Chip Stein <chip@chipanddebby.com> wrote:
>> Do you mean I can pop that panel out without removing the console first?

> yes. on a 2001 civic you can get that panel out without removing
> the console.. i just did one today. sometimes there is a blank plug
> next to the socket, pull that out and put your finger in there and
> pull. it may be real tight on those 6 clips so be carefull!! don't
> peel the hide off your finger.

I had another look at my 2003. It appears that the piece we are trying to
pull out extends well below the console. I tried a thumb in the socket,
and hands to both sides... grunt... no give. I have two blank plates, but
I can't see how to pop them out non-destructively. There's almost no
access to the backside of any of this.

I don't even want to take the radio out, really. I just need access to the
14 pin plug on the back of the head unit to plug my adapter in.

Taking the glove box out is no help. Too much reinforcing framework to get
from there to the radio.

I did pop the rearmost section of the console out though. Several screws
come next. If I spend 10 minutes a day doing this, I might have my
birthday present installed by Christmas.

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Clarence A Dold - Hidden Valley (Lake County) CA USA 38.8-122.5