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Need 2005 EX radio removal advice - 6/29/2005 8:08:39 AM    tommoran2   Posts: 13 Joined: 6/20/2005 Status: offline I need to tap into an accesaory wire for a Radar detector and was thinking of using the accessory wire on radio or the power access plug on the center dash console. Are there instructions or tips anywhere on this site on how to access either of those 2 locations. thanks Tom Post #: 1

RE: Need 2005 EX radio removal advice - 6/30/2005 12:41:39 AM    theycallmerickjames   Posts: 163 Joined: 5/29/2005 Status: offline ok, i have an ex 05, and i work at an install bay so i've done this a few times..... so here u go 1) pull up the cover around the gear shift, and unplug the heated seats, if u have them. 2) in the coinholder/ashtray area next to the cigarette lighter, take a small flathead, and pop up the insert, there are two clips holding this in 3)now that u have pulled that up, there are two screws down there, remove those and the ashtray and cig lighter will come up. THE CIG LIGHTER IS ACCESSORY, SO YOU CAN TAP INTO IT HERE, BUT IF U INSIST ON REMOVING THE RADIO.... 4)pulling up the cig lighter/ashtray area will expose two more screws holding in the huge pocket, remove those 5) with the pocket door CLOSED, insert a hook shaped pick tool, or anything that can go in and pull from the back, and give it a little tug LEAVE THE DOOR CLOSED WHEN U PULL IT OUT 6) now locate the two 8mm bolts, they are silver, and remove NOW FOR THE HARD PART 6) u have to take out the A/C vent area, VER VERY carefully insert a pic tool on the sides and pull toward u, there are three clips holding this in, left middle and right 7)lay this to the side, out of your way, i don't sugggest unplugging the passenger seatbelt plug, which i think is yellow 8) now there are three black screws holding in the top, remove those 9) on the bottom V shaped area, there are three MORE clips holding it in, tug on them and now your radio is FREE of all bolts and screws and clips and other annoying things Before u unplug your radio, make sure you have your radio code handy for when u plug it back up hope this helps u out, enjoy! (in reply to tommoran2) Post #: 2

RE: Need 2005 EX radio removal advice - 6/30/2005 8:53:01 AM    tommoran2   Posts: 13 Joined: 6/20/2005 Status: offline Hey, Thanks a million exactly what I needed to know. Heres another ? if I may. I would like to put a set on 6.5 component spkrs (Polk Audio DB series) in the rear. I want to mount a 2 ch amp back there also to run them. How easy is it to get power and acces lines to this area for the amp ?? Whats the best route. Thanks Again Tom (in reply to theycallmerickjames) Post #: 3

RE: Need 2005 EX radio removal advice - 6/30/2005 10:43:19 AM    theycallmerickjames   Posts: 163 Joined: 5/29/2005 Status: offline the battery is on the left side, so run your power wire down that side. You can run your RCA's down that side too, but to make sure u don't get any engine noise, make sure you keep them about a foot or more apart from the power wire. I'd run them down the opposite side, if it were me. Just take your time, everything basically just "pops" up. None of the new cars really have very many screws, especially accords. your back seat has two clips. if you pull the plastic release tabs the seat bottom will come right up (in reply to tommoran2) Post #: 4

RE: Need 2005 EX radio removal advice - 6/30/2005 10:59:58 AM    tommoran2   Posts: 13 Joined: 6/20/2005 Status: offline I dont beleive the head unit has RCA out, so I was going to just use the existing rear spkr wire and a hi-lo convertor to get to my amp in rear, then just come off amp to new rear deck Polk/Audio spkrs. I do need a convenient acces connection for the amp tho. Not sure I want to rip[ the radio out to use the same one the radio uses. What do you think ??? thanks Again Tom (in reply to theycallmerickjames) Post #: 5

RE: Need 2005 EX radio removal advice - 6/30/2005 10:34:09 PM    theycallmerickjames   Posts: 163 Joined: 5/29/2005 Status: offline what are u asking? (in reply to tommoran2) Post #: 6

RE: Need 2005 EX radio removal advice - 7/1/2005 8:20:44 AM    tommoran2   Posts: 13 Joined: 6/20/2005 Status: offline My ? is . Is there a convenient accesory lead anywhere in the rear of the car for the AMP connection ??? ALso, Is there some TRICK to removing the plastic shield under the driver side area covering all of the underside stuff. I could pull off the shield from the firewall side but the front (which meets the finish plastic trim under the steering wheel) would not come out. All Iam trying to do is find a HOT acces lead for radar detector. I tried the console thing but the access pocket would not come out for me. The front of it would pry up and rel clips on front of it but then the back would not come up or out after pulling on it for about 10 minutes I gave up. Thanks Tom < Message edited by tommoran2 -- 7/1/2005 10:51:51 AM > (in reply to theycallmerickjames) Post #: 7

RE: Need 2005 EX radio removal advice - 7/1/2005 11:27:05 PM    theycallmerickjames   Posts: 163 Joined: 5/29/2005 Status: offline two screws on that piece below your steering wheel, then the rest of it is clipped in (in reply to tommoran2) Post #: 8

RE: Need 2005 EX radio removal advice - 7/2/2005 12:54:24 PM    WheelBrokerAng Posts: 7085 Joined: 8/30/2004 From: Canton/Massillon, Ohio 44646 Status: offline Yes Sir Mr. RickJames, you do give out great information to our members.. I would like to Thank You for all the Great input youve been shareing here in the Forums as would all the rest of the Admins and Moderaters... Thank You and ---Please keep up the great posts... WheelBrokerAng _____________________________ " Prejudice Saves Time ; It Enables Us To Form Opinions Without Facts " (in reply to theycallmerickjames) Post #: 9

RE: Need 2005 EX radio removal advice - 7/2/2005 9:43:39 PM    theycallmerickjames   Posts: 163 Joined: 5/29/2005 Status: offline why thank you good sir, i'm flattered! Thumbnail Image BUT Do Drop The B word in your posts..Thank You WheelBrokerAng Attachment (1) < Message edited by WheelBrokerAng -- 7/12/2005 12:23:14 AM > (in reply to WheelBrokerAng) Post #: 10

RE: Need 2005 EX radio removal advice - 7/2/2005 10:34:05 PM    theycallmerickjames   Posts: 163 Joined: 5/29/2005 Status: offline hey tom, look what i found. This guy actually took the time to take pictures of all the steps u take to get the radio out! it's alot easier to see what i mean when u see it in pictures http://www.cardomain.com/ride/561772/3 (in reply to theycallmerickjames) Post #: 11

got it done - 7/5/2005 11:48:42 AM    tommoran2   Posts: 13 Joined: 6/20/2005 Status: offline Finally got some time and got it done. Used the cig lgthr acces power. Works great. Its switched with key power on. Did a stealth mount and all works fine. Next up, some 6 1/2 components to replace the rear spkrs. (in reply to theycallmerickjames) Post #: 12

RE: got it done - 7/5/2005 9:40:13 PM    theycallmerickjames   Posts: 163 Joined: 5/29/2005 Status: offline you are doning to replace the 6x9's with 61/2 components? (in reply to tommoran2) Post #: 13

RE: got it done - 7/6/2005 7:45:36 AM    tommoran2   Posts: 13 Joined: 6/20/2005 Status: offline Yes . Thats my plan. Looking at Polk Audio DB6500 cuz they fit well and are efficient. (in reply to theycallmerickjames) Post #: 14

RE: got it done - 7/6/2005 1:34:08 PM    theycallmerickjames   Posts: 163 Joined: 5/29/2005 Status: offline are you planning on ever putting in a subwoofer? if u replace your 6x9's with some 61/2s u might lose alot of the bass you could have with some really nice 6x9's (in reply to tommoran2) Post #: 15

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