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Alright I got my kenwood installed at PC Richards, its like a best buy. BUT they didnt install the dash kit So I went and picked one up yesterday from them and I'm just gonna do it myself. Anyways, when the guy did my car(2002 EX sedan) I didnt see him take a aprt the center console like it shows in the DIY. How did he do this? Do I really have to take the center console apart to get access??? Thanks.

 
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The bottom trim piece where your 12v plug is just pops out. just pull it straight back.

 
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Did you do a search? do a search next time. But no you dont have to take the console off just remove the trim piece were the 12v plug is and remove the screws with a socket.

 
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Did you mean remove the bolts with a socket?

 
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Umm you mean remove the screws with a screw driver. Get your thoughts straight before you tell me what to do noob. I did search and nothing made reference to this. jacka$$.

As for the rest, the help is appreciated.

 
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Hey bro, all you need to do is pull out the trim piece with the cigarette lighter and it's hard to see, but if you angle yourself from the floorboard, you can see there are two bolts, 7 or 8 mm, I believe. Get a socket and take them out. Then you should be able to push up on the metal bracket that the two bolts came out of and pry the trim meter panel out from below. That should about do it, good luck

 
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Yea, all you need to do is remove the panel right above the console with the accessory work. It just pops out, but use a towel around a flat head screw driver when you do it. I didn't and I made some ugle marks around the edge of the panel and they won't come out. After, just unscrew those two screws on the bar, and then right above that bar there is the bracket that holds the cd player and the slot and just keep pushing on it towards you and you should see it start to come out. You have to use some muscle, but it will give way. Whatever you do, don't pull from the front panel trim peace, you will bend it out of shape. I know you had a simple question but just thought id give you the 211 on the best way to remove everything. Have fun!!

 
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Ok, correct me if I'm wrong, but I've done this countless times, but these are not screws that have to be removed, they are bolts. If you don't know the difference between screws and bolts, you shouldn't be allowed near a headunit. Not trying to be an a$$, but if you're trying to help someone, make sure you know what you're talking about, you can't remove a bolt with a screwdriver.

 
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Umm..both you guys are partially right. They are typical 8mm bolts with a phillips head on them. You can use a screwdriver or a socket to remove them, but it is much easier with a socket and rachet.

Why argue over something so insignificant? I mean chill out, it's just a bolt, I mean screw, I mean...LOL

 
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i shal settle this now... its a .... um .... ah .... A SCREWBOLT!!!!

 
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Damn, what would we do if it weren't for you, lol. [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/demon.gif[/IMG]
EDIT: Maybe I shouldn't be allowed near a hu, haha [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]

 
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thats right! I expect an apology! you can use both a screw driver or a socket. a socket was easier for me to get them out with.

 
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Try this link. It's an instruction for installing OEM CD/Cassette player on 2002 Civic. Instruction