Factory Installation Manual -single cd player

[mrvinyl33]

Does anyone have or know of anyone that could post, email, or scan the complete Honda OEM instructions for the optional Alpine single disc cd player?

p/n#: 08A06-121-210
ref#: CD2102

This uses the following bracket (same as with the optional cd changer controller & 7 band eq):
p/n#:08B10-SM4-100
bracket used:

pics (showing with an EX HU):

front of unit: front of unit:
back of unit: back of unit:

I've had issues in the past removing the driver's side 8mm screw. I recall having to remove the dash trim to gain access to that side, which I did not think I had to do.

Thank you for reading.

[ChIoVnIdCa]

Does anyone have or know of anyone that could post, email, or scan the complete Honda OEM instructions for the optional Alpine single disc cd player?

p/n#: 08A06-121-210
ref#: CD2102

This uses the following bracket (same as with the optional cd changer controller & 7 band eq):
p/n#:08B10-SM4-100
bracket used:

pics (showing with an EX HU):

front of unit: front of unit:
back of unit: back of unit:

I've had issues in the past removing the driver's side 8mm screw. I recall having to remove the dash trim to gain access to that side, which I did not think I had to do.

Thank you for reading.

If you are talking about removing the radio.. You either have to reach or have a tool to get behind the radio and get both security bolts... Or you have to pull the center console and get it that way...

[cp[mike]]

if you remove the ash tray and the metal hanger it slides into, you can get to both of the bolts from underneath. they are 8mm hex phillips head bolts.

[mrvinyl33]

Yes I intend to remove the center console, ashtray & metal hanger as would be done with the OEM HU with the bracket for the pocket--as noted in this DIY: http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=43624
That's the bracket most people have with the 2 8mm hex bolts as shown.

With the gold brackets for the cd/hu combo, there are 3 instead of 2 as above, which I have no problem removing as see in bracket A:

But, where bracket C connects to bracket B , there are 2 additional screws that are not accessible behind the ash tray--they are further up and off to the sides. I recall having clearance on the pass. side, but not the driver's side without removing the dash trim. I believe the images above are from the OEM manual, but I was looking for it complete.

If you know what I mean, is there a special tool to get that without trim removal?

Thanks.

[mrvinyl33]

More pics for reference & understading that I pulled from other places:

Top View:
The 2 bolts on bracket C (back of cd) go into bracket B (the angled ones I am having issues with).

Frontal View:

[mrvinyl33]

After re-reviewing this, I noted if you squish your head near the pedals and position yourself just right you can see the driver's side 8mm bolt. I believe its the SRS wiring that gets in the way on that side.

So I got it out and swapped the HU but now I'm having issues getting them all the way back in (so much extra cords/plugs between them). So, I've decided to call in some help and see if the dealer can stuff them in successfully.

This was obvious a design afterthought by Honda, as all subsquent models aren't this difficult when having cd/tape/radio.

[mrvinyl33]

Dealer was able to do this but they had plently of difficulty along the way. Now they understand why I was having issues.

Summary: Those 2 8mm hex bolts that are angled to the sides (bracket C) that hold the HU/CD together can be removed without taking off the dash trim, installation is the reverse, but painful.

Summary P.S.: For reference, the same bracket is used for the OEM 7-band EQ and the OEM CD changer controller. (all Alpine).