NeoChaser

Hey guys, need some help... i m trying to install the oem mp3 player..
and it wants me to "gently pry up the center console panal to release
the eight clip"

i m totally suck
how do i do that?? i pull on it, it won't come up...
i tired to use a flathead to pry it out (using a cloth wrap around the ege)
it didnt' work and it made a scratch on the trim..


TIA

cmf

Might want to move this to audio/ video section. Some guys that have that type of answer don't look in this part of the forum. Might get you an answer a bit quicker.

xizor

check out any of the short shifter installs, they also remove the center console (if i'm reading correctly). just grab inside the shifter boot and pull up like crazy.

JTso

iTrader: (2)

Step 1
Place one hand under the shift boot


Step 2
Place the thumb on the side of the console, right on the raised edge.


Step 3
Place your other hand or a few fingers under the shift boot if possible. Obviously, I have to hold the camera, so I can't show you the other hand.

Step 4
Place your other thumb right next to the first one for good leverage.

Step 5
With both thumbs resting on the raised edge of the console (side), use your fingers under the shift boot and lift up. Note : very importantly, only lift one corner at a time! By using the thumbs for leverage, you will have a very controlled lift of the console cover and not break anything.

Btw, once you have removed the front clips, the rear ones will come off easy.

sauceman

Good job Jtso!

Moving to Audio & Video

elduderino

Most important: Treat it like it's someone else's...

I added some tips on CC removal in the FAQ thread about adding an AUX source using SHOND... check it...

NeoChaser

thanks guys....


i tired that yestruday didn't work
but i will try it again today!!!

thanks for the pics JTso

elduderino

Oh, I am right-handed, and I had REAL trouble rom the pass side, I had to sit on the driver side...

Tsx536

What up Neo! Here are the directions I used to take out my center console.

http://andylee.us/gallery/console

I love all of you pics by the way man..!! I always love check those out in the photo gallery!

NeoChaser

well i m at it again,
i give up for a week
i m going at it for the 2nd time now..

NeoChaser

THANKS SO MUCH TSX536!!

ur instrutions worked!!



2nd problme:


for those who installed the players them self

there is a part where they ask me to "cut"

do i have to cut it???? or can i leave it?
cause i m gona cut it i m gona use a dremal and get it down... which might make
a mess....

NeoChaser

Done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks So Muhc For Ur Help Guys!

slo007

So, did you cut or not?

Is the player worth the cost? Did you get a good deal? $$$???

I wants PICS!!!

NeoChaser

i used wire cutters to cut maybe 1 mm off??? i certainly didn't need to cut
1 CM like wut hte instructions told me to...

worth the cost? for brand new (bought from acura), of course not...
was it a good deal? imo for the price i paid and oem fitment i think it is...


pics will be up tonight!

NeoChaser

here is my mini review for far

1. the sound quality is better than i thought, thanks for tsx's 350watt..
2. even thought it's kenwood, it's not bad.
3. u know how when u turn off ignation and turn back on and if u had ur volume up high
it will go from minimal and increat it's way back up? well in mp3 mode that fuction is lost
so might get spooked by lound music if u dind't turn the vol down when u turn off the sterio
4. even at 128kbs (test cd was a back up mp3 cd i burned in 2000) quality is pretty good
at least good enough for me

Tsx536

No problem on the instructions Neo...I'm glad it worked...You should thank Articcl9. I think that's his website.

Sounds like you're all done. Congrats man. I wanna see those pics!

elduderino

So the volume setting starts out at the old elvel after crank when AUX is selected? Wow! Anyone else notice this?

NeoChaser

ok just reazlied this while driving my car

the auto level thing works in aux.. however because it takes longer for the player
to read mp3 than normal cd's so by the time it reads the music, the level has
already been increased to the last setting

Tsx536

Where those pics at. And don't try to say you don't have a camera.

Arcticcl9

Oh yeah, I'm glad I helped someone out with my gallery And you're welcome