(Type2)†

MetraOE

Eclipse(Type2)†

LG

• Toshowwhichbrandradiois“autodetected”totheinterface,pressthe“Autodetect”button.Theradiodetectedwillhaveafilledincircle.Iftheincorrectradioisshown,selecttheproperradio.

• Followingisalistofradiomanufacturersthattheinterfacepresentlyacknowledges.Othersmaybeaddedatalaterdate.Universal“2or3wire”radioscanshowupasanyoftheseradiomanufacturers.

Parrot**

XITE

Philips

JBL

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Remap Button screen Dual Assign screen

• Theinterfacehastheabilitytochangethebuttonassignmentforthesteeringwheelcontrolaudiobuttons,exceptVolume-UpandVolume-Down.Followthepromptsonthetouchscreendisplaytoremapthesteeringwheelcontrolaudiobutton(s)toyourliking.

Note: Theaftermarketradiomaynothaveallofthesecommands.Pleaserefertothemanualprovidedwiththeradio,orcontacttheradiomanufacturer,forspecificcommandsrecognizedbythatparticularradio.

• Theinterfacehasthecapabilitytoassigntwofunctionstoasinglebutton,exceptVolume-UpandVolume-Down.Followthepromptsonthetouchscreendisplaytoprogramthebutton(s)toyourliking.

Note: Seek-UpandSeek-DowncomeprogrammedasPreset-UpandPreset-Downforalongbuttonpress.

STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SETTINGS (CONT.)

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IMPORTANTIf you are having difficulties with the installation of this product, please call our Tech Support line at 1-800-253-TECH. Before doing so, look over the instructions a second time, and make sure the installation was performed exactly as the instructions are stated. Please have the vehicle apart and ready to perform troubleshooting steps before calling.

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