Dash Disassembly
Honda Prelude 1997-2001
1. Using a panel removal tool, unclip
the radio trim bezel and remove
(some force may be required).
(Figure A)
2. Remove (4) Phillips screws
securing the factory radio/bracket
housing assembly and disconnect
the wiring.
3. Remove (4) Phillips screws
securing the factory radio to the
bracket housing and remove.
4. Cut and remove all of the mounting
clips on the radio housing EXCEPT
clips "A" and "G" (the clips can be
identified by the stamped letter on
the back of the housing, near each
clip). (Figure B)
Continue to kit assembly
(Figure A)
"A"
"A"
"G"
"G"
(Figure B)
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DIN radio provision
Honda Civic 1996-1998:
1. Remove the metal DIN sleeve from
the aftermarket radio.
2. Position the faceplate in the radio
opening by inserting the locating
pins on the housing into the holes in
the sub-dash. (Figure A)
Note: if a radio dummy plate was
removed during the dash disassembly,
cut and remove the locating pins on
the radio housing.
3. Slide the sleeve into the kit and
(Figure A)
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Kit Assembly
secure by bending the metal locking
tabs down. (Figure A)
4. Slide the radio into the sleeve until
secure. (Figure A)
5. Locate the factory wiring harness and
antenna connector in the dash. Metra
recommends using the proper mating
adapter from Metra or AXXESS. Re-
connect the negative battery terminal
and test the radio for proper operation.
6. Reassemble the dash in reverse
order of disassembly.