DIY: Head unit install

CraigW · 03-13-2005

O.K. the Metra 70-1721 is the correct harness.

I was able to change the headunit (that insert was tight !!)

I can quickly and easily see that will need a mounting kit to take care of some issues with gaps and poor positioning.

Anyone have any suggestions on a good quality kits that they have used that would be compatible with an 05 sedan ??

I looked at the post your HU thread and they all looked great.

MegaHurtz · 03-13-2005

metra 99-7897 keeps the stock pocket below

Civic_RedLine · 03-13-2005

so if you use the metra that lets you keept the oem pocket, do you still need to use that metal peice in the back of the stock unit that holds the oem cd player and pocket?

MegaHurtz · 03-14-2005

yes becuase the aftermarket cd player will screw into it the same way the stock did

zachgeyer · 03-14-2005

thats nutz still

Kedaeus_Sendre · 03-14-2005

A bit of advice for those of us with '04 Civics (5speed)

Do NOT remove the silver trim around your shift knob.. It's un-necessary and you will probably break it as it's attached at the bottom edge (towards the e-brake) with a screw or someshit from underneath the console.. either way it doesn't have to come out and you WILL break it (like i did).

I found it alot easier to remove the entire center console for my job.. I couldn't find enough space for my body underneath the dash, and at the time I was using screwdrivers (USE A SOCKET!!! IMO It's not optional for a first time job) and didn't have the propper clearance to unscrew..

Attempting to unscrew the two screws that hold everything in place (last pic) is a bitch.. and both screws ended up being stripped before I did the smart thing and went back home to grab my socket set. Use an 8mm socket.. The screws are much to tight for a screw driver.

If you want to remove your center console start at the back and move forward..

There are two screws below your arm rest, about 2 inches off the floor (remove)
Open you'r armrest - remove the two screws holding the hinge in place
Get a butter knife and pull up the rubber matt in the bottom of your armrest box.. (It's just sitting in there, no glue or anything) unscrew the screw in the floor of the box.

Now start at the beginning of this (thread) DIY.. it *MIGHT* make your job a bit easier if you are abnormally large or extremely impatient.. or if you just like to take shit apart.

Supermanrider · 03-20-2005

thats a good DIY good job

ihjoon · 03-29-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kedaeus_Sendre

A bit of advice for those of us with '04 Civics (5speed)

Do NOT remove the silver trim around your shift knob.. It's un-necessary and you will probably break it as it's attached at the bottom edge (towards the e-brake) with a screw or someshit from underneath the console.. either way it doesn't have to come out and you WILL break it (like i did).

I found it alot easier to remove the entire center console for my job.. I couldn't find enough space for my body underneath the dash, and at the time I was using screwdrivers (USE A SOCKET!!! IMO It's not optional for a first time job) and didn't have the propper clearance to unscrew..

Attempting to unscrew the two screws that hold everything in place (last pic) is a bitch.. and both screws ended up being stripped before I did the smart thing and went back home to grab my socket set. Use an 8mm socket.. The screws are much to tight for a screw driver.

If you want to remove your center console start at the back and move forward..

There are two screws below your arm rest, about 2 inches off the floor (remove)
Open you'r armrest - remove the two screws holding the hinge in place
Get a butter knife and pull up the rubber matt in the bottom of your armrest box.. (It's just sitting in there, no glue or anything) unscrew the screw in the floor of the box.

Now start at the beginning of this (thread) DIY.. it *MIGHT* make your job a bit easier if you are abnormally large or extremely impatient.. or if you just like to take shit apart.

THANK YOU, i've been lookin for SO long how to do a freaken manual... i broke off my 4.5 volt thing cuz i read the DIY for the 01-03 civic thing. so gay. then i tried some other things, got lost, but thans so much, it finally makes sense!!

gatorsactions · 03-30-2005

I have an 04 civic coupe with manual trans. Can I remove the ring around the shift boot in the same manner? (i.e., just pop it off)

OyD · 03-30-2005

You don't need to removet he ring on a manual. I just removed the piece with the ring attached.

ihjoon · 04-03-2005

someone show more detail. PLEASE

thomusvoo · 04-04-2005

what problem are you having?
i can help...

i followed that.
its basiclly good as is.

MegaHurtz · 04-04-2005

how much more detail could you possibly need? I made a 9 step process out of what it really a 4 step process

ihjoon · 04-04-2005

im a noob, first time..

04silverlx · 04-05-2005

Thank You for posting this, I got the wiring harness and the faceplate kit and didn't have the instructions on installing, I was going to try to go off the old models instructions and wing what was necessary, but thanks to MegaHurtz I have proper instructions. YAY! My only worry now is connecting the wires but I should be alright if the colors match. (as long as the plug fits the back of my hu)
Hey, can anyone tell this is my first time installing by my self?
Thanks everybody, and coop - the cure is awesome!!!!