DIY: Accord Euro CU2 Centre Console/Stereo Removal
Disclaimer: The following is provided as a GUIDE ONLY, and neither myself nor Ozhonda take any responsibility for the outcomes of someone else doing the following. You follow these steps at your own risk!
Hi Guys,
I've recently bought a second hand Euro 2008 model and one of things that was missing was bluetooth/Ipod connectivity so I ordered a Grom Unit that enables both. The unit connects directly to the back of the stereo as it integrates with all the OEM functionality. So far the unit works great, bluetooth is clear and comes from all the speakers and I can control the bluetooth and the ipod via the steering wheel buttons. The only issue I have is that the ipod still continues to plays when the ignition is turned off. Hopefully the guys from Cushie Audio where I bought it from can give me sort of answer.
Anyway back to the install part, in order to connect the bluetooth/ipod unit, I needed to get to the back of the stereo which is in the dash. After a lot of researching around on the net (hence I stumbled on this site) there was nothing clear for the Australia Accord Euro. Hopefully this step by step guide helps those that are looking at pulling either the console out or want to access the stereo for any reason without having to spend all day searching like I did.
Step 1:
Remove the centre drinks holder console - this requires grabbing the drinks holder with a firm grip and start by lifting one of the rear corners out - I found it easier to start rear left passenger side corner
Once it's lifted up fractionally, use a flat head screw driver or spatular and gently work your way around to the front left corner which lines up with cigarette lighter. You'll hear sharp "cracking" sounds from clips undoing themselves as you move around the gear stick to lift out the drinks console.
Underneath the console, you'll find connectors for the seat warmers that are fairly easy to disconnect. Once removed, you can lift the whole drinks console over the gear stick and put in a safe place.
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/t...nksConsole.jpg
Step 2:
There are a lot of screws that needs to be removed. The first two you'll see is when you lift out the drinks console, this holds down the side trims.
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/t...TrimScrews.jpg
Step 3:
Gently pull up the side trims, initially they need a bit of force to pull out, start from a corner and work your way around.
To take out the passenger side trim, you also need to take the passenger trim above the glove box first because there is 1 screw holding down the passenger side trim. Opening the glove box door allows for easy access to one of the corners.
Step 4:
Remove the heater control unit
There are 8 screws which holds the heater unit
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/t...aterScrews.jpg
Remove the two screws after the heater unit has been removed;
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/t...terScrews2.jpg
Step 5:
Remove Screw from underneath the ash tray - follow the instructions on the ash tray lid to push out the ash tray by pushing the lid back otherwise the ash tray won't come out.
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/t...hTrayScrew.jpg
Start from lifting from the bottom to pull the clips near the gear stick out. Next lift the ash tray from the back of the lid and lift out wards, it's a tight but it will come out.
Step 6:
Remove the two screws from underneath the storage compartment in the centre - it's a bit tricky as it's tight underneath the gap.
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/t...treStorage.jpg
Step 8:
Remove the 2 screws from underneath the stereo.
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/t...nderStereo.jpg
Step 9:
Take a firm grip with both hands from underneath the stereo and pull it out which will lift the stereo from the bottom.
You can continue to pull out the stereo from the top fairly easily.
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/t...oPulledOut.jpg
TO REMOVE CENTRE CONSOLE
Remove all the side screws,
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/t...soleScrews.jpg
Step 10:
Remove the two screws at the bottom of console and the two screws under the rear air vents.
The air vents are only held down by clips which you can pry out with you hand, grabbing out from the base of the air vent in the rear seat
Bottom Front Console
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/Console2.jpg
Bottom Rear Console (View from Top)
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/t...ntsConsole.jpg
Step 11:
Remove two screws inside the console which is located under the plastic mat
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/t...soleScrews.jpg
Step 12:
Remove the black felt sides seen in side pictures with all the screws, there are two more screws behind it:
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/t...sLowerLeft.jpg
If you repeat this on the passenger side, you should then be able to lift the centre console out (if you ever needed to)
That's about it, sorry if it's a bit high level but I took the photos as I was fumbling around, and looking back, it would probably only take about an hour from start to go now that I know what to do but allow a couple of hours. Remember to take your time and take care so as not to damage any of your trimmings.
