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
near each clip). (Figure B)
Continue to kit assembly
Dash Disassembly 99-7898
(Figure A)
"A"
"A"
"G"
"G"
(Figure B)
DIN radio provision
Honda Civic 1996-1998:
1. 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.
2. Slide the DIN cage into the kit and
secure by bending the metal locking
tabs down.
(Figure A)
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3. Slide the aftermarket radio into the
cage until secure. (Figure A)
4. Locate the factory wiring harness 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.
5. Reassemble dash in reverse order
of disassembly.