I removed the radio today so I could change the bulbs in the climate control unit. This must not be the first time it has been removed because the two screws that hold the bottom of the radio bracket in place are not there.

Should I bother to replace them? The radio seems pretty secure without them.

 

If you can source them quickly and don't mind taking the center console apart again why not? Otherwise if it doesn't rattle and you didn't know they were missing to begin with then......

 

That was my thinking as well. It isn't rattling now but I don't know how long they have not been there. The screws are Honda part numbers so I will probably just get them. I don't know if over time not having the screws installed could cause an issue. I doubt it but you never now.

 

Well I have to take it apart again so I will get the screws and install them when I put it back together. I left the yellow covers on the new bulbs. The ones I removed didn't have the covers. I was going to remove them from the bulbs but I didn't know if the bulbs I was removing were oem. Anyway, they are too dim and "yellow" looking. Go figure. Lol. I'm gonna take it apart and remove the yellow covers.

 

You will be a regular expert on taking it apart and putting it back together

 

I took the yellow covers off and they look better but are still dimmer than the radio. It isn't a big deal but they are off a little bit. They are oem bulbs so there isn't anything else I can do about it. It is a minor thing I am sure I will learn to ignore in a few days. Lol

 

The two bottom screws aren't as critical as the 2 screws on the left & right side of the radio. With that being said, you can leave it as is.


The previous owner probably lost the screws somewhere in the vehicle while removing/tightening the screws. It's a very awkward location and you'll need an extension, plenty of light, and patience to install them.