Honda Bose CR-V Car Stereo Removal 1997 - 2001 = Car Stereo HELP

[@louofm1]

Excellent instructions. I did this today except to replace my heater control module. Its the same procedure. Wish I would have seen this video first. Couple of other suggestions for everyone. Once the radio is removed, MAKE SURE to write down the serial number of the stereo. If you don't have the stereo code, you will need the serial number to attain the security code from the dealership or a Honda website (you can look up via google). If you reinstall the factory radio, you will need the code to make the radio operational.

[@Elitezalba]

Well now I know that my radio will never get stolen

[@brentowen9480]

Nice, still laughing-so true. Looked this up after poking at the black panel around the radio and it didn't pop out....after 1 min watching this thought the same thing.

[@cesarlantigua2417]

Well if the whole crv doesn’t get stolen

[@Eeeemomo]

Mine got stolen lol

[@Salvatore-r3v]

Thanks a lot for your precious help. The interior lights in my 99 CRV has never been so smart.

[@sunburntcurt]

Wow, what a spectacular pain in the ass. I'm starting to think the install charge at the shop down the street is looking pretty attractive! But I hate those guys, so I'm doing it myself and your video is extremely helpful, so thank you!

[@sunburntcurt]

So I did the install yesterday, and it's not all that bad. Just tedious. But this video made it possible, I'd never have found all those screws otherwise. The only way I differed is that I didn't completely remove the panel on under the steering wheel. God knows I tried, but it wouldn't come free on the left side so I let it hang. It was loose enough to be out of the way for the rest of the work to be done.

[@gjanov]

Easier to use a chain saw.

[@alecfleming373]

Sorta what's happening at the junk yard... Most the people are putting things to pry with between the dash and the plastic around the radio, straight up ripping it out rendering loads of parts broken. Life in northern California...

[@ryanpham3308]

@@alecfleming373, no different in Minnesota. The U-Pull-R-Parts closest to where I live had 5 1st-gen CR-Vs that had a torn-up dash panel, all for the radio/CD changer. Give or take, it was the one with the available cassette deck, but the things people will do these days just to save a few seconds for the parts...

[@TG626]

Ash tray removal is NOT required. It may be helpful but since it takes a rare 90° screwdriver, I thought it worth mentioning. I've had that console apart many many times and I never did that step.

[@sgtsmitty]

This is one of the most useful comments! (thank fk i read it before starting out)

[@SilverTippedArrow101]

Once you remove the cup holder, you can just push a screwdriver through some holes that align with the screws up top!

[@TylerJames420]

You men are truly a blessing, thanks so much I’m about to start this and thought, “fuck another trip to the store for the damn screwdriver!”

[@mattsteffens]

thank you for the pro tip

[@diversedad7954]

I've never owned a 90 degree screwdriver and I'm kind of a tool fanatic. In that situation I just use a 1/4" ratchet with a small socket that fits a screwdriver bit. Forget what size that is. Hope this helps someone that doesn't have a 90 driver but has a 1/4" ratchet and small sockets. But as said above, maybe that step isn't necessary.

[@GBGeeKs]

So after removing your engine, you can now switch your radios!

[@Dokram]

I came here so I knew what to do when I replaced my stereo. Now I know. I need to get someone ELSE to do it for me. Thanks!

[@brianf5151]

Thanks a billion!! Just got myself a '97 so now I know what I'm in for

[@TeensyFiend]

Took me about 45 minutes to remove. What an absolute gong show. When you get to the end pull as hard as you can on the radio. He made it look easy. Those top clips are extremely hard if you have the CD option, since you have to bottom pocket to grasp onto

[@christiantyrone2631]

I actually shit myself pulling it out. I decided to throw in my old audio cause i thought it would be easy in a 99 crv. Got halfway through before fuckign with the stereo😭

[@adamn7516]

Great tutorial. Was looking at this video to help a friend with a Gen 1. What a pain in the ass. Glad I have a Gen 2. Stereo swap takes less then 5 minutes and only 4 screws. Easy as pie. Glad Honda simplified things on the Gen 2's.

[@theeabster1983]

holy shit I thought Honda was smarter than that! that is unbelievable you have to go through all of that in order to remove and replace the radio. I think it would be easier to just you take a boom box and plug it into the car outlet and turn it to hell on. thanks for taking the time to share this task from hell.

[@fitveegs2716]

Back then car security wasnt as good. Who would do all this for a radio 😂

[@krissyg5630]

Nowadays with everything getting stolen, that is smart! No one will want to do all that work with the risk of getting caught just for a radio

[@apuglisi]

This video was a big help for me. I just replaced the audio unit in my 1996 CR-V which was almost exactly like it's shown here. Great help and thanks a lot for sharing! Alex

[@alvingjata8063]

I replaced the original casete player from my 2000 crv with a cd and cassette player from a 200 honda crv I got it on junk yard and they have the same plug on the back so u dont have to cut your wires just have to remove your cassette player and the little box underneath and the new CD player will fit your crv perfect u need to get the serial number from the new CD player and just call a local honda dealer give them the serial number so they can give you the code just tell them u disconnect your battery and now your CD player asking for the code it worked for me and now I have CD player cassette and radio on my 2000 crv thanks a lot for your video I almost messed up my dashboard panels

[@DjbGumpy]

The 2000 Crv I have has two square holes below the ashtray so the 90 degree screwdriver isn't needed. You just put the screwdriver from below straight up. The set of trim tools you should have to help pop things out are cheap to acquire online. Well worth it and I got them for under $10. Helps do the job right. Good video, very precise. Just keep track of which screws came from where.

[@nerdynerfdad]

A million thank yous for this video. I never ever would have been able to figure this out without it. Hopefully I can put it all back together now. :)

[@fredsmith7885]

Well done! Thank you for so generously taking the time to explain this in meticulous detail. Guys like you are such a huge help to me while I "learn as I go". Can't thank you enough!

[@lorriebray9659]

Excellent! Others could take a lesson form you and your no nonsense work ethic.

[@roseannawoods1895]

I'm totally impressed! I was wondering how you remember where all those screws go! I agree with one of the other comments, can you make a video putting the thing back together? I was thinking of doing it myself, but now, I hope to find a skillful installer.

[@robertcarman9488]

Great video helped me tremendously, ive done alot of car stereos and never one like this, alot of work just to remove, without this video i would have taken all day and probably broke something! Keep up the good work

[@RayGau]

Well it was a lot of work, but I did make it. Thank you very much for all this precious information. I would'nt have been able to do this without your help.

[@kylaveitch7835]

I completed this today without removing the whole bottom section. Just need to take that panel under the steering wheel off and the glove box part. From there you can pry the sides of the midsection away and see the two screws on either side of the stereo and heating unit. It's a little tight but well worth the time savings taking a dozen or more screws out and the whole bottom section out! I used a small socket with a 2inch extention to get the screw on the driver's side.

[@adonislopez8]

Great video THANKS.. can I suggest another video putting it back together. When I did I had a couple extra screws ..lol

[@thatonesmoker6222]

Adonis Lopez lol

[@lando134]

Same lol

[@stevehall4111]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I would have spent two hours max before I broke out the saws all. Now I spent 15 minutes and I'm ready to go.

[@Jayj93pgt]

most people are surprised to find out they have to remove all of these panels to get to the stereo. But if you own a crv and had to change your turn signal bulbs in the front you have to remove the grille, and the front bumper so that you can remove the headlight housing so you can access the turn signal bulbs. The oil filter is also a real pleasure to access, mounted horizontally above the exhaust manifold so you get to enjoy the smell of burnt oil (which if you own a Honda you have experienced at least once anyway) everytime you change your oil. Not to mention it is halfway up the engine compartment. This is why it costs so much in labor when you have these babies serviced at a mechanic. Some cars are not for the faint of heart. Excellent video, very easy to follow and understand and I feel confident in tackling this project in the next day or so to install a stereo for my GF in her 01 crv.

[@traisamalena]

That was super helpful. I just needed to pop the unit out a bit to hide some wires for a Bluetooth stereo adapter and the whole procedure was not as much trouble as I thought it would be. Thanks for posting this!

[@michaelbutcher504]

huge thanks to this Vid . got my stereo swapped out very easily

[@cri8tor]

What a pain in the ass. Your tutorial saved me a lot of trouble. Cheers m8

[@hatroeger]

thanks a lot, without your video I would be literally "screwed"... my car is a 98 stick shift... a little bit different was just removing the stick shift enclosure... and that's about it. To put everything back together I played your movie backwards :-)

[@nicolafabris1041]

Many thanks Sir ! Ciao Nic from IT 🇮🇹

[@830JJ]

Thanks for the tutorial, got my system taken down and switched out in less than 2 hours 👍👍

[@dcheever07]

excellent video. good sound, in focus, well represented. a 10 all around.

[@brandonrecknagel998]

Great video, thanks for sharing it! My radio is locked so I was looking into finding the serial # and/or replacing the stereo. With this much work involved in pulling it out, I might just get a new stereo head while I'm at it! Thanks!

[@jexxed]

well. guess my am/fm radio isn't going anywhere afterall...!

[@loganhatch]

lol

[@UniverseStrongestWarrior]

lmao they want you to demolish the whole car to change that radio

[@vincenzvara3866]

Hahaha

[@tonyscalze4077]

@@UniverseStrongestWarrior literally..... just tore apart mine just to change mine lmao. What a mess

[@cryptic_jfire6211]

It doesn’t need to be taken apart this for for a radio change

[@wtrdogg20]

That video was just what I needed... I am gonna replace the stereo in my CR-V and now I know what is waiting for me... I assumed it was gonna be like that, because replace the Air Cabin Filter in that CR-V is another pain in the butt...

[@mattfranclemont6191]

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thanks for such a great tutorial.

[@boblizcou]

Should need no kit, either a single or double din radio works. Use the original brackes from the factor stereo and pocket if needed for single din. PURCHASE the aftermarket wire harness, save yourself a headache and get the connections right.

[@Goneloco77]

This was a great video ! I installed my new radio in in 1hr...

[@johngray2476]

Thank you very much. I was able to get the old one out, and he new 7in.touch screen installed.

[@JesseGunzo]

Thanks for the detailed video. Now I can replace my crappy stock stereo.

[@ryanbergthold4678]

THIS WAS AWESOME! Wonderful step-by-step and totally helpful. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@RameshParmar-hs2ds]

ryan bergthold

[@CarlosMPerez-iz6nx]

Great help man, i appreciate it so much thanks! BLESSINGS

[@rachaelb9164]

OMG I can see why my 99 still has the factory stereo.. I only wish it had a clock in the stereo instead of the stupid separate clock that died. Ugh this will be an all day project. At least I know ahead of time that I need to disassemble half of the car to get to the stereo lol. Thanks for the help!

[@mitaka81]

Rachael B that is all made on purpose to be pain in the butt, because that era was very popular for stealing stereos out of cars if u remember. Your dead clock is a 5 min job repair. Just pull it out and resolder 4 large solder traces on the corners of the back side pcb, that kills 99,99% of the crv clocks

[@equipmentreliabilitysoluti1036]

Great Video, so helpful, Love your Right Angle Screw driver

[@oscarescribano6120]

Thank you for the post. Although the video is intended to remove the car stereo I am wondering if I could follow the same procedure to access the interior bulbs that provide illumination to the heating and ventilation regulation knobs that are located on the central console under the car stereo. One of those bulbs has blown off and I would like to replace it. What do you think?. Cheers.

[@jacobvidlervidler5091]

great video! I just ordered a new stereo for my wifes 99 honda crv. I am glad i watched this video first I would of been left scratching my head.lol.

[@sonickchri]

Thank you very much for this. Amazing that you didn't curse or express frustration at all the screws that needed to be removed! At what point during this process is it recommended to disconnect the car battery (and which battery connections should I disconnect)? I'm right at the point before I need to remove the kit assembly but I want to drive the car right before that point.

[@Tay-ky3fi]

thank you for doing this and posting it!

[@seaweedgirl23]

Excellent video on how to remove! I love doing self repairs and maintenance on things, yet, I find that I don't always put them back together the original way it came. When I try to adjust the volume when playing music, it either gets louder or lower. I do have pot cleaning spray fluids to use, but would I have to still take the unit apart to gain access to it? I would consider replacing the original factory stereo/CD player with a new one, yet that would be another video for me to watch. I appreciate your terrific video, as it satisfied my curiosity and the mysteries of how to disassemble that part of the SUV. Have a Blessed Day!

[@TTVShm0l]

Glad to know my 20 year old radio won't get stolen

[@aiszavillarosa]

I tried removing mine by first getting the empty (secondlevel) din then pop out the that black covering of the stereo, all around, two simple steps. Still works, didnt break anything, watching this makes me confused if what i did is wrong?

[@AdamVickyCarter]

Thanks, this came in very handy today!

[@wesleyfeltner4397]

Since mines a 97 Pos i used a flat pry bar and pryed it out...lol fix radio and duct tape it back in. Rockin to the oldies in no time.

[@jda974]

I need to remove my car's stereo... I'm just happy is not as hard at this. Thanks for sharing!

[@pam6886]

Super handy video! Thank you!

[@cliffbartram4974]

Wow what a pain! Thanks for the video I would have broken something for sure lol

[@Tom-wq2mz]

Can I put a aftermarket stereo in my 2000 Honda crv without any problems such as reprogramming and losing options. Thank you

[@zgoodie-farmerapprentice1105]

How do you make the original pocket work with the radio? Maybe the radio I got doesn't work with the factory mounts..

[@finetoothcombpickers9916]

Thank you very much. I sell bezels on Ebay, and needed this one

[@madgigahz]

Is a dash kit necessary for an aftermarket radio install? Thanks for this video, I was about to just pull off the bezel around the stereo!

[@matthewh.6041]

there are two access holes through the plastic of the console under the ash tray for using a regular length screwdriver to access the two screws that are above the ash tray. don't need a 90* driver

[@ruizlyz248]

Whats that part called of the bottom of the radio and the ac that one space mine got stolen I want to replace it thanks

[@beedip84]

thanks a lot for your help.....why would they make it this difficult?

[@aaroneatspoo62]

BEFORE YOU PULL THE RADIO** If you're trying to find the serial number on the radio, simply pry under the "vents/clock/four-ways" above the radio and pull out the whole component. Then stick a cell phone with flash into the hole above your radio, take a picture and there it is.. Your serial number is right on top. You could use a mirror or something if not able to take picture but I don't think you'll be able to see the number without getting around some components. Hope this helps!

[@bluedrew]

Nice. do you think I could plug into the CD changer port on the back through that vent? I just removed that panel last week to solder resistors on the clock that didn't work.

[@adikusuma1583]

Thx alot guys....its very helpful.....

[@bluedrew]

Thanks. I just want to plug in an aux input box to the CD changer connector. Do you think I could do that through the top AC vents, or from underneath? Also, the little tray underneath my radio seems like it could be popped out, or is it attached to the radio? Thanks!

[@naturalraisins]

bluedrew Did you ever manage to install the AUX box into your V? I want to do the same with my ‘97 stock radio. I actually wanna keep the factory radio but simply have an AUX input. Guess I’ll still have to go through this process.

[@raymar091]

Thanks a lot for posting this helpful video

[@xtaxplayer]

So how much money did you find at 6:20 ? Yes I could tell.

[@jasondriver44]

Oh my god!!!!!! Just took out my radio in five minutes on my rd1 a few days ago!! Who told you that’s what you have to do???? Massive huge over kill, wow

[@wdb12x]

Thank you for such video. I will not try to change mine now 😂

[@mikecalhoun2645]

I found to take out the 2 screws you dont need a right angle tool, there is 2 squares where you can use a long screwdriver to take them off

[@b00shie]

This process is not as difficult as the comment section is making it seem. You'll spend a longer time soldering your wiring harness than you will taking the dash apart.

[@locallyhatedstunts]

I just depin the factory plugs and use it for the aftermarket radio wires.

[@Neilimea]

Seconded. Super tedious but not difficult at all.

[@dailystruggletv5403]

thx for this great video just what the doctor ordered

[@ashliedawn.]

What I wanna know is.... If it's such a PITA to get the radio out, why did it have to be equipped with an anti-theft feature that requires the serial number off the bottom of the radio to get the damn code.

[@batmansk6]

Awesome video. Just removed my stereo. Thank you!

[@emekappa]

Great Video! Is there any chance you upload a video putting a new one? I Just got this Boss radio that doest have as many connections as my old one. I have no clue on how to make ta work

[@severe28]

Great vid.. Came in handy thanks..

[@clydeng87]

Very detailed, thanks. I have an error code on my 01 CRV. I was wondering if you guys found the radio code somewhere behind the stereo so I can start taking mines apart. Thanks again.

[@brucebanner5860]

I got fustrated removing the bar in front of cabin air filter so I grabbed the big panel in center with both hands and ripped half of it off. There is a huge hole there, but it is so much easier changing the filter🤗

[@jakobbentley3979]

that helped so much! thank you

[@iankerrphotographs]

I have a 2000 CRV Sport in right hand drive. The factory head unit is slowly dying and I'm going to attempt to swap it over myself but man.....thanks Honda. This is going to be a mission.

[@tpepe47]

Very detailed video. Thanks.

[@felizalberto100]

Thank you , Honda does make it easy

[@Wavy809x]

can someone please tell me what was the tool that he used in 8:40 please.

[@tannerhadra803]

Wavy probably a 90° bit, expensive and hardly ever used

[@jorgemelendex]

It is exactly what I need, thank a lot. Great!!!

[@signgod]

great video. thx saved me some time

[@FoxMcCloud94]

does the back of that radio have the 2 red and white inputs fr audio??

[@vickypujolle8936]

Y need to know the diagram colours of the audio wires. thanks

[@cliftongosa8530]

Need s to show more close up detailed near work area .was informational for me. But if this is your first change you may get lost and frustrated. Lots of scews ..... good luck!

[@waltertusin75]

excelente me sirvio mucho, GRACIAS

[@lbazterrica]

Great Video Thanks!

[@angelgil577]

oh my lord that is a lot of work just for a radio

[@padoco73]

Awesome. Note to Honda... nobody is going to jack a crappy stock radio. CD player or otherwise.

[@Ferny8800]

great video!!

[@147andreluiz]

hey everyone... can someone please tell me what is the size of this unit? I mean, is the standard size? about 177x50 mm? Thanks

[@willshousewmo]

+Andre Luiz its a single Din unit but if you take the storage out beneath the radio you can also fit a double din unit

[@147andreluiz]

Patrick Clifford hey, thanks... the thing was I bought a chinese universal car multimedia to fit in my crv and I wasn't sure about the size... but the unit did not fit in there, it was a tiny bit smaller... I had to fixed only on screws

[@willshousewmo]

Yeah I bought a cheap Chinese one too. I clamped and glued the shelf under the radio in and screwed the steel plate on the casing onto the radio and that fixed it in place. I strangely managed to pick up more radio stations with a new head unit also

[@147andreluiz]

+Patrick Clifford i screwed on the originals holes, from the case... pretty tight... i can see a small gap in between but it doesnt bother me... the unit is alright, works fine gps, and radio and everything... i just cant choose folders on my sd card... I can choose musics but not folders... annoying

[@147andreluiz]

+Patrick Clifford type crv rd1 on facebook if you want... i posted some pics of an amp that I installed under the seat

[@longpree101]

thanks man you help me out alto today

[@dennisanderson7536]

Does anyone know if the OEM radio has a frequency adjustment capability. My 2007 CRV is off frequency on every station. Old radios used to have this feature. Would like to know before I tear my dash apart. I just spent 30 hours replacing my rack and pinion; believe it or not this radio video is a piece of cake comparatively speaking.

[@DiogenesNephew]

I was hoping that this was a comedy video and that after removing all that shit, you simply had to pop the radio straight out of it's slot and disconnect the wires. I would have laughed and thanked the gods that it was so simple.

[@irustach8902]

thx thx thx -you save my live:)

[@zachjacobs5247]

At the end of this video, the rectangular container underneath the actual head unit looks like it is attached ( @ 13:38). Is that container removable so that it can be used with a new, single DIN receiver? Thanks for the video/your help!!! @boblizcou