So I'm wanting to install a new head unit in my 01 LX but I'm having trouble with the clips. I found a PDF that helps me locate them:

http://www.tss-radio.com/images/HO-52-01.pdf

but I'm not exactly sure how to disengage them. I have a small hook shaped tool but I'm not sure what to do. If anyone who has removed the control/cigarette lighter panel on the same gen civic can describe them, or better yet, provide a picture, I would be very grateful.

Thanks...
~Stephen

 

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come on, surely someone has removed this panel before...

 

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i'll give it another shot... any help at all would be appreciated...

 

What does ttt mean?

http://www.ledautomotive.com/HowToGu...shLEDHowTo.asp

This is the DIY to convert your climate control to blue leds but it mainly tells you how to take off your cluster! Good luck

 

ttt=to the top

 

thanks that is close enough to what i'm looking for! much appreciated!

 

So I finally got around to installing my radio and I thought I'd explain a bit...

First I removed the cigarette outlet panel thing. What I did was take a couple credit cards to slip behind the top corners which allowed me to get a grip and pull it out. (I suppose the proper thing to do is to use a tool to unclip the retainers, but this worked for me without damaging anything.)

Next I removed a couple screws underneath the radio. They were kind of hard to reach. Used an 8mm wrench to do the job - they stripped very quickly with a phillips screwdriver.

Then I used a credit card to slip behind one of the corners of the radio panel so I could grip it. There are 9(?) retaining clips holding this one on. I went around in a circle and gently pulled until each was lose, and it came right out after that.

Hope that helps others understand the process. I found lots of misleading info out there.

~Stephen