Honda Civic. Manual — part 151

Also review the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND
PROCEDURES ) in the SRS article before doing repairs or service.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system, then write down

the audio presets.

2. Remove the subdisplay visor (see SUBDISPLAY VISOR

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

3. Remove the center pocket hole lid and bolts, then pull out the center panel (A).

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
parts.

Lay a workshop towel under the parts when working on
them to protect the face panel from scratches or other
damage.

Do not work in a dusty or dirty place.

Discharge static electricity from your body before and
during the work.

Do not touch the circuit board(s) with your bare hands.

Do not work with dirty hands.

Be careful not to fold the flat plate cable.

Do not touch the terminal connector of the flat plate
cable with your bare hands. (If you have touched it,
wipe it off thoroughly.)

Eject all the discs before removing the audio unit to
prevent damaging the CD player's load mechanism.

If you are replacing the audio unit, write down the audio
presets (if possible), and enter them into the new audio
unit.

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2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Audio System - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 131: Identifying Center Pocket Hole Lid And Bolts
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4. Disconnect the connectors (B), then remove the center panel.
5. Remove the bolts, screws and the brackets (A).

Fig. 132: Identifying Brackets And Bolts, Screws
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6. Remove the screws, rear covers (A) and the audio unit (B) from the center

panel display (C).

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Audio System - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 133: Identifying Rear Covers And Audio Unit From Center Panel
Display
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

7. Install the audio unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

Make sure all connectors and antenna lead are secure.

Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system, then enter the audio presets.
Set the clock.

STEREO AMPLIFIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

2-DOOR

1. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Remove the stereo amplifier connectors (A) from the stereo amplifier (B).

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Audio System - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 134: Identifying Stereo Amplifier Connectors
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Loosen the mounting bolt, and remove the mounting bolt, then remove the

stereo amplifier.

4. Install the stereo amplifier in the reverse order of removal.

4-DOOR

1. Slide the driver's front seat forward fully.
2. Remove the amplifier cover (A), and connectors (B).

Fig. 135: Identifying Amplifier Cover And Connectors
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Remove the bolts and stereo amplifier (C).

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Audio System - Civic (Except Hybrid)