Stereo Removal

Roger_Rabbit · 06-28-2009, 03:26 PM

I was trying to remove my stereo to install an aftermarket unit and there are 2 brackets screwed to the side of the factory stereo... How do I get this thing out or get these brackets off...

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I posted a picture as requested... I circled the problem brackets with red... While I am at it I circled the little latch doo-hickey in blue... Does anyone know where to buy one of those...?

J'sS2K · 06-28-2009, 03:48 PM

Post up some pix bro!

kgf3076 · 06-28-2009, 04:13 PM

You need to remove more then the door...that whole assembly from the vent ducts to the front of the console comes out. Once you remove that, it's easy to get to the screws that hold the brackets in place.

RL1924 · 06-28-2009, 04:28 PM

Yea i dont even know how you got the door off... The door will come off with the whole setup which is just held in with.. not sure what there called but just clips if you pry from the top with a pry tool or screwdriver it will pop out

Roger_Rabbit · 06-28-2009, 04:29 PM

Wow... Thats crazy...

RL1924 · 06-28-2009, 04:38 PM

lol yup always an easier way! lol good luck sure it will be cake now

desmo4 · 06-28-2009, 04:40 PM

Pry from above the vents which are part of the radio door with a smooth tool. I use a Snapon pin removal tool. And the radio door assembly will come off. If you have an Ap2 you will need to remove the center console first

Jonathan

RL1924 · 06-28-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by desmo4

Pry from above the vents which are part of the radio door with a smooth tool. I use a Snapon pin removal tool. And the radio door assembly will come off. If you have an Ap2 you will need to remove the center console first

Jonathan

I have ap2 and didn't have to take the cent off

J'sS2K · 06-28-2009, 04:42 PM

1. You need to remove the shift knob.
2. And remove the center arm rest. The whole piece has to come off. There are 6 clips holding it down. Carefully pull it up.
3. And carefully pull the radio door assembly out.

The screws are exposed after you remove the radio door assembly.

Roger_Rabbit · 06-28-2009, 05:45 PM

So what about the little spring latch thing (circled in blue)... Anyone know where to get one of those?

RL1924 · 06-28-2009, 05:49 PM

Why did yours break?

Roger_Rabbit · 06-28-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RL1924

Why did yours break?

Yep... Was broken When I got the car... Drives me nuts... I will close it, hit a bump and it opens back up...

RL1924 · 06-28-2009, 06:05 PM

hmmm you would prob have to look on hondas parts thing but thats a tricky one such a small part

desmo4 · 06-28-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RL1924

I have ap2 and didn't have to take the cent off

There several different center consoles and some interfere with removing the radio door. On 2004 cars for instance.

Jonathan

RL1924 · 06-28-2009, 06:49 PM

04-09 are all the same no.. and mine is an 04, not trying to argue, just my personal exp didnt have to thats all

J'sS2K · 06-28-2009, 07:45 PM

I think he meant the center arm rest piece...not the center glove compartment.

RL1924 · 06-28-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by J'sS2K

I think he meant the center arm rest piece...not the center glove compartment.

I dont follow... around the shift knob area were talking about correct? I know ap1 to ap2 changed but dont think the shaped changed in any of the ap2's think they moved the defrost button but thats about it...

J'sS2K · 06-28-2009, 09:30 PM

Yes you need to pull that off in order to get the radio door assembly out on AP2.

Roger_Rabbit · 06-29-2009, 12:26 AM

I got the radio out and the new one in... It will be going back to the store though... It does not filt good enough to get the radio door closed right... I only had to take out the plastic surrounding the stereo... I did not have to remove the shifter knob or anything in that area... I still need that little latch thingy ma jig... I will be purchasing another radio in hopes of getting a better fit... Has anyone ever installed one of those DVD playes that has the screen that hides in th head unit? Do they fit?

RL1924 · 06-29-2009, 06:55 AM

[quote=J'sS2K;96447]Yes you need to pull that off in order to get the radio door assembly out on AP2.[/QUOTE

Like I said to him though... I took mine off without doing that no prob and I have 04 ap2...

RL1924 · 06-29-2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Roger_Rabbit

I got the radio out and the new one in... It will be going back to the store though... It does not filt good enough to get the radio door closed right... I only had to take out the plastic surrounding the stereo... I did not have to remove the shifter knob or anything in that area... I still need that little latch thingy ma jig... I will be purchasing another radio in hopes of getting a better fit... Has anyone ever installed one of those DVD playes that has the screen that hides in th head unit? Do they fit?

Problem with the pop out units is that it will be right in front of the vents, and when it comes out it comes straight out before flipping up probably would hit the shift knob, I have seen guys do custom fits for double dins where thats just the big screen molded into dashes and radio area but never the flip out one, dont think it will work.

takeshi · 07-06-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RL1924

Like I said to him though... I took mine off without doing that no prob and I have 04 ap2...

Did you buy yours new directly from Honda? It's entirely possible that you have an AP1-style center console if you didn't have to remove it.

Roger_Rabbit · 07-25-2009, 10:28 AM

I am on my 3rd stereo attempt... And it is successful... I got the newest El Kameleon from JVC... It is beautiful... The door does not close with the face in, but I will work on that... Thanks for all the help...

RL1924 · 07-25-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by takeshi

Did you buy yours new directly from Honda? It's entirely possible that you have an AP1-style center console if you didn't have to remove it.

Not to be rude, but I do know the difference between the two I have ap2..

I did not have to take it out at all. All you have to do is start from the top and then pull it out thats where the clips are. Maybe some cant do it but its 100% possible and I thought pretty simple and straight forward

tamay_s2k · 08-18-2009, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Roger_Rabbit

So what about the little spring latch thing (circled in blue)... Anyone know where to get one of those?

go to honda and just ask for it. mine was broken and i brought a new 1 from honda. cost me $7

Roger_Rabbit · 08-18-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tamay_s2k

go to honda and just ask for it. mine was broken and i brought a new 1 from honda. cost me $7

I appreciate it... You wouldnt happen to know the part number or know what its called would you?

Roger_Rabbit · 08-18-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RL1924

Not to be rude, but I do know the difference between the two I have ap2..

I did not have to take it out at all. All you have to do is start from the top and then pull it out thats where the clips are. Maybe some cant do it but its 100% possible and I thought pretty simple and straight forward

It was super easy... Just like you said... I only had to take out the radio bezel....

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kgf3076 Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I'm here, where are you? Posts: 1,915	You need to remove more then the door...that whole assembly from the vent ducts to the front of the console comes out. Once you remove that, it's easy to get to the screws that hold the brackets in place. __________________ "The BS stops when the green flag drops". In memory of David Weber - Malvern Racing

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desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,309	Pry from above the vents which are part of the radio door with a smooth tool. I use a Snapon pin removal tool. And the radio door assembly will come off. If you have an Ap2 you will need to remove the center console first Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. Samco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-350Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

06-28-2009, 04:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
J'sS2K The Car Camera Mount Guy Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,591	1. You need to remove the shift knob. 2. And remove the center arm rest. The whole piece has to come off. There are 6 clips holding it down. Carefully pull it up. 3. And carefully pull the radio door assembly out. The screws are exposed after you remove the radio door assembly. __________________ So you're heading to the track and you want to record your sessions. PM me for an in-car camera mount. For everything else, you're on your own! www.getgopod.com

06-28-2009, 04:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,130	Yea i dont even know how you got the door off... The door will come off with the whole setup which is just held in with.. not sure what there called but just clips if you pry from the top with a pry tool or screwdriver it will pop out

06-28-2009, 04:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,130	lol yup always an easier way! lol good luck sure it will be cake now

06-28-2009, 05:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Roger_Rabbit Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 155	So what about the little spring latch thing (circled in blue)... Anyone know where to get one of those? __________________

06-28-2009, 05:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,130	Why did yours break?

06-28-2009, 06:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,130	hmmm you would prob have to look on hondas parts thing but thats a tricky one such a small part

06-28-2009, 06:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,130	04-09 are all the same no.. and mine is an 04, not trying to argue, just my personal exp didnt have to thats all

06-28-2009, 07:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
J'sS2K The Car Camera Mount Guy Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,591	I think he meant the center arm rest piece...not the center glove compartment. __________________ So you're heading to the track and you want to record your sessions. PM me for an in-car camera mount. For everything else, you're on your own! www.getgopod.com

06-28-2009, 09:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
J'sS2K The Car Camera Mount Guy Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,591	Yes you need to pull that off in order to get the radio door assembly out on AP2. __________________ So you're heading to the track and you want to record your sessions. PM me for an in-car camera mount. For everything else, you're on your own! www.getgopod.com

06-29-2009, 12:26 AM	#19 (permalink)
Roger_Rabbit Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 155	I got the radio out and the new one in... It will be going back to the store though... It does not filt good enough to get the radio door closed right... I only had to take out the plastic surrounding the stereo... I did not have to remove the shifter knob or anything in that area... I still need that little latch thingy ma jig... I will be purchasing another radio in hopes of getting a better fit... Has anyone ever installed one of those DVD playes that has the screen that hides in th head unit? Do they fit? __________________

06-29-2009, 06:55 AM	#20 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,130	[quote=J'sS2K;96447]Yes you need to pull that off in order to get the radio door assembly out on AP2.[/QUOTE Like I said to him though... I took mine off without doing that no prob and I have 04 ap2...

07-25-2009, 10:28 AM	#23 (permalink)
Roger_Rabbit Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 155	I am on my 3rd stereo attempt... And it is successful... I got the newest El Kameleon from JVC... It is beautiful... The door does not close with the face in, but I will work on that... Thanks for all the help... __________________

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