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im trying to take off the upper panel and just can't without what seems like something thatll screw up my dash.

btw, im trying to do this http://www.ben-johnson.org/blog/index.php?p=37 and take out my hu.

any help on how to get to the clips and how to remove the panel?

 
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what's the "upper panel?" the cigarette lighter portion?

 
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oh. the headunit part. i just pulled from inside the dash. it's hard to explain, but you know the two screws you take out from the bottom? well, further in the dash there is an absolute end to the metal that holds the headunit in place. just pull on that real hard and the thing should pop out. if that doesn't work, then it'll probably break...so don't listen to what i say

 
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so you didnt pry from these points only?
http://www.ben-johnson.org/blog-imag...-annotated.jpg

 
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the only thing i can figure to use is a screwdriver to lift the edges up a bit, but pulling to hard in one point impresses the dash in and it looks pretty ****ed up.

where 'inside the dash' did you pull from?

 
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when you take the screw out from the botom try takeing out your guage bezel and dropping the glove box and get your hands in there and push from behind, and all the metal and crap that holds the head unit in place.

 
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are you trying to remove the trim peice that contains the headunit, a/c controls, defroster, etc.?

 
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go here Click This!!!

 
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so taking that off will let me put my hand behind it from below it and push out? thanks for the link

 
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shat. mine is 01.

 
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same concept.

 
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yeah, and i tried this: http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=153830

but the problem i have now is that those two screws on the metal frame beneath the HU are set in there well. my screwdriver doesnt even get a grip on them.

 
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that guy did a crappy job, didn't finish the hole off very nice and just leaves the wire exposed; doesn't look clean at all.

 
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you have to use a 10mm socket wrench to get the bolts out

 
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^yeah. its better to use a socket wrench than a screw driver.

 
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wonderful. i just put everything back together b/c it's getting dark and i don't have a garage. guess ill hit it up early tomorrow

 
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Read the sticky next time

This should help you out

http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=176750

 
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you absolutly must get those screws off. but agreed on the stickie

 
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pull as hard as you can on the console. the screws will loosen up, and eventually fall out.

 
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yep, gotta use a socket the first time you undo it. Use a screwdriver next time though incase you need to get in there again. Wrap a flat head screwdriver with some tape and *gently* pry around the center console, and it will come loose. IF you brute force it you'll probably loose several of the clips that help hold it in.

 
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Mine don't even have phillips or hex, or flat slots in them for a screw driver. Make your job easier and use a socket.

As for the DIY, the one that's linked (to my knowledge written by Megahurtz) is for an 04+
There is also one on here for an 01 located heredon't know if it's any different, but anyway)
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=153830

The crutchfield Mastersheet is on here somewhere too.

 
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yeah, i was getting the 04 one down and all and then headed out to my car to find it wouldnt work. i found that 01 which helped out. thanks all for the advice.

 
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when you do get it all off, I'd recommend you run the wires from around back of the console. you can always tuck the wires up behind your center console. out of sight, out of mind. But if you drill that hole, you have to live with that hole. forever. Or pay for a new panel, and why have needless expenses?

I say save your self the drill time and just drop the wires down from around the back of the dash (when you finally do get the radio out)

 
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8mm

 
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you metric bastards lied to me!

 
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i took out my center console the other day .. yeh its basically those 2 screws which is a 10mm size .. then after u take those out .. rite above the metal where the 2 screws were.. u can feel the console .. push that part and u shud notice that the bottom of the console tends to move a lil bit .. if u push hard enuff.. it will push the bottom of the console enuff to get a flathead under .. on the pic where the arrows are .. there are tabs.. i just slowly eased my flat head along the whole console.. u'll notice the clips beginning to pop out.. once u pop all of them off.. then done.. it shud just come straight out .. be careful with the flat head tho .. wrap it with somethin if u have to so it won't fucc up ur **** .. i did it in like 5 min