How to install a new radio in a 2004 Honda Civic 1 of 3

Watch as we install a new head unit in a 2004 7th Gen. Honda Civic. We put in a Kenwood KDC-MP783U to replace the stock radio. Watch our trials and travails as we attempt to make a it a clean install.

We have established that you do not have to remove your center console to do this install, however I was trying to install the bluetooth module under the center console but it didn't work out, you can see a really good video response made saving time and steps. Some times when you make a video things happen as they unfold, I am not an expert but i did get it done. If you have a problem with this method of install I suggest you make your own video showing a better method which there is.
I would have also liked to find a way to put the ipod connecter in the center console, but due to the cold and lazyness I didn't.


The trim ring we used is a "Metra 99-7897". Search for it on the internet it was about 20 bucks I believe and in my opinion has the cleanest look and allows you to keep the factory torage bin under the radio.

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[ZeroSumJ1]

thank you. my radio just broke. i'm glad i found this tutorial specific to my car.

[JoeSchlubb]

@ZeroSumJ1 Thanks, Its not a perfect video, but im glad it helps!

[nashzilla1]

wow did he really feel the need to show us what the gears are.. jesus man..

[JoeSchlubb]

@nashzilla1 Glad I could "grind your gears" haw haw.........

[alexmcq93]

why on earth did you dismantle your center console?

[JoeSchlubb]

@alexmcq93 did you ever read the description? It explains it all ;-)

[ddliteful]

Thank you! Great job on the camera work, seeing each detail really helps! @ MrKalix27.. I have automatic... but this vid still helped.

[MrKalix27]

Would have been nice if you FUCKEN STATED IN THE BEGINNING OF THE VIDEO IT WAS STICK!!!!! 1:18 ill never get back lol

[tonyd927]

is there anyway to install a radio without removing the entire interior of your car???????

[MrJamesTarver]

This was very helpful. Thanks Joe.

[DracoAzule]

Wow seriously?

On my 2004 Saturn ION, there's just a trim piece that covers the radio. All you have to do is grab the vents and use them to pull it off. There's 2 bolts that hold the radio assembly in and that's it

[LOLKrazie]

Oh wow. Mine came with a TAPE-Cassette player only..... but one of the buttons, and when I bought it, said it had a single disc CD player, but it is nowhere to be found.. Sadface

[PublicNyan]

You gotta get the CD out or youll be pissed

[harleyhongxi]

Is this the exact same removal and installation (same mount and stuff) as the Acura EL 2005? Please let me know, I don't wanna pay 70 bucks for labor if I can do it myself, but there is no info online about EL, cuz it's Canadian car.. :S

Thank you

[gnomegrownhemp]

@nashzilla1 haha i know right?