Stereo installation

[Pubhi]

I have a 1998 honda accord LX and i'm thinking about installing a panasonic CQ-C8200U stereo in it. Exactlly what do I need to complete this install and does anyone know what screws I need to loosen in order to pull off all the dash covers so that i can remove the OEM stereo? ANy other hints would be very helpfull. Thanks.

[Mr. Anderson]

Buy a Helms manual before you buy anything else for your car!

[AccordCodger]

Where are you getting the stereo from? The prices are OK at crutchfield.com and they give you detailed instructions (and telephone tech support).

[Pubhi]

I haven't bought it yet but i was thinking of buying it off ebay...its selling for 142 refurb, which i think is a great deal. Where can I buy a helms manual? I have a regular accord manual but that doesn't cover the stereo.

[94accordVTEC]

buy the manual at any auto parts store

[StealthSonic]

there are 2 screws under the center console dash. And the clock unit can be taken off by gently yanking it out with a screw driver.

Then unplug the clock unit and there's a screw inside the dash, take that screw off and the dash can be taken out. Its easier to unplug AC etc off the dash so you can completly remove the dash out of your way instead of having it hanging and blocking you. Then everything else is easy from there. I believe there are about 4 more screws that are holding the stereo. I recommend magnatic screw driver when you are taking out the brackets that are holding the stereo.

Then you will need to purchase a stereo harness... they aint cheap... I did it without it. If you need a diagram, I'm happy to provide you one. I have written it down what each wires do. But I have 2000 Accord, so I hope they are the same.

[u195133]

yeap, what sonic said haha
I got the same thing but i used a harness and u might need one of those kits that make ur after market sterel fit into ur current slot, sorry forgot what it'z called. I have the 8200u from panasonic and i love it
good luck

[Pubhi]

yea i finally ended up going to a shop near by and they matched the prices on ebay so I ended up getting everything I wanted and free installation in under 100 bucks. I got the panasonic 8100u...its great.

[AccordCodger]

Great deal (and a lot less hassle for you) - congratulations!

[u195133]

under a 100?.....holy wow
itz a fantastic deal

[6_string]

I have a 91' Honda Accord , and I'm trying to install a new head

unit. What do I need ?

[blacknight]

http://6thgenaccord.com/forum/viewto...f13dd34f3c8ace