How To Install Radio In 2001-2005 Civic (Detailed Installation) | Project EM2

[@drew6663]

I literally just changed my head unit in my 2001 Honda Civic and you do (not) have to rip apart the middle console along with everything else. I just used trim tool to take out main radio ac unit then hooked everything up then slid it back in and done.

[@Dope_Digital]

I was just thinking that..wtf u take the middle console out for lol

[@secretfinger9953]

You only have to remove that center cover that gives u access to your securing bolts, the center console does not need to come off just that panel that the 12 socket comes out of.

[@roadeyez]

amazing you have to take the Vehicle half apart to change the Stereo ...bring back the Good ol Dayz

[@jordanroy7705]

You do realize that the metal sleeve that comes with the aftermarket radio has push tabs to secure the sleeve to the dash kit. Also the metro faceplate is used for different applications . When installing deck you should always use the faceplates from the unit itself.

[@briansperry2479]

Great video. One of the few that shows the 2001 civic, which seems to be a little different from 2002-2005

[@adrianbarker5314]

Hi I have just followed your steps to fitting a new stereo in my year 2000 em2 a great vid made the job very easy thanks for taking the time to make it save me a whole heap of problems Adrian in the UK

[@TheMaccMilller]

Em2 started in 2001.

[@RobertMOdell]

Abnormal Garage. For what you unplugged, you actually don't have to unplug your battery, which would require you to reset your air bag system after plugging your battery back in. Also, for your car you don't need to remove the center console.

[@IMP3TIGO]

Yeah, didn't understand why he removed the center console unless to run cables to an amp in the trunk, which didn't seem to be the case.

[@RomboutVersluijs]

I wish they used those push pins allover the car. They are so nice to work with. Taking out clips a lot of them break because they turn brittle over the years

[@SquadGamersHD]

DAMN! Abnormal Garage pumping out a lot of vids! 💯👍

[@salvadorcantero6084]

The Squad nice

[@chickenbreadbreadbreadbreadbre]

Thanks for the video! It made replacing the radio in my old Honda go like a breeze

[@bigheverly]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 you don’t have to remove the entire center console. For simplicity begin removing panels starting with the cigarette lighter piece around 4:40. Good video, but it’s removing your radio with extra steps 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ryansheets1702]

bigheverly this comment needs to be at the top

[@S0lidState]

You might have to remove the in-dash center piece like he did to remove the original factory radio, any after market radios will slip out of their sleeve with simple removal tool.

[@FastEddy5]

Exactly you do need to remove everything exactly how he did it. Get lost

[@TheRealXyzven]

Love the full video of mistakes and all. Makes sense to me and I appreciated the work.

[@scottcarl9206]

Just got done installing a double din no name head unit in my son's 01 Civic sedan. I started removing the console like you did and couldn't figure it out. I removed the piece in front of the cup holders and it came out and I had access to the bolts underneath. My son's is a 5 speed manual, I don't know if that makes a difference. I find it nice that that the rear bracket is set up for a double din or regular. My wife's 05 Civic was an LX special edition and it had a factory JVC double din 6 disc cd so Honda must have seen into the future by making the bracket to accept a standard chassis head unit or a double din. My son's LX came out with the same Honda head unit with tape deck that yours has. Next up is removing the front bumper to put in a set of projector beam headlamp assemblies and get rid of the tow bar. In its prior life it was occasionally towed behind an RV. An old gentleman owned it and took really good care of it.

[@RomboutVersluijs]

It was hard to see, but i think his console was popped out before. I believe there are around 8-9 clipps or brackets holding that console into place. Ive seen a different video of an old Civic. Check this video, its shows those clips. But i guess you either figured it out already or its still in kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3-UZnapba5gmZY

[@amadocarrasco3250]

Clean install man! If you plan on adding a subwoofer in the future and don't want a huge sub box in your trunk. I would definitely recommend the Kenwood KSC-SW11 underseat sub (it's what I have for my es2) it's small enough to keep hidden and packs a nice bass punch.

[@AbnormalGarage]

Thanks! I’ll have to look into that subwoofer, would be nice to add some bass to the civic.

[@Believe231]

Yep, speakers would help the sound for sure. I went with JBL GX series speakers rated at 2.3 ohms in place of my factory's odd 3 ohm speakers. Hooking the Kenwood head unit up to the factory premium amplified Toyota system using the 2.3 ohm JBL speakers definitely make enough bass and noise for me!

[@PetrosGaming]

Hi friend please continue with civic videos its Very good and help it yo me a lot. your channel grow up like that

[@htroxell7233]

If you're just looking for the serial number to get your code from Honda all you have to do is hold buttons 1 and 6 then at the same time press power button 2 times

[@watchofficial8382]

Question! I have a Honda civic 2002EX 70amp alt and Wired just the Rear speakers to 8inch Speakers 275Watts no Amp Worried that the car won’t handle it ?

[@Shadefinder1]

What about if you dont want to replace the stereo system and you want to repair and clean it out. Done some research and first thing you should do is try to clean out the unit first. Do you have a video on that?

[@rudykraker4905]

Why connecting the blue and red wire together on the aftermarket harness?

[@RomboutVersluijs]

A CD player?!? Mine has it but i hardly have any cd. I got some oldies, but to scratched mostly.

[@ArmandoFloresAvila]

Thank you very much kind sir

[@happylarry274]

Mine has an ashtray next to the cig lighter, I tried pulling that bit off but it's not moving. Is there extra bolts where the ashtray sits?

[@allegedamoeba7561]

I just installed a radio in mine, it took me like an hour to figure out that I had to remove the center console trim.

[@markweidner8803]

my 2002 Civic EX OEM radio has a security code on it that I have to enter anytime I disconnect the battery. I think that is so that no one would steal the radio back in the day, but just curious if that is also somehow tied into any security system or electronics (aside from the head unit) that would disable the car if I swapped radios? Thoughts? Otherwise, good video...you make it look easy.

[@jordanroy7705]

mark weidner doesn’t affect the function of radio. Just if you decided to switch back to factory head unit then it will be security locked

[@Ace-kr3ku]

good video

[@DJ_IB95]

Thank you helped so much 🙏

[@MrZack1916]

When u switch to a aftermarket radio,in ur dash lights dount work cause ur multiplex computer blow rather than the fuse.

[@shanem218]

Really great vid

[@dawsonlatter6692]

Broke my whole panel trying to get it out, just snapped right in half by the vents

[@jerusalem4426]

Nice job 🤔😄

[@jtjt1836]

go to pick and pull!

[@minineji7050]

F

[@JeffWagner]

Having trouble reinstalling the push pins, which I guess I didn't have to remove. Video does not show reinserting them. Does anyone know how?

[@zanyarzandi1896]

you did it bro you amazing man thanks lot for video

[@raytrautman2570]

I'm planning to replace my stereo in my civic, and I think I have everything I need but I do have one question. Why the new dash kit? I don't know shit about cars so I'm trying to make sure I have everything I need to get this done in one shot. Can I still change mine without the new dash kit or will I have problems? I also don't know where to find the right kind, if I do need one.

[@AbnormalGarage]

Yes, you will need the dash install kit. Aftermarket head units don’t line up properly with the factory dash pieces. You could install the new head unit without the dash kit, but it would more than likely fall out when you’re driving, and you don’t want that to happen. I found my dash kit at Best Buy. They don’t typically have them on the shelves. You have to ask someone who works there, and they usually have them in back.

[@raytrautman2570]

@@AbnormalGarage awesome, thank you! Is there anything specific I need to get for it, or just a dash kit for an 01 Civic?

[@AbnormalGarage]

You’ll just need the 2001-2005 dash kit and the wiring harness adapter. They should have both things at Best Buy. Other than that I’d say just some assorted tools to remove and install the radio, a soldering iron, solder, and some heat shrink for the wires. You should be able to see everything I used in the video. Good luck with your install!

[@scottcarl9206]

I use Crutchfield on all my installs. They set you up with a wiring harness connector and in the case of this Civic install I did, a trim piece that fits around the head unit and dash unit. It looks like a factory install. My previous install was on a 01 Buick Century. I used Crutchfield again on that and it looked real nice as well. I also put speakers in the Buick . They supply you with adapter wiring harnesses so no spicing, all plug and play. Very happy with the company.

[@ackeemmcgregor4989]

did the wire harness come with radio if not where can i get the wire harness to buy

[@beef2811]

What did you use to get the 8mm screws out at 5:17? I’m struggling with this part

[@AbnormalGarage]

I just used a 3/8 ratchet with an extension, and an 8mm socket.

[@keatongillespie7130]

does this head unit have an aux jack??

[@AbnormalGarage]

Yes

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Does anyone know a site or a link with diagrams of these old radio's? I need to check the colors and channels

[@xelementzgaming7171]

Why didn’t you use orange??

[@AbnormalGarage]

The only thing the orange wire (illumination) would do is dim the aftermarket headunits backlight when you turned your headlights on, but since you can manually adjust your brightness on the new headunit, I figured there was no point in wiring it in.

[@xelementzgaming7171]

Abnormal Garage I bought a 03 civic! But when I turn on the headlights my dash turns off. It came with a after market radio already in the car.. you think maybe the orange wire is connected and it has something to do with the dash turning off when I turn on my headlights??

[@AbnormalGarage]

I'm not sure. You could check it out, and see if it solves your issue. Otherwise you may want to have a professional shop diagnose the problem.

[@pingingkiwi9576]

I did exactly what he did but now my central locking wont work

[@obxDame]

Pingingkiwi 😂😂

[@kingvictor4575]

Good work my brother blessed be the most high God name.

[@dianamary6170]

Nice!

[@billkelleher660]

Awesome Thankyou...

[@mikhailnoskov901]

what radio frame do you install?

[@jc-wu7lm]

good video bro..

[@mikerangel4058]

Honestly u don't have to take the concel out

[@Temppy1]

why did he remove the whole console u can just remove the lighter part

[@taimoorzafar3395]

What is this thing called which he is holding at 6:10 ? I want to buy this for my car

[@AbnormalGarage]

It's a plastic trim removal tool. I have them linked in the description of the video 👍

[@ksjmorning7624]

Ok

[@dantemouton3729]

What body trim is this?

[@AbnormalGarage]

LX

[@enriquevalles8642]

SOUNDTRACK horrendous.// GENRE boy im still trying to identify.../ DETAILED INSTALL VID good

[@htroxell7233]

I can't believe they made it so you have to take the whole center console out wtf I changed my battery and need to remove the radio to get my serial #

[@happylarry274]

So the code for the radio is printed on the back of the radio unit?

[@htroxell7233]

@@happylarry274 the serial number to get the code is what I meant my bad. You can just hold button 1 and 6 then press power two times to get the serial number

[@NINE-PACK]

Wait how do you keep your keyless entry then?

[@AbnormalGarage]

This car doesn't have keyless entry, but if it did, I would think it would be separate from the radio.

[@NINE-PACK]

@@AbnormalGarage okay awesome. I have a 04 ex with keyless entry and I'm trying to figure out how to replace the deck without losing that. Thanks for replying!

[@Juicyshadowz]

@@NINE-PACK I just replaced mine and didn't lose it at all

[@Bigmoose636]

Didnt have to remove all that stuff bro just remove where the charger plug in goes and the rest is easy

[@markaguilera7404]

It doesn’t work on a 2000?

[@AbnormalGarage]

No, the 2001-2005 Civic isn't the same as the 1996-2000 Civic.