Does anyone know how to remove a factory 2003 Honda Civic radio?

Question

I am told that if I remove the radio, and use the CD changer input, I can control an iPod with it. The trick is getting the radio out. Can anyone else help me with removing it?

Answer 1

Start taking the dash apart. Get a factory manual, or at least one from an auto parts store..

Answer 2

2003 Honda Accord Radio Removal

Answer 3

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RE:
Does anyone know how to remove a factory 2003 Honda Civic radio?
I am told that if I remove the radio, and use the CD changer input, I can control an iPod with it. The trick is getting the radio out. Can anyone else help me with removing it?

Answer 4

NOTE:
• Put on gloves to protect your hands.
• Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
2. Remove the dashboard center lower cover. this is the cover between the audio cluster and the console.
3. Remove the two mounting bolts that come up from the area behind the removed center dashboard cover and that are underneath the audio assembly, then pull out the audio panel (A)
4. Disconnect the audio connector (B), antenna lead (C) and the A/C connectors (D), then remove the center panel.
5. Remove the heater control panel.
6. Remove the four mounting bolts and the audio unit from the radio brackets.
7. Install the audio unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
1. Make sure the audio unit and A/C connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead is connected properly.
2. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.

Answer 5

THere is a piece of trim that holds your cigarette lighter. It is easiest to remove if you remove your center console where the shifter is. Open your cup holder and grip the edges of your trim with your fingertips and pull firmly and evenly. The clips will POP and the piece will come free all of a sudden. You migh have to remove the shift knob for better access, but it is not necessary. Unscrew the two screws right near the cup holder. The piece of trim has "wings" that run alongside the center console. Pull them out and then pull gently upward on them when they are free. The whole plastic piece will come out. Disconnect your lighter connection. There is a metal frame up under the hole in the dash now. You need to remove two 5/16 (8mm) bolts (they are also philips head). You now can pull the entire environmental console out. It will pull free. You need to disconnect all the wiring harnesses and the back of your radio will be accessible.

To remove radio:
Remove the three screws holding the fan, heat, and vent selector knob module. Pull the knobs off the front (they just push on and pull off). Now, you can access the rails that your radio is bolted to if you wish to remove it the rest of the way.

I am currently also working on ipod connectivity, and have pulled my radio a couple of times already for this project. Good luck, let me know how it turns out!

Answer 6

there should be gapping between the radio and the dash surrounding the radio. USE a flat screw driver gently around the radio to pry it. Works evertytime!