DIY: Head unit install - Page 7

DeX · 12-04-2005

God damn, you got to pull hard on that thing. I put on a glove and started pulling as hard as I could until I heard splitting, then I pulled some more and the bottom right corner popped out a little. I took off the gloves and worked my fingertips all the way around starting from the bottom right piece and got it all the way out. Don't think I broke any clips either. I'll post pictures so people have a better idea how to do this part.

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DeX · 12-04-2005

Best Kits can suck my ass, what made them think that crappy install kit would fit? It wasn't even close.

DeX · 12-06-2005

My advice.....WEAR GLOVES! I thought to myself, "They're just idiots. If I'm careful I'll be alright. They're my hands, I just won't put them on anything sharp." Well I was wrong....it was cold, I didn't have a lot of feeling in my hands, and the more pissed off I got, the more I grabbed hold of the closest sharpest objects available. Don't wear gloves and you'll end up with this shit.

DeX · 12-06-2005

Anyway, this is what you covet.

When you're removing the bolts holding in the headunit, you'll be taking them out of a metal bar and there'll be another metal bar up behind it that the bolt goes through to. Put on a glove, get your fingers all the way up behind these bars and pull on the one above the one the bolts came out of. Pull really hard, it'll start to sound like splitting wood if it's never come out before, and then one of the corners should pop out. From there, work your fingers in behind it and get the rest out. I don't think I lost a clip. Just be sure to read the manual so you're not left with this when you're done. Where do these go?

DeX · 12-07-2005

Another important point I learned the hard way. Make sure you take out the CD before you disconnect the stereo.

xxsleepyxx · 12-07-2005

LOL I JUST DID THIS YESTERDAY... and i didn't wear anything in the beginning. got almost the same cuts as u lol

DeX · 12-07-2005

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Originally Posted by xxsleepyxx

LOL I JUST DID THIS YESTERDAY... and i didn't wear anything in the beginning. got almost the same cuts as u lol

Naked audio install. That's brave! Was this in public?

speedracersong · 12-07-2005

dont push on the metal part!
i just took mines apart this morning.
use a flat head screw driver and carefully work around the edges of the console until you hear a popping sound from the clips.

MegaHurtz · 12-07-2005

If you want to wreck your console then do that, but if not then push on the metal bar.

xxsleepyxx · 12-07-2005

wouldn't you have to take the screws off from the bottom? those 2

Zeke · 01-09-2006

I got an iPod adapter for my wife's 2005 Honda Civic EX sedan. Unfortunately, mp3mycar.com does not supply instructions for installation beyond how to set the dip switches on the adapter, even though they are about $60 more expensive than Crutchfield. Anyway, I need a guide on how to get to the back of the radio to plug the adapter into the CD changer port. I'd like to do that without destroying anything. Is this procedure above pretty much what I need to do? Or would I need to do more/something else entirely? Is it possible there is an unused connection in the trunk for a trunk mounted CD changer?

DeX · 01-11-2006

You could probably get at it by sticking your hand up behind there, but you'd be better off just removing the deck and looking at what you're doing. Yes, you just follow the instructions on the first page and also the ones I posted on this page.

silver_surfer · 01-20-2006

I know this is a bit old, but I am going to post in hope that someone does not make the same mistake I did. This DIY was for 01 MT. I have an 02. the shift boot asembly does NOT just pop off. It was held in by six screws underneath. Assuming I "wasnt pulling hard enough" I droke the damn thing right in half. (I'll post pics if needed). I also did not know the shift knob just clicks into the boot (yes im stupid) But now I have learned these things.

Oh and If you are reading this after you broke yours also feel free to goto
http://www.worldparts.com/bellhonda/ and pick up a new one. It was like 24 bucks shipped. That was the plate, the ring, and the boot all together.

silver_surfer · 01-22-2006

I went ahead and took a couple pictures.

This is where it broke.

In this pic, you can see where there were screw pegs, and I broke them off on the middle and top (not shown) you can still see the bottom pegs

Now I have and extra boot and ring

DeX · 01-22-2006

Holy crap. I think you have the only Civic where they were screwed in. Did you buy it used?