Stereo Install

Ok, i bought a new Pioneer Head unit and a one of those cd installer kits you can get at Advanced Auto Parts. But i can't figure out how the hell it works!?!?!? Does it fit in 4th gen dash's or will i have to do som custom work? It is driving me crazy cause i need music when i am driving! Any reply's would be appreciated..........thanx guyz

Are you talking about the Dash kits ?
Read the instructions.. there should be 1 piece of plastic that bolts up.

I read the directions and all it says it to put the cd player into the kit(cd player doesn't fit). then it says to put the kit into the dash(it shows them sliding it in), that doesn't fit either?

I've installed quite a few dash kits.
There are usually plastic tabs you have to break off in order to get it to fit.
Thats wierd tho.. all the kits i've seen has came with step by step guides.

The kit i bought has 3 steps in the directions, and my dash where the cd player goes is to big for the kit!

You sure you have the correct dash kit ?

i got the same thing from Canadian tire, mine worked with a bit of customizing. just cut and pieced pieces together to make it fit. then i used plastic 2 plastic epoxy and crazy glue to attach it to my console so it wont break off, it holds the weight of the deck which is all that matters really.
the pics not great but i think u get the idea of how it worked...... i hope:rolleyes:

I didnt use a install kit to put my radio in...i think thier a waste of money..ive never used one to put any stereo in a honda......my 87 accord, 2 different 87civics, my 91 civic,my 95 civic, moms 96 civic, friends 99 civic, his girlfriends 01 civic....never used an install kit......


gunnmen01

88-91 civic does NOT need a kit at all.

yeah i dont know who told you to buy a mount kit, but you dont need it, a single din cd player will fit without mods in the console.

yeah man, just slide that baby in there. take the outside mounting thing off of the original cassette player and use it on the cd player.

Originally posted by civic89dx
yeah man, just slide that baby in there. take the outside mounting thing off of the original cassette player and use it on the cd player.
that might be why i needed a mounting kit, my car never had the original stereo in it or any stereo for that matter when i bought it so i'm doing everything from scratch to mount it basically