Mounting a cd player
ima complete noob when it comes to cars. just bought a 90 accord lx, real clean and all, just previous owner messed around with the cd player and all. i cant figure out how to get it out, its taped to the ... thing beneath it, which is just a plastic area where i put my cigs. do i buy a mounting kit or somesuch for when i get a new cd player? and is the size double DIN or what?
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Same here. is there a nice DIY thread for installing a CD player? -
sometimes you can pull the radio/compartment out as a whole, or sometimes its attached in there. if you pull out the ash tray and also the metal plate above it, you can get to the two screws holding the radio down, they are 8mm bolts with phillips head spots too.
as far as installing, a double-din mounting kit from crutchfield, bestbuy, or any stereo shop will snap right into your dashboard (double check that it says itll fit the accord), then the mounting sleeve that comes with new radios slides into the mount kit and gets attached by bending the tabs outward. the new radio then just slides and clips right in.
if you buy the mounting kit, the directions explain how to install it.
- 1993 Accord LX - White sedan (sold)
- 1993 Accord EX - White sedan (wrecked)
- 1991 Accord EX - White sedan (sold)
- 1990 Accord EX - Grey sedan (sold)
- 1993 Accord EX - White sedan (sold)
- 1992 Accord EX - White coupe (sold)
- 1993 Accord EX - Grey coupe (stolen)
- 1993 Accord SE - Gold coupe (sold)
Current cars:
- 2005 Subaru Legacy GT Wagon - Daily driver
- 2004 Chevrolet Express AWD - Camper conversionComment
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If you use a snap in kit, make sure and back-strap the head unit. Otherwise thieves can pop it out in 2 seconds.... I don't like the plastic kits, so I fabbed a kit using some scrap wood, screws, and made a finish panel with a piece of aluminum.
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I have to say my first reaction to your diy mounting kit was not a good one! But the Aluminum Looks awesome with your shift knob! GOOD WORK!Comment
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Ah, well that's okay, to each his own really..... This pic is for the FULL effect I was after:Originally posted by wholiman
It doesn't even budge, there is NO WAY a thief could get it out without destroying the head unit. And on top of that, it has Eclipse's ESN feature so it'd be useless anyhow! "Pocket? We don't need no stinking pockets!!?
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Old pic..
Custom made bracket was used.
In order the take out the cd player, I need to remove the dashboard cover.
Last edited by accordmaniac; 07-20-2006, 11:01 PM.1st car: Frost White 1991 Accord EX sedan.. (Dec. 1999 ~ Jan. 2001) *Sold*
2nd car: Black Pearl 1993 Accord 10th Anniversary sedan (Feb. 10, 2003 ~ Mar. 8, 2008) *Sold*
3rd car: Frost White 1992 Accord EX sedan (Jan. 15, 2008 ~ Aug. 12, 2008) *RIP*
4th car: Seattle Silver 1991 Accord EX coupe 5MT (Aug. 13, 2011 ~ Mar. 19, 2014) *Sold*
5th car: Black Pearl 1994 Accord LX coupe 5MT (Mar. 1, 2014 ~ )Comment
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Originally posted by maroonaccord2.2Ah, well that's okay, to each his own really..... This pic is for the FULL effect I was after:
It doesn't even budge, there is NO WAY a thief could get it out without destroying the head unit. And on top of that, it has Eclipse's ESN feature so it'd be useless anyhow! "Pocket? We don't need no stinking pockets!!?
THAT LOOKS AMAZING! I TRUELY DO LIKE IT! LOOKS GREAT AS A WHOLE!Comment
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Thanks man....
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yes, theres a GREAT DIY on how to install a head unit. it's so detailed and everything.
...i made it
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=43624
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Nice Diy! That Is Amazing! Thanks For Helping A Total NewbComment
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