[HOW TO] Get into the dash

Pottsy · 20th May 2006, 17:11

Remove the 4 screws holding in the rear console. It becomes loose at the rear and needs a sharp pull up at the front to loosen it. Remove the wire from the cig lighter before you yank the whole thing up!

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Unclip the silver surround from round the gearstick:

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Unclip the triangle where the drivers door meets the dash, and undo the single silver screw:

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Now unclip this bit of dash that goes all the way under the steering column:

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Now pop out the rivets that hold on the centre dash (by the drivers feet and the passengers feet) and pull it backwards to unclip it:

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Here's a shot of the underside of the radio (and the connects2 box that I use to connect my mp3 player (red arrow):

IMG_6387.jpg

And another view:

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When you put the rear console back on, make sure this clip hasn't popped off:

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elfa7 · 21st May 2006, 09:33

Pottsy, your very adventurous.

Have you dismantled the whole car yet ??

Raegten · 22nd May 2006, 13:29

I'd like to fit an iPod adapter...but I don't know if I can bring myself to gut my car yet. Might have to wait a while til it's not so brand new.

mike222 · 22nd May 2006, 17:18

How long before the first Pottsy manual is published

Watch out Mr Haynes.

WoolyCiv · 28th May 2006, 22:13

Spotted this and thought you might be interested

http://www.collegehillshonda.com/ins...rmusiclink.pdf

I know it is the USA Civic but the dash looks the same.

They also seem to have a Ipod control unit

There is a list of how toos here

http://www.collegehillshonda.com/ins...gen_civ_sedan/

basegreen · 28th May 2006, 23:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by WoolyCiv

Spotted this and thought you might be interested

http://www.collegehillshonda.com/ins...rmusiclink.pdf

I know it is the USA Civic but the dash looks the same.

They also seem to have a Ipod control unit

There is a list of how toos here

http://www.collegehillshonda.com/ins...gen_civ_sedan/

I have the official fitting instructions for the CD changer. I will scan them in and upload

basegreen · 28th May 2006, 23:24

Notice that on the BASS system, they get the fitter to set the GAIN to 9 o clock, which is very high.

Pottsy · 29th May 2006, 14:35

Yep, I have seen those instructions but the cars are a bit different (esp around the upper dash and the HU itself). Never dared order one of those, 'cos I assumed it wouldn't work with our different HU's. Interesting stuff though - and worth keeping an eye on to see if the add the Euro car to the compatibility list.

Pottsy · 29th July 2006, 14:51

To get to the back of the radio, follow this link:

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=316

Malk · 14th September 2006, 22:43

Pottsy

I was looking at the pictures and i was wondering if the small compartment below the sterio is removeable?

In the picture it looks like the base of the compartment hooks over 2 bits of plastic at the front.
Inside the compartment i noticed there is no top, this is so the door slides away without restricting the entrance to the compartment, if you can remember how it was held in at the top i think it might be possible to take this compartment out without taking off the whole of the dash!

jackal73 · 20th September 2006, 08:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

To get to the back of the radio, follow this link:

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=316

The link is broken can you give it again
thanks

Pottsy · 21st September 2006, 21:38

Certainly:
Weak Bass now sorted! Also, pics of the back of the radio

lennie.c · 21st September 2006, 22:09

Pottsy
Had a look at your how to and the dismantle job you did,BRAVE MAN I would have nightmares and wake up in a cold sweat if I did that maybe when the civ is a bit older not now tho'
Lennie

Pottsy · 21st September 2006, 22:16

Lennie - it's dead easy really. And easiest when new!

lennie.c · 21st September 2006, 22:20

Pottsy think I must suffer with L M F if you can work that out??
lennie
PS maybe one day eh/

generationgav · 21st September 2006, 23:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

Lennie - it's dead easy really. And easiest when new!

Easiest when new? Because you're so intrigued that you can't wait?? Kind of like me but I'm too scared to do it not for a purpose; I have had the centre piece out and the door trims off now; the dash will probably be out next when we finally get an Ipod option! (One under £150) or when I get the courage to fit my fog lights (although I am considering not doing the loom/relay/stalk and just fit the lights!

Nanucq · 25th October 2006, 21:38

How do you proceed exactly to unclip the silver surround from round the gearstick ? I don't want to scractch it

Pottsy · 26th October 2006, 09:36

From memory it just pulled off, but you may need to help it with a very large screwdriver.

Nanucq · 26th October 2006, 12:49

Thank you very much Pottsy, will try to do it because I've a little squeak in the gearstick when shifting

tucker101uk · 29th December 2006, 02:05

You dont need to unclip the silver surround to get that part of the dash off...

FYI

20th May 2006, 17:11	#1 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,668 Thanks: 3 Thanked 51 Times in 25 Posts	[HOW TO] Get into the dash Remove the 4 screws holding in the rear console. It becomes loose at the rear and needs a sharp pull up at the front to loosen it. Remove the wire from the cig lighter before you yank the whole thing up! IMG_6363.jpg IMG_6364.jpg Unclip the silver surround from round the gearstick: IMG_6366.jpg Unclip the triangle where the drivers door meets the dash, and undo the single silver screw: IMG_6401.jpg Now unclip this bit of dash that goes all the way under the steering column: IMG_6367.jpg Now pop out the rivets that hold on the centre dash (by the drivers feet and the passengers feet) and pull it backwards to unclip it: IMG_6376.jpg Here's a shot of the underside of the radio (and the connects2 box that I use to connect my mp3 player (red arrow): IMG_6387.jpg And another view: IMG_6383.jpg When you put the rear console back on, make sure this clip hasn't popped off: IMG_6402.jpg

22nd May 2006, 17:18	#4 (permalink)
mike222 Valve Cap Join Date: 19th May 2006 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This How to thing is a nice Idea How long before the first Pottsy manual is published Watch out Mr Haynes.

28th May 2006, 22:13	#5 (permalink)
WoolyCiv 12th June 2006 1.8EX Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th May 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dash removal & Ipod Looms Spotted this and thought you might be interested http://www.collegehillshonda.com/ins...rmusiclink.pdf I know it is the USA Civic but the dash looks the same. They also seem to have a Ipod control unit There is a list of how toos here http://www.collegehillshonda.com/ins...gen_civ_sedan/

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21st May 2006, 09:33	#2 (permalink)
elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,700 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pottsy, your very adventurous. Have you dismantled the whole car yet ??

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Raegten Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th May 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 125 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'd like to fit an iPod adapter...but I don't know if I can bring myself to gut my car yet. Might have to wait a while til it's not so brand new.

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,864 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Notice that on the BASS system, they get the fitter to set the GAIN to 9 o clock, which is very high.

29th May 2006, 14:35	#8 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,668 Thanks: 3 Thanked 51 Times in 25 Posts	Yep, I have seen those instructions but the cars are a bit different (esp around the upper dash and the HU itself). Never dared order one of those, 'cos I assumed it wouldn't work with our different HU's. Interesting stuff though - and worth keeping an eye on to see if the add the Euro car to the compatibility list.

29th July 2006, 14:51	#9 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,668 Thanks: 3 Thanked 51 Times in 25 Posts	To get to the back of the radio, follow this link: http://www.civinfo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=316

14th September 2006, 22:43	#10 (permalink)
Malk Valve Cap Join Date: 25th July 2006 Location: Macclesfield Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pottsy I was looking at the pictures and i was wondering if the small compartment below the sterio is removeable? In the picture it looks like the base of the compartment hooks over 2 bits of plastic at the front. Inside the compartment i noticed there is no top, this is so the door slides away without restricting the entrance to the compartment, if you can remember how it was held in at the top i think it might be possible to take this compartment out without taking off the whole of the dash!

21st September 2006, 21:38	#12 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,668 Thanks: 3 Thanked 51 Times in 25 Posts	Certainly: Weak Bass now sorted! Also, pics of the back of the radio

21st September 2006, 22:09	#13 (permalink)
lennie.c Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: SIDCUP Kent Posts: 125 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pottsy Had a look at your how to and the dismantle job you did,BRAVE MAN I would have nightmares and wake up in a cold sweat if I did that maybe when the civ is a bit older not now tho' Lennie

21st September 2006, 22:16	#14 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,668 Thanks: 3 Thanked 51 Times in 25 Posts	Lennie - it's dead easy really. And easiest when new!

21st September 2006, 22:20	#15 (permalink)
lennie.c Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: SIDCUP Kent Posts: 125 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pottsy think I must suffer with L M F if you can work that out?? lennie PS maybe one day eh/

25th October 2006, 21:38	#17 (permalink)
Nanucq Valve Cap Join Date: 30th September 2006 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How do you proceed exactly to unclip the silver surround from round the gearstick ? I don't want to scractch it

26th October 2006, 09:36	#18 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,668 Thanks: 3 Thanked 51 Times in 25 Posts	From memory it just pulled off, but you may need to help it with a very large screwdriver.

26th October 2006, 12:49	#19 (permalink)
Nanucq Valve Cap Join Date: 30th September 2006 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you very much Pottsy, will try to do it because I've a little squeak in the gearstick when shifting

29th December 2006, 02:05	#20 (permalink)
tucker101uk Wheelnut Join Date: 8th August 2006 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You dont need to unclip the silver surround to get that part of the dash off... FYI

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