95-7801 DASH DISASSEMBLY

ACURA TL 1996-1998

1Disconnect the negative battery terminal to pre- vent an accidental short circuit.

2Using a small screwdriver, unclip the perimeter of the radio trim bezel. Disconnect the climate control and rear defroster wiring and remove the bezel. Remove (4) Phillips screws securing the factory head unit/trim bezel assembly. Loosen (2) Phillips screws securing the back of the head unit to the metal housing and slide the unit out. (It is NOT necessary to remove the screws securing the metal housing to the bezel). Disconnect the wiring. (Fig. A)

3Cut and remove the mounting tabs (Fig. B) from the bottom of the Rear Support Tray (Fig. A). Cut and remove all mounting clips on the Radio Housing EXCEPT clips "B" and "K" (Fig. B). Cut and remove the slots on the bottom of the ISO Brackets (Fig. C).

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B

Fig. A

"B"

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"B"

"K"

 

Fig. C

 

"K"

ACURA VIGOR 1992-1994

1Disconnect the negative battery terminal to pre- vent an accidental short circuit.

2Remove the access cap from the climate control cluster and (1) screw exposed. Unclip the clus- ter and remove (2) screws exposed. Remove the ashtray and (2) Phillips screws exposed. Remove the cover caps from each front corner of the center console and the screws exposed. Open the storage compartment, lift up the carpet and remove (2) screws exposed. Lift up on the center console and remove. Unclip the radio trim bezel and disconnect the wiring. Remove (2) bolts from the back of the factory head unit and disconnect the wiring. (Fig. A)

3Cut and remove the mounting tabs from the bot- tom of the Rear Support Tray (Fig. A). Cut and remove all mounting clips on the Radio Housing EXCEPT clips "A" and "H" (Fig. B).

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A

B

 

"A"

 

"H"

"A"

 

 

Fig. B

 

 

"H"

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Metra Electronics 95-7801 installation instructions Acura TL, Acura Vigor

95-7801 specifications

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