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Revision 09/13/11

2003-07
Honda Accord

TM

IMPORTANT
Before starting, compare items on your invoice with items received.
Carefully check through packaging material. If any item is missing,
please call Crutchfield Technical Support at 1-800-955-9094.

Inside...

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Although reasonable attempts are made to verify the accuracy of the information contained in this MasterSheet, it is presented without warranties or
guarantees of any type due to the constantly changing nature of this type of information and running changes in vehicle production. Any person or
entity using this information does so at his or its own risk. If you find our instructions are different from your vehicle, or if you have questions, do not
continue with your installation. Contact our toll-free Technical Support at 1-800-955-9094 for assistance .

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Factory Radio Removal

Receiver Installation

6-7

Door Speakers

8-9

Front Door Speakers

10

Rear Speakers

11

Wire Splicing Guide

(coupe)
(sedan)

(coupe & sedan)

Phillips
Screwdriver

Small Flat Blade

Screwdriver

Panel Tool

Wire Stripper/
Crimp Tool

Crimp Caps

Drill & 1/8" Bit

8mm Socket,
Ratchet &
Extension

Tools Required

* If you need additional wiring information,

visit us online at www.crutchfield.com/support/faq.html
Note: At this time, no aftermarket antenna is available from Crutchfield.
A replacement antenna may be purchased from a local dealership.

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FIGURE 2

Factory Radio Removal

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IMPORTANT

If only installing an OEM interface, complete radio removal is not necessary unless the
vehicle is equipped with navigation. Stop with the completion of step 7 where the
wiring harness can be accessed. Follow all steps if the vehicle is equipped with
navigation or installing an aftermarket radio.

1. Before proceeding, eject disc(s) from factory unit if present.

2. Set parking brake and disconnect negative battery cable to
prevent any electrical short.
3. Pry out shift lock cover and depress shift lock to release. Move
gear shift to lowest position (Figure 1).
4. Carefully pry up edges of gear shift trimpanel to release retaining
clips and remove (Figures 1 & 2). Disconnect seat heater wiring
harnesses if equipped.

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 4

5. Open pocket door. Pry out pocket to remove (Figure 3). Remove
two (2) phillips screws from cavity exposed by removal of pocket
(Figure 4).

Continued on the next page.

Pocket

FIGURE 1
Gear Shift Trimpanel

Shift Lock Cover

(pry out cover and depress lock)

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FIGURE 6

Factory Radio Removal (continued)

6. Pry up lighter/power supply assembly to release three (3) clips.
Disconnect harnesses and remove (Figure 5).
7. Remove two (2) phillips screws from bottom of storage compartment
(Figure 6). Close storage compartment and pull straight out to remove
(Figure 7). Note: If installing an OEM interface only, it is not
necessary to proceed beyond this point. The wiring harness necessary
has now been exposed (Figure 8).
8. Remove two (2) phillips screws from bottom of factory radio assembly
(Figure 8).

FIGURE 7

Continued on the next page.

Storage Compartment

FIGURE 5
Lighter/Power Supply Assembl
Assemblyy

FIGURE 8

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FIGURE 11

Factory Radio Removal (continued)

9. Pry out vent trimpanel. Pull panel toward rear of vehicle to release
three (3) clips and set panel aside (Figures 9 & 10).
10. Remove three (3) phillips screws from top of receiver assembly
(Figure 11).
11. Pull radio assembly straight out to release clips. Disconnect harnesses
and antenna to remove (Figure 12).

FIGURE 9
FIGURE 12
Vent Trimpanel

FIGURE 10

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NOTES:

Receiver Installation
Note: Two installation kits are available for this vehicle from Crutchfield.
One kit has fully integrated temperature controls. The other kit (with
pocket) is for a standard DIN unit and does not include temperature
controls. If using this kit, the factory radio will remain in the dash.
The instructions below are for the standard/pocket kit. If installing the
integrated kit, please follow instructions supplied with the kit.

Please read first

Inspect factory receiver harness connector in vehicle.

Ensure that the wiring adaptor received from
Crutchfield plugs into the vehicles connector. If the
connector is missing or incorrect, please call our
Technical Support Department at 1-800-955-9094.

FIGURE 2

Receiver Mounting Bracket

1. Match all wires by function, individually taping off wires that do not have
a match. Connect the wiring adaptor (supplied with the installation kit)
to the receiver. Note: Refer to information on the wiring adaptor package and in your receiver manual. Make final wiring connections following instructions on page 11. When completed, return to this page and
continue with step 2.

Securing Tabs

2. Remove DIN sleeve from receiver (Figure 1).

3. Slide DIN sleeve into receiver mounting bracket. Secure sleeve to
bracket by bending the securing tabs (Figure 2).
4. Slide receiver fully into sleeve (Figure 3).
5. Connect the white plug of the wiring adaptor to the blue plug in the
dash that was disconnected from the rear of the factory radio.
6. Hold factory radio/climate control assembly near dash. Connect blue
power plug of the wiring adaptor harness to the rear of the factory
radio. Connect the green climate control harness to the rear of the
assembly. Reinstall assembly with screws previously removed.
7. Hold new receiver assembly near dash. Connect the remaining plug to
the back of the receiver. Plug in the antenna lead. Slide assembly into
the former storage compartment opening and secure with screws
previously removed.
8. Test receiver operation and reassemble dash by reversing disassembly
steps.

FIGURE 3

DIN Sleeve

Receiver Assembly

FIGURE 1

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Door Speakers -- Coupe

!

Please read first

Instructions address factory speaker locations. In most

cases the replacement speaker will be a direct fit. In
some cases an adaptor bracket or a fabricated bracket
will be required.

IMPORTANT

It is possible that the replacement speakers do not have

screws supplied. It may be necessary to acquire mounting
hardware.

FIGURE 1

1. Pry out sail panel at the top edge of door

panel. Lift panel and remove (Figure 1).
2. Pry out and remove screw cover behind door
release with a small flat blade screwdriver.
(Figure 2). Remove two (2) exposed phillips
screws.

Sail Panel

3. Remove two (2) phillips screws located under

the armrest (Figure 3).

Continued on the next page.

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 2

Screw Cover

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FIGURE 6

Door Speakers -- Coupe (continued)

4. Pry around sides and bottom edge of door panel to release clips. Lift
panel, disconnect door release cable and wiring harnesses to remove
(Figures 4, 5 & 6).
5. Press in clip at top of speaker/bracket assembly (Figure 7). Pull out
assembly from the top. Disconnect wiring harness and remove
assembly.
6. Installation of new speaker requires adaptor brackets. Place adaptor
bracket in location and use as a template to mark new mounting holes.
Remove bracket and drill new holes with a 1/8 bit. Secure bracket to
location with screws supplied.
7. Connect speaker wiring adaptor of replacement speaker to vehicle
speaker harness. Secure speaker to adaptor bracket using hardware
supplied with speakers.

FIGURE 7
Clip

8. Test speaker operation and reinstall door panel by reversing removal

steps.

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 5

!
Door Release Cable

Always be careful when drilling in a vehicle. WEAR EYE PROTECTION.

Be aware of things such as wiring, windows, fuel lines and safety devices.
Check drilling depth and location to avoid damage to vehicle appearance.

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CAUTION:

SAFETY CHECK

Check that wires do not interfere with window operation.

Test door lock and release operation.

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NOTES:

Front Door Speakers -- Sedan

!

Please read first

Instructions address factory speaker locations. In most

cases the replacement speaker will be a direct fit. In
some cases an adaptor bracket or a fabricated bracket
will be required.

IMPORTANT
FIGURE 1

It is possible that the replacement speakers do not have

screws supplied. It may be necessary to acquire mounting
hardware.

FIGURE 2

Door Release Trim

1. Pry out sail panel at the top edge of door

panel. Lift panel to remove (Figure 1).
2. Pry out and remove screw cover behind
door release trim with a small flat blade
screwdriver (Figure 2). Remove two (2)
exposed phillips screws (Figure 3).

Screw Cover

Sail Panel

3. Pry up rubber screw cover in bottom of door

pull cup and remove one (1) phillips screw
(Figures 4 & 5).

Continued on the next page.

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 5

FIGURE 4
Screw Cover in
Door Pull Cup

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FIGURE 7

Front Door Speakers -- Sedan (continued)

4. Pry around sides and bottom of door panel to release clips. Lift panel,
disconnect door release cable and harnesses to remove panel
(Figures 6 & 7).
5. Press in clip at top of speaker/assembly (Figure 8). Pull out assembly
from the top. Disconnect wiring harness and remove assembly.
6. Installation of new speakers requires adaptor brackets. Place adaptor
bracket in location and use as a template to mark new mounting holes.
Remove bracket and drill holes with a 1/8 bit. Secure bracket to
location with screws supplied.
7. Connect speaker wiring adaptor of replacement speaker to vehicle
speaker harness. Secure speaker to adaptor bracket using hardware
supplied with speakers.

Clip

FIGURE 8

8. Test speaker operation and reinstall door panel by reversing removal

steps.

FIGURE 6

Door Release Cable

SAFETY CHECK

Check that wires do not interfere with window operation.

Test door lock and release operation.

CAUTION:
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Always be careful when drilling in a vehicle. WEAR EYE PROTECTION.

Be aware of things such as wiring, windows, fuel lines and safety devices.
Check drilling depth and location to avoid damage to vehicle appearance.

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NOTES:

Please read first

Instructions address factory speaker locations. In most

cases the replacement speaker will be a direct fit. In
some cases an adaptor bracket or a fabricated bracket
will be required.

Rear Speakers -- Coupe & Sedan

1. Pry up speaker grille at each corner to release and remove grille
(Figure 1).
2. Remove four (4) 8mm screws securing speaker. Pull out speaker,
disconnect and remove (Figure 2).

FIGURE 2

3. Connect speaker wiring adaptor of replacement speaker to vehicle

speaker harness. Secure speaker with screws previously removed.
4. Test speaker operation and reinstall grille.

FIGURE 1

Speaker Grille

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Wire Splicing Guide

CRIMP METHOD
1. Cut factory wires behind
factory speaker harness.

These methods can be used to make wiring connections if no receiver or speaker wiring adaptor is available.

Factory harness is removed. Save

harness if it is to be reconnected in
the future by this method.

2. Strip end of each

wire back 1/2.

New speaker wires are spliced into

factory wires behind harness.

SOLDER METHOD
1. Carefully strip out a 1/2
section on each factory
speaker wire behind the
factory speaker harness.

2. Twist wires from new

speaker to stripped
sections of factory wires
as shown making sure
polarity is correct.

Factory Wires

Strip Out 1/2

Negative Wires
New Wires

---

Positive Wires

3. Twist each positive pair of

wires together and insert
in crimp cap. Repeat
step for negative wires.

Factory Wire

4. Squeeze middle of cap

for tight connection.
5. Connect new wires to
speaker with spade
connectors.

3. Heat wires first with

soldering iron, then
touch solder to
wires for solid
connections.
---

-- - ------

+ + + + + + + + + + + +

4. Wrap wiring connections

with electrical tape.

First

5. Connect new wires to

speaker with spade
connectors.

-- - --------

Last
+

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

New Speaker Wire

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