How to remove the radio in a honda civic 2003

SOURCE: removal of radio in 2003

At least on the European model I know how to do!
Remove the glove compartment. Then try to push the plate around the gear stick out from behind. It's not fixed with any screws. You can also use something really thin and try to bend it out from the front bit by bit but it's easy to scratch something. If you remove the connectors, this plate can be rotated to the side for better access.
This step is crucial to to see what is behind.
When the plate is loose you can see behind, two metal brackets that hold the centre of the dashbord to the dashboard frame. Loosen those screws from the side(from the glove compartment space and under the steering wheel).
Now the whole centre piece is basically loose but still a bit stuck. Jank it out bit by bit. Don't rip it out too far, there are lots of cables.
Now the only thing that is left to free the radio is pulling of the ventilation knobs on the front and detaching the modules on the back!

It sounds like a long hard days work but maybe takes 1h if it is the first time and 15 min if you have done it before

Good luck!

SOURCE: stock radio

removed the panel below the radio, clips hold it in and you have to yank it out without damage. then there are two 8mm head bolts behind that panel facing up. they hold the whole frame for the audio and climate controls. then push on that frame with your fingers to pop out the whole panel that the radio and the climate controls are mounted to. then simply disconnect the harnesses and remove the climate controls(three screws and the dials pop off). now you can get to the four 8mm bolts that hold the audio unit in.

SOURCE: 2003 honda civic how to remove door panel

Step one Look at the inside door handle. Behind it you should see a little cover, You pop that off and there will be 2 phillips head screws behind it. remove them.

Pop out the door handle, and unplug the power lock plug,

Youll also have to take the door lock rod, by spinning the plastic door handle 90 degrees until u can wiggle it out.

next remove the sail panel( The little triangle shaped piece in the corner of the door on the top, ( may have a tweeter in it) ( it just pops out)

Next take a screwdriver (flat head) and pry off the cover of the door handle, there will be
2 phillips head screw behind it ( remove screws)

Unplug power window connector (big green plug)

Now just start gently pry the door panel off with a screw driver, see if u can peek behind the panel and see where the panel clips are, and pry near those areas

SOURCE: code for radio for honda civic 2003

Hi:
The only way to get the radio code is from your Honda dealer. THis is an anti-theft issue, and you must have your VIN number to get the code. Often it is written down in the cover of your owner's manual too!

SOURCE: 2003 HONDA CIVIC LX RADIO CODE

The reset code for your radio is located in the glove compartment. There should be a small sticker on the inside of the compartment door, usually near the left side. The sticker has two sets of numbers printed on it. The number set with five digits is your reset code.

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