ok so tomorrow im installin my new head unit and wanted to know if that FAQ is completely necessary... do i really have to take out the center console just to get to it? or can i get to it by just removing the wood trim?

help needed soon... thank you

 

All you have to do is remove the trim on either side of the center console and remove some screws = you just removed your stock headunit

 

so i dont have to take out the seat heaters and armrest storage? i knew it seemed like a little much

 

just to make sure.... remove the wood trim and then the headunit screws?

 

yes, wood trim first lol the trim covers all the screws. once you remove the trim it is easily seen as a "remove/replace" type of situation....or at least thats how I see most things lol

 

hey thanks man i really didnt want to take out the armrest and cup holder and junk

 

I didn't install my deck myself but from the instructions on my Metra Kit and other sources...

You had to remove the center console.

If you don't have to...I think that is something a lot of installers don't know.

They removed mine when they installed my deck and I didn't install mine because of that reason.

 

you have to disassemble the center console. first remove the interior trimming and start taking off all the screws you see, if i remeber the center glove and cupholder have to be unbolted

 

^ Yeah...that is what I thought.

 

thats ridiculous, what a pain in the ass.... so the FAQ is exactly correct? even tho its the ice link install it shows you how... but it seemed like a little much. o well all in the name of sound

 

Yes you have to go by the FAQ. I watched as an installer did it once and I did it myself the second time rather than pay someone else to do it again. Its not that bad once you get the hang of it.

 

anyone know why you have to take out the arm rest and and cup and sear heaters n all the other shit that has nothin to do with audio?

 

Not sure about that....but are those part of the center console?

I just remember center console...so whatever is a part of that assembly.

I don't remember anything about those pieces coming out...sorry.

 

You have to take that out because its holding down part of the console that is holding the headunit in. If you don't unscrew that part you won't be able to take the headunit out.

 

Boomer, just checked my phone messages and by now you no doubt figured out that yes this is a Honda/Acura harness soldered and shrink wrapped so you are good to go. Good luck w/ the install.