Honda Pilot
vehicles built in 2003 were equipped with factory in-dash radio systems. While these car stereos are functional, many audio enthusiasts opt to replace them with aftermarket models offering better performance and more features. If you haven't removed a radio stack from your dash before, it may look like a daunting task. But with basic tools and step-by-step instructions, it's a job well within the reach of the average do-it-yourselfer.
Instructions
1. Remove any recorded media, such tapes or CDs, from the factory radio. Turn off the ignition on the vehicle and set the parking brake.
2. Pry around the edges of the panel that surrounds the radio by inserting your panel tool into the joints and levering the panel up. Pull the panel off and remove it when it's loose.
3. Loosen and remove the four Phillips screws on the perimeter of the radio with a screwdriver. The factory stereo should be free at this point, resting in the dash.
4. Pull the radio toward you, out of the dash. As the radio comes out, reach around to the back and unplug the wire connectors hooked into the back of the radio. There will be a wiring harness, or plug, plus at least one other, larger wire, which goes to the antenna.
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