"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote:
>
> The '94 Civic did not have a pocket under the stereo, so it does not
> apply.

Oh yes, I looked at your Civic install pictures and indeed it did not
have that pocket.

> Looking at the 94 Accord instructions at
> http://www.installdr.com, it seems they are able to replace the stereo
> while retaining the pocket. See
> http://www.installdr.com/walkoffhome...PDF/466037.pdf

Whoa, what a detailed series of pics! I wish I had seen them before I
fiddled with my car radio recently when I installed a manual antenna
motor override switch. The official Honda Service Manual does show you
most of the radio removal process, but not in the detail your pics are
showing. For instance I did not realize that the small top panel over
the radio, containing the hazzard warning light and the clock can be
removed as a unit, instead of what I had to do by removing the warning
light and the clock separately which was a bit more complicated,
especially because in the right side of that panel where originally a
blank covers a square hole, I have my aftermarket Clifford alarm warning
light and key toggle.

> Looking at the Crutchfield site, they have two mounting kits for the
> Accord, Item #120997892 that comes with a pocket, and Item #120997890
> that seems to replace the pocket with a blind cover. They are priced
> the
> same, so perhaps if you buy from them you can talk them into giving
> you
> the kit with the pocket instead of the one without. Give them a call,
> their phone reps are surprisingly knowledgeable.

Well, I think their site should indicate both options with each radio,
instead of just one. You really have to do some digging to discover the
preferred second option.

> The usual suspects for installation kits and wiring harnesses are:
>
> http://www.americaninternational.net/
> http://www.metraonline.com/
> http://www.scosche.com/
>
> In addition, you can often find things at http://www.partsexpress.com

Thanks for the pointers; they really look like useful sites for the car
tinkererers.

Rudy