Scosche HA1566 In-Dash Installation Kit for 1990-04 Acura/Honda/Isuzu Vehicles
Installation Instructions
Introduction
This premium installation kit is for 1990-up select Acura, Honda and Isuzu vehicles. Included are all the parts you need to mount your car stereo/cassette, or CD player into your vehicle's dash. Refer to the individual instruction in this manual to remove your vehicle's factory radio and assemble the kit.
[CAUTION]: DISCONNECT YOUR VEHICLE'S NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL BEFORE THE INSTALLATION TO HELP PREVENT ELECTRICAL DAMAGE. WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF A VOLT/OHM METER OVER A TEST LIGHT TO CHECK WIRING. A TEST LIGHT OR GROUNDED WIRE PROBE CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS. AVOID ALL FACTORY AIRBAG WIRING - AIR BAGS CAN ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
NOTES:
- See your vehicle's instructions for any special tools your installation might require.
- Read all instructions accompanying your car stereo/cassette player for proper wiring and mounting instructions.
General Assembly Instructions
Mounting the Radio
DOUBLE DIN/2 DIN STACK INSTALLATION: Using the hardware supplied with the radio, secure the radio chassis through the kit with the radio's faceplate on the front as shown.
Kit Assembly Steps
- Bolt the right and left mounting brackets to either DOUBLE DIN radio or two STANDARD DIN head unit stacked.
- Break unnecessary mounting snaps from trim ring for the specific vehicle application.
- Snap the trim ring with right and left brackets. Also mount specific support bracket configuration to kit panel with given vehicle application.
- When kit panel is assembled with kit, slide kit panel to radio opening and mount to complete.
Diagram Description: Shows the kit components including Bracket 2710L, Bracket 2710R, Trim Ring, Spacer 1888B, Rear Support 1888, Rear Support 2711, and Rear Support 2712.
Rear Bracket Assembly
- Align rear support bracket with right and left ISO mount brackets.
- Set cinch stud through ISO mount bracket and rear support.
- Bolt nut to stud.
Diagram Description: Illustrates aligning rear support bracket (e.g., 2711) with ISO mount brackets (e.g., 2710R, 2710L). A Cinch Stud passes through the bracket and support, secured by a Nut. The diagram also shows a Rear Support Strap and emphasizes that rear support adds to the installation's structural integrity.
Vehicle Specific Radio Removal Instructions
1996-99 Acura CL
Radio Removal
[STOP] Read page 2 for kit assembly.
- Remove the ashtray and extract the screw located in the ashtray cavity securing the radio dash bezel to the dash.
- Remove the cup holder located in front of the console storage compartment and extract the screw from inside the cavity securing the console.
- Carefully pry up on the cover panel located in the console storage pocket with a small screwdriver and extract the (2) screws securing the console.
- Carefully slide the console back far enough to access and remove the (2) screws behind the shifter securing the radio dash bezel.
- Using a panel removal tool, carefully pry up on the parameter of the radio trim bezel starting around the shifter to release the fastening clips securing it to the dash, unplug all connectors and remove the bezel.
- Extract the (2) bolts securing the rear support of the radio to the dash below the radio/pocket assembly, pull the radio out of the dash cavity, unplug all connectors and remove the radio.
Diagram Description: Front view shows the trim ring and head unit. Rear/side view shows the 2711 Rear Support. Instructions mention using the shaded brackets and indicated hole locations, and cutting off remaining brackets.
1994-01 Acura Integra
Radio Removal
[STOP] Read page 2 for kit assembly.
- Remove the ashtray and extract the (2) screws securing the ashtray and lighter assembly to the dash, pull the assembly from the dash, unplug the connectors and remove the assembly.
- Reach in behind the radio and loosen the (2) 8mm bolts securing the rear of the radio to the sub-dash structure.
- Pull the radio out of the dash, unplug all connectors and remove the radio.
NOTE: A 1/4" socket drive assembly with a 6" extension or a Scosche Skewdriver set will make the job easier.
Diagram Description: Front view shows the trim ring and head unit. Rear/side view shows the 2711 Rear Support. Instructions mention using the shaded brackets and indicated hole locations, and cutting off remaining brackets.
1990-93 Acura Integra
Radio Removal
NOTE: Floorboard access - view from the rear of the console.
[STOP] Read page 2 for kit assembly.
- Locate and loosen the (2) chrome/silver 8mm bolts securing the rear support of the radio, pull the radio assembly from the dash. Disconnect the antenna and other connectors, then remove the radio assembly.
NOTE: A 1/4" socket drive assembly with a 6" extension will make the job easier.
Diagram Description: Front view shows the trim ring and head unit. Rear/side view shows the 2711 Rear Support. Instructions mention using the shaded brackets and indicated hole locations, and cutting off remaining brackets.
1992-95 Acura Legend
Radio Removal
[STOP] Read page 2 for kit assembly.
- Extract the (2) screws below the ashtray securing the dash bezel to the dash.
- Using a panel removal tool, carefully release the metal clip fasteners from around the parameter of the dash bezel and remove.
- Extract the (2) bolts securing the rear of the radio to the sub-dash structure from under the radio in the ash tray cavity.
- Pull the radio out of the cavity, unplug all connectors and remove.
Diagram Description: Shows head unit back view, and mentions parts like 2711 Rear Support, 2712 Rear Support/Bracket, Spacer 1888B, 1888 Rear Support/Bracket. Instructions mention using the shaded brackets and indicated hole locations, and cutting off remaining brackets.
1995-98 Acura TL
Radio Removal
[STOP] Read page 2 for kit assembly.
- Remove a trim bezel that starts on the right side of the steering wheel column and extends all the way to the passenger door.
- Using the hook tool, release five (5) clips that hold along the strip starting from the passenger side.
- Start to release the first clip with the hook tool, then use your hands and the hook tool.
- Once the top section of the trim bezel has been released, release four (4) more clips from around the radio, one clip on each side of the radio and two (2) below the radio.
- Insert the hook tool and pull a little and look for the clips, then push on the top of the clips to release. The Climate Control is attached to this trim bezel. Disconnect all wires from the trim bezel and set bezel aside.
- With a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove four (4) screws that hold the radio.
- Pull the radio out of its cavity, disconnect and remove.
[CAUTION]: The area below the radio is fragile.
Diagram Description: Front view shows the trim ring and head unit. Rear/side view shows the 2711 Rear Support. Instructions mention using the shaded brackets and indicated hole locations, and cutting off remaining brackets.
1992-94 Acura Vigor
Radio Removal
[STOP] Read page 2 for kit assembly.
- Extract the cover cap in between the heater control sliding adjuster controls and extract the screw behind.
- Pull the heater controls assembly out of the dash, disconnect the connector and remove.
- Extract the (2) screws securing the top of the radio assembly located in the heater control cavity.
- Remove the ashtray and extract the (2) screws from this location.
- Remove the cover caps located at the front of the console on each side of the console and extract the screw behind each.
- Lift up and remove the carpet, insert piece located in the console pocket.
- Extract the (2) screws from the console pocket under the previously removed piece of carpet.
- Carefully lift up on the console and slide it back away from the radio.
- Pull the radio dash bezel assembly away from the dash, unplug all connectors (see caution) and remove.
- Extract the (2) rear support bolts securing the rear of the radio to the subframe assembly structure and remove the radio from the front of the dash bezel.
[CAUTION]: This radio is of the anti-theft design, incorporating a code system preventing the radio from functioning when power is disconnected and then reconnected. To restore proper function it is necessary to enter the specific access code for the radio. Check to make sure that the access code is readily available before disconnecting the radio.
Diagram Description: Front view shows the trim ring and head unit. Rear/side view shows the 2711 Rear Support. Instructions mention using the shaded brackets and indicated hole locations, and cutting off remaining brackets.
1994-97 Honda Accord
Radio Removal
[STOP] Read page 2 for kit assembly.
- Remove the ashtray and extract the screw located in the ashtray cavity securing the radio dash bezel to the dash.
- Remove the cup holder located in front of the console storage compartment and extract the screw from inside the cavity securing the console.
- Carefully pry up on the cover panel located in the console storage pocket with a small screwdriver and extract the (2) screws securing the console.
- Carefully slide the console back far enough to access and remove the (2) screws behind the shifter securing the radio dash bezel.
- Using a panel removal tool, carefully pry up on the parameter of the radio trim bezel starting around the shifter to release the fastening clips securing it to the dash, unplug all connectors and remove the bezel.
- Extract the (2) bolts securing the rear support of the radio to the dash below the radio/pocket assembly, pull the radio out of the dash cavity, unplug all connectors and remove the radio.
Diagram Description: Shows head unit back view, and mentions parts like 2711 Rear Support, 2712 Rear Support/Bracket, Spacer 1888B, 1888 Rear Support/Bracket. Instructions mention using the shaded brackets and indicated hole locations, and cutting off remaining brackets.
1990-93 Honda Accord
Radio Removal
[STOP] Read page 2 for kit assembly.
- Extract the (2) screws - one from each side of the console. Lift off the console (for manual transmissions remove the shift lever boot first).
- Pull out the ashtray and extract the (2) screws securing the ashtray light and side housing.
- Remove the (2) screws securing the rear of the radio (screws are located to the rear of the dash cavity, in the support bracket of the radio).
- Pull the radio/pocket assembly out of the dash, flex the trim panel for radio support bracket clearance.
NOTE: For added bracket clearance, remove (2) screws that secure the bottom/backside of the radio trim - (1) from each side of the panel, located just below where the rear radio support screws were removed, then remove (2) screws from the panel just above the radio location. Disconnect the connectors and remove the assembly.
Diagram Description: Shows back view of the mounting panel, and mentions parts like 2712 Rear Support and 2711 Rear Support. Instructions mention using the shaded brackets and indicated hole locations, and cutting off remaining brackets.
1999-00 Honda Civic
Radio Removal
[STOP] Read page 2 for kit assembly.
- Extract (2) screws from center panel below radio.
- Extract (4) screws from driver's side underdash panel, and unsnap to remove.
- Extract (2) screws from left side of center dash panel.
- Open glove box, push stoppers inward to let glove box hang all the way open.
- Extract (2) screws from right side of center dash panel.
- Pull the center dash panel down, unplug lighter socket and remove panel.
- Looking up into dash from underneath, extract (4) screws securing the radio/pocket assembly.
- Carefully pull out complete center console/radio/climate control assembly.
- Unplug all control, radio, antenna, and remove entire assembly.
Diagram Description: Front view shows the trim ring and head unit. Rear/side view shows the 2711 Rear Support. Instructions mention using the shaded brackets and indicated hole locations, and cutting off remaining brackets.
1997-01 Honda CRV
Radio Removal
[STOP] Read page 2 for kit assembly.
NOTE: The factory provision is for a Double DIN style Radio/pocket or radio/CD assembly. An installation kit is necessary for Aftermarket installations.
- Unsnap push-pin fasteners from bottom of center console and remove bottom panel.
- Extract (4) screws from bottom edge of bezel. Extract (4) screws from inside dash below pocket. Pull cup holder/pocket assembly out of dash and remove.
- Open glove box and remove stoppers. Extract (2) screws from right side of center dash bezel.
- From below steering wheel extract (2) screws from bottom edge or panel, unsnap upper edge of panel, unplug, and remove.
- Unsnap top edge or center lower bezel, unplug, and remove.
- Extract (2) screws from sides of pocket.
- Unsnap radio/AC control dash bezel, unplug, and remove.
- Extract (4) screws from each side of the radio bracket assembly to remove radio from dash/AC bezel.
Diagram Description: Front view shows the trim ring and head unit. Instructions mention using the shaded brackets and indicated hole locations, and cutting off remaining brackets.
1995-04 Honda Odyssey / 1996-99 Isuzu Oasis
Radio Removal
[STOP] Read page 2 for kit assembly.
- Open glovebox and unsnap glove box's rubber stoppers at the sides and remove (1) screw at restraining arm at the right side to let glove box open all the way down.
- Extract (2) screws from right side of center console assembly.
- Extract (2) screws from bottom of center console near carpet.
- Open console storage compartment and extract (2) screws from near top.
- Extract (2) screws from driver's side underdash panel and pop out the right side of panel only to access (1) screw holding center console assembly.
- Carefully pull back on the lower center console assembly to unsnap, unplug, and remove.
- Extract (2) screws from each side of slide out cup holder and remove cup holder.
- From underneath, extract (2) 8mm screws holding back edge of radio/pocket to dash structure.
- Slide radio out of dash unplug connectors, antenna and remove.
Diagram Description: Shows trim ring, front view of head unit, and rear/side view of 2711 Rear Support. Instructions mention using the shaded brackets and indicated hole locations, and cutting off remaining brackets.
1997-01 Honda Prelude
Radio Removal
[STOP] Read page 2 for kit assembly.
- Carefully unsnap radio/AC control trim bezel and remove.
- Extract (4) screws from radio/pocket assembly, unplug radio, and remove.
Diagram Description: Front view shows the trim ring and head unit. Instructions mention using the shaded brackets and indicated hole locations, and cutting off remaining brackets.
1992-96 Honda Prelude
Radio Removal
[STOP] Read page 2 for kit assembly.
- Carefully reaching behind the console, access and untighten the 8mm bolt securing the rear of the radio.
- Carefully pull the unit from the cavity, unplug all connectors and remove.
Diagram Description: Front view shows the trim ring and head unit. Rear/side view shows the 2711 Rear Support. Instructions mention using the shaded brackets and indicated hole locations, and cutting off remaining brackets.
