I have an 02 Civic, and i'm really good at wiring, but i don't know how to get the face plate Covering the car stereo (Mounting kit plate) off. It's only a little piece of plastic, and i'm sure i could rip it off, but i'd rather not inflict any damage on the stereo. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

The whole pod has to come out, tough to get out the first time. Check out www.7thgencivic.com there is a lot of DIYs and post on this subject.

You will probably need a mounting kit and for sure get a wiring harness adaptor.

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Check out the 01+ forum there is a thread regardin this with links I provided to help..