How to Remove the Stereo From a Honda Ridgeline

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Here's a little video I put together illustrating the process of how to remove the stereo from a Honda Ridgeline. I know the video is a little long, but I wanted to walk you through the real-life process on how this is done. Sorry for all the "um's" ha ha.

[@jasonv31]

Not a cockroach... we call them "love bugs" or "Halloween bugs" they fly around aimlessly in the fall. You get a closeup of two of them mated together towards the end of the video. Good video showing removal of the radio... thanks man :-)

[@mquan7038]

Good walk through on how to do this. FYI, on top of the steering wheel cover, there's a small slotted cap (you can just see it at 5:44). Remove it and you can insert your key to release the shift lever to drop it into 3rd. No need to insert key in ignition and NO ANNOYING BEEPING! Never done it myself in my Ridgeline, but our Odyssey has this slot and I've used it to do this. I'm assuming that slot is for the same thing.

[@ScottMoeGator]

looks like can swap out my radio in an hour, maybe two, thanks, and the love bugs at the end were a nice touch.

[@kdeltatube]

you did a great job of show and tell and I really appreciate how you did this, I have to do the same thing on my 2006 Ridgeline, thank you very much

[@chrisseager9612]

I have an 06 also I need to do a better sterio with aux or bluetooth

[@trailsidecarpentryhandyman9378]

This was super easy! Thanks man I did a repair I've been holding off on for months. Your instruction was really helpful.

[@mxyzptlk7528]

Outstanding video. Helped me change my dash display bulbs (almost all burned out). Thanks again.

[@partykiller9000]

Thanks for taking the time to post this video. I appreciate it...

[@stephenfurkay6378]

Pretty good video - thanks for being so thorough. One thing, though, is the difficulty in removing the connectors. I found that they were extremely resistant to removal. You just pulled on the dash housing and both the AC and door light connectors popped off. I couldn’t make them budge doing that. Can’t see if there are restraining tabs or not for each of the connector types. If there are, and they’re not visible, it’s even more of a pain in the arse. Is there any helpful information about connector removal that would make this easier?

[@909Thumper909]

Holy crap that was complicated 8-0 thanks for the walk thru!!!

[@catsmeow5566]

Would the procedure still be the same if I have an OEM radio under the navigation screen (I still have oem navigation).

[@bigdaddy3887]

11:18 there's your assistant right there. ;) thanks for the video.

[@MsgrTeves]

Roach at 10:13

[@TommyJohn1986]

What did you with the spare plug that went into the factory stero?

[@damiantwins702]

Nice thank you. Did make a part 2?

[@robre6840]

im looking to upgrade my ridgeline factory radio with a headunit similar to that but says u need to connect it to the parking brake in order to use the features is this necessary ? If so how do you connect it to the parking brake?

[@afjrotc20041]

around 10:12 mark, did you see that giant bug on your dashboard? Just moving around and chilling

[@markcjohnsen]

Yeah - that was cool. I think it was an earwig (sp?). Nice...

[@ArphelC]

I thought there was a bug on my screen lol

[@fermontesv]

did you paint the H emblem of the steering wheel? make a video about it!

[@derrickhillier1173]

Thanks for Sharing.Was the stock radio still working good when You removed it?Asking due to the lite on the screen on the radio in my '07 ridgeline went out but the radio still works.I was looking to replace with another stock radio with the screen lite working.

[@Archifx]

It was fine. Yeah. If I still had mine I’d mail it to you.

[@cammoxx]

did you install a Mike for your Bluetooth in the ceiling for your Radio?

[@jamesmatti884]

Will this be the same for a 2008 Ridgeline?? Just asking??

[@lowlytheworm]

what color and type of paint did you use on the stereo surround?

[@jeffthompson8663]

disconnect battery to stop the beeping

[@kimmetheny1126]

I put a parking garage ticket partially in the slot of my CD player in my 2007 Honda Ridgeline and it took it right in like a CD!! Can you help me figure out if I need to take the whole radio out or do you have any ideas on how to remove the ticket? I can't see it, and the player will still take a CD in but won't play, it will eject the CD too. PLEASE help.

[@Branhawk]

HAHA! Sorry too entertaining.

[@tylermatthews7448]

how do I change the color of the Honda emblem?

[@rsbarsba8866]

I HAVE A 2006 HONDE RIDGELINE, AND HAS THE OLD STEREO, WHERE CAN I BUY THE NEW STEREO ( WITH SCREEN)

[@gg48gg]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@jlaurel8092]

When I had my stereo modded my hazards didn't work. Could it be the plug inside the dash ??

[@WilliamTozzo]

Thanks so much for this. I have a 2014 limited and was told by Crutchfield not to bother, but I really hate the Honda stereo. Is it possible without major customization? DCan you recommend a kit or an online resource?

[@Nippledozer]

Check out the HON-BT45. It's a bluetooth/aux adapter for the OEM stereo. Still retains subwoofer and steering wheel functions.

[@roberttashjian8695]

Thank you for the video. How did you run your Bluetooth microphone? I'm having a tough time figuring out where to place it so that it has a clean look... That steering wheel adapter is going to be fun for me since I have a different brand but relatively the same connection challenge.

[@ryanladd585]

Just what I needed. Thanks!

[@valter1093]

10:12 - cockroach in the car =)

[@TheWillMunn]

love bugs

[@Reesetrain44]

im pretty sure i wont have half the problems that you had as in the entire AC sytem is out and its a lower class honda 2006 ridgeline

[@kellyambrose2878]

Reese train44 replace your in cabin air filter! I just finally fixed my ac that way

[@Reesetrain44]

it didn't have ANY form of AC unit inside that is what i meant you might of goten confused by what i said but what i meant by out is completely removed from the vehicle

[@lousybreaker]

thanks

[@oscarf7485]

help me, how remove the central armrest of the ridgline honda

[@gb3239]

Good thing we aren't a democracy?