insalling a head unit in 05 civic - HondaClub.com

warwizard · 11-11-2006, 09:57 PM

just bought a 2005 honda civic ex. tryin 2 insall aftermarket head unit. how do i get the factory one out . it apears as if i have to remove the entire dash. if anyone has a schematic or knows where i can pick one up,let me know. this is my first honda so please excuse my ignorance.

**TJ213** · 11-11-2006, 11:34 PM

I think you just remove the old head unit, pictured in red, and put the new one in there. I'd recommend Cruchfield.com for fitment details, but pretty much any din1 or even din2 head unit should fit

warwizard · 11-12-2006, 01:36 PM

yeah i got the wire harness adapter and the dash kit to replace the stock unit . the problem is getting it out the face plate arond the area in red is held in by more than just clips and i dont want to damage it. i'll try crutchfield. and see. thanks.

**TJ213** · 11-12-2006, 03:11 PM

oh sh^t, I think I found a head unit install guide, but it does not look fun.

note, the guide is for a RHD Civic, and the wrong year, so it may be useless

**TJ213** · 11-12-2006, 03:20 PM

Finally found the right guide, and its free, here it is

AP1fun · 11-12-2006, 05:44 PM

Replacing the head unit will void your warantee. FYI

Brandon K Mills · 06-13-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ213

Finally found the right guide, and its free, here it is

This looks pretty close but i don't think it is the same as my dash, i have a 05' civic EX, it will help though by giving you an idea, i think they both come out in the same fashion though.

houtan · 06-26-2007, 06:12 AM

i had the same problem with my civic there are 2 screws under your unit right under the lighter and then you just pope the whole thing out not the whole dash though and then you should be able to replace it

houtan · 06-26-2007, 06:13 AM

and it will not void your warantee if you do it right

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warwizard Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3	insalling a head unit in 05 civic just bought a 2005 honda civic ex. tryin 2 insall aftermarket head unit. how do i get the factory one out . it apears as if i have to remove the entire dash. if anyone has a schematic or knows where i can pick one up,let me know. this is my first honda so please excuse my ignorance.

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TJ213 I've earned a Custom Title Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania United States Posts: 1,629	Finally found the right guide, and its free, here it is __________________ Comma Club Member #1

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AP1fun Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Huntsville, Alabama United States Posts: 683	Replacing the head unit will void your warantee. FYI __________________ [/quote]

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11-12-2006, 01:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
warwizard Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3	yeah i got the wire harness adapter and the dash kit to replace the stock unit . the problem is getting it out the face plate arond the area in red is held in by more than just clips and i dont want to damage it. i'll try crutchfield. and see. thanks.

06-26-2007, 06:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
houtan Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: kanata, Ontario Canada Posts: 13	i had the same problem with my civic there are 2 screws under your unit right under the lighter and then you just pope the whole thing out not the whole dash though and then you should be able to replace it

06-26-2007, 06:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
houtan Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: kanata, Ontario Canada Posts: 13	and it will not void your warantee if you do it right

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