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Revision 08/14/18

2006-'11
Honda Civic
IMPORTANT

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Although reasonable attempts are made to verify the accuracy of the information contained in this MasterSheet, it is presented without
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vehicle, or if you have questions, do not continue with your installation. Contact our toll-free technical support for assistance.

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2-3 Factory Radio Removal    

4 OEM Integration   
5 Receiver Installation     
6 Amplifier Access & Bypass  
7 Dash Speakers 
8-9 Door Speakers (coupe)      
10-11 Front Door Speakers (sedan)     
12-13 Rear Deck Speakers (coupe)     
14 Rear Deck Speakers (sedan)    
15 Rear Deck Sub (EX/SI cpe only)       
16 Wire Splicing Guide 
Phillips Small Flat Blade 8mm Panel Tool 14mm Utility Knife Drill & 1/8" Bit Wire Stripper
Screwdriver Screwdriver Socket, Ratchet Open End & Crimp Caps
& Extension Wrench

Tools Required

IMPORTANT: Disconnect negative battery cable before all operations Note: At this time, no aftermarket antenna is available from Crutchfield.
Copyright 2018 Crutchfield Corporation in order to avoid an electrical short or accidental airbag deployment. A replacement antenna may be purchased from a local dealership.
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Factory Radio Removal

1. Before proceeding, eject disc(s) from factory unit
if present. FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

2. Set parking brake and disconnect negative battery Instrument Trimpanel

cable to prevent any electrical short.
Driver’s Knee Panel
3. Pry off driver’s knee panel (Figure 1).

4. Remove one (1) phillips screw from instrument

trimpanel exposed by removal of knee panel
(Figure 2).

5. Pry off instrument trimpanel. Disconnect wiring

harnesses to remove (Figures 3 & 4).

Continued on the next page. FIGURE 4

FIGURE 3

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Factory Radio Removal (continued)

6. Pry off panel in storage compartment beside power outlet
(Figure 5). FIGURE 5 Panel

7. Remove two (2) 8mm screws from cavity exposed by removal

of panel (Figure 6). Storage Compartment
8. Pry around radio/climate control assembly. Disconnect
wiring harnesses and remove assembly (Figures 7 & 8).

FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8

8mm Screw
(1 of 2 shown)

Radio/Climate Control Assembly Radio/Climate Control Assembly

(vehicle with navigation) (vehicle without navigation)

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OEM Integration
This page addresses integrating aftermarket accessories such as
Bluetooth Adaptors, Auxiliary Input Adaptors, iPod Adaptors, etc., with a
R

factory radio system.

1. Remove factory radio following instructions on the previous pages.

2. Follow instructions supplied with the accessory device.

3. Connect optional adaptor to input as shown.

4. Reconnect all wiring harnesses including airbag, then reconnect battery. Test
operation of adaptor and reassemble dash by reversing disassembly steps.

Input
Input

Rear View Factory Radio without Navigation Rear View Factory Radio with Navigation

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022 0021 NOTES:
Please read first
• Check to make sure the Crutchfield receiver wiring
Receiver Installation adaptor plugs into the vehicle receiver harness.
If the Crutchfield adaptor is incorrect, please call our
Technical Support Department at 1-800-955-9094.

A Standard DIN unit is shown. A Double-DIN

unit may also be installed following these same
instructions. Climate Control
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 Assembly
1. Secure receiver to mounting bracket following (2 of 4 screws
instructions supplied with the dash kit. Outer Rings shown)
2. Pry off outer rings on factory climate control knobs
(Figure 1).

3. Remove four (4) phillips screws from rear of climate

control assembly (Figure 2). Secure assembly to new (1 of 2 shown)
mounting bracket in the same manner.

4. Remove vent assembly, airbag light and hazard switch

from factory panel. Secure each to new mounting
bracket.

5. Make wiring connections following instructions

supplied with the receiver wiring adaptor.
If vehicle has factory-equipped amplifier: See the Receiver Assembly
next page to access and bypass the amplifier (if not
using the integration adaptor which retains the
amplifier). Return to this page to complete receiver
installation.

6. Hold receiver assembly near dash. Connect receiver

wiring adaptor to vehicle harness. Using the antenna
adaptor, plug antenna lead into rear of receiver.

7. Slide assembly into dash and secure with screws

previously removed.
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Make sure wiring harnesses associated with the airbag
then reconnect battery. Test operation and are connected before turning on ignition switch to test
reassemble dash by reversing disassembly steps. receiver. If not connected, airbag light will come on and
must be reset at a dealership.
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022 0021 NOTES:
Please read first
• Check to make sure the Crutchfield receiver wiring
Amplifier Access & Bypass adaptor plugs into the vehicle receiver harness.
If the Crutchfield adaptor is incorrect, please call our
Technical Support Department at 1-800-955-9094.

Bypassing the amplifier is not necessary if

using the receiver wiring interface that retains
the steering wheel controls, factory amplifier FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
and select features. Gear Shift Nut

Coupe
1. Use a 14mm open end wrench to loosen gear shift
nut. Unscrew gear shift knob and nut to remove
(Figure 1).

2. Pull up shift boot trimpanel to release clips and

remove (Figure 2).

3. Pry up shift trimpanel to release clips and remove Shift Boot Trimpanel
(Figure 3).

4. Disconnect wiring harnesses from amplifier (Figure 4).

Connect bypass harness following instructions
supplied.
FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
Sedan
1. Locate the amplifier under the driver’s seat.
Amplifier
2. Disconnect the wiring harnesses from the amplifier.
Connect the bypass harness following instructions
supplied.

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Shift Trimpanel

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Dash Speakers • Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers
with adaptor brackets only. Cutting or fabrication (not
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.

! IMPORTANT
No speaker wiring adaptor is available at this time from
Crutchfield for this speaker location. It will be necessary to
FIGURE 1
splice wires in order to install an aftermarket speaker.

No speaker adaptor bracket is available at this time for this

location. A mounting bracket must be fabricated in order to
install an aftermarket speaker.
Speaker/Grille Assembly
1. Pry up speaker/grille assembly starting at pry point
and work toward center of vehicle (Figure 1). Pry Point

2. Once rear edge is loose, lift assembly and pull toward

rear of vehicle. Disconnect wiring harness and
remove.

3. Pry speaker off of grille (Figure 2).

4. Determine a method to mount the new speaker to the

factory grille. Secure speaker to grille. Note: It may
be necessary to acquire mounting hardware. FIGURE 2
5. Make wiring connections following instructions on
page 16. Return to this page to complete installation.

6. Install speaker/grille assembly.

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Door Speakers -- Coupe • Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers
with adaptor brackets only. Cutting or fabrication (not
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.

! IMPORTANT:
The speakers purchased may or may not be supplied with FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
mounting screws and it may be necessary to acquire them.

Retaining Clip
1. Pry off “sail” panel to remove (Figure 1).

2. Pry out tab on cover behind door release to

Cover
remove (Figure 2).

3. Remove one (1) exposed phillips screw. “Sail” Panel

Remove one (1) retaining clip by pressing in
center pin, then prying out clip (Figure 3). Door Release
4. Pry out door pull cover starting at pry point.
Remove one (1) phillips screw to release
cover tether (Figures 4 & 5).

5. Remove two (2) phillips screws located FIGURE 5

under armrest (Figure 6).

Continued on the next page.

FIGURE 4 Tether Armrest

Door Pull Cover

Pry Point FIGURE 6

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Door Speakers -- Coupe (continued)

6. Pry out sides and bottom of door panel to release clips.
Lift panel, disconnect wiring harnesses. Pinch clips FIGURE 7a
together on back of door release assembly. Work
Door Release Assembly
assembly through opening in door panel and remove
panel (Figures 7a & 7b).

7. Remove one (1) phillips screw at top of speaker

assembly. Pry speaker from the top, then lift,
disconnect and remove (Figure 8).

8. Secure speaker to adaptor bracket.

9. Connect speaker wiring adaptor of replacement speaker

to vehicle speaker harness. Secure speaker/bracket
assembly to location with screw previously removed. FIGURE 7b
10. Test speaker operation and reinstall door panel by
reversing removal steps.

FIGURE 8

! SAFETY CHECK
Check that wires do not interfere with window operation.
 Test door lock and release operation.

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Front Door Speakers -- Sedan • Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers
with adaptor brackets only. Cutting or fabrication (not
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.

! IMPORTANT:
The speakers purchased may or may not be supplied with
mounting screws and it may be necessary to acquire them. FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

1. Pry out tab on cover behind door release to

remove (Figure 1).

2. Remove one (1) exposed phillips screw.

Remove one (1) retaining clip by pressing in
center pin, then prying out clip (Figures 1 & 2). Cover

3. Pry up power options switch panel starting

Retaining Clip
at the rear edge. Lift panel, disconnect wiring
harnesses and remove (Figure 3).

4. Remove one (1) phillips screw exposed by

removal of switch panel (Figure 4).
FIGURE 4
Continued on the next page.

FIGURE 3
Power Options Switch Panel

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Front Door Speakers -- Sedan (continued)

5. Pry out sides and bottom of door panel to release clips.
Lift panel out enough to release door lock and door FIGURE 5a
release cables. Remove panel (Figures 5a & 5b).

6. Remove one (1) phillips screw securing speaker. Pry

speaker from the top, then lift, disconnect and remove Door Release and Door Lock Cables
(Figure 6).

7. Secure speaker to adaptor bracket.

8. Connect speaker wiring adaptor of replacement speaker

to vehicle speaker harness. Secure speaker/bracket
assembly to location with screw previously removed.

9. Test speaker operation and reinstall door panel by FIGURE 5b

reversing removal steps.

FIGURE 6

! SAFETY CHECK
Check that wires do not interfere with window operation.
 Test door lock and release operation.

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Rear Deck Speakers -- Coupe (without Subwoofer) • Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers
with adaptor brackets only. Cutting or fabrication (not
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.

! IMPORTANT:
The speakers purchased may or may not be supplied with mounting screws and it may FIGURE 1
be necessary to acquire them.

1. Fold down rear seat back using seat release in trunk.

2. Remove two (2) phillips screws from front edge of rear deck panel,
if present (Figure 1).

3. Pry up rear deck panel to release retaining clips (Figure 2). Rear Deck Panel

4. Pull down trunk light trimpanel to access brake light harness.

Disconnect brake light harness from trunk side (Figures 3 & 4).

Continued on the next page.

FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
FIGURE 2

Trunk Light Trimpanel

Brake Light Harness

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Rear Deck Speakers -- Coupe (without Subwoofer)(continued)

5. Work center seat belt through slot in rear deck panel.
Lift panel and pull toward front of vehicle to remove
(Figure 5).

6. Remove one (1) phillips screw securing speaker

assembly (Figure 6). Disconnect speaker wiring
harness and remove speaker.

7. Secure speaker to adaptor bracket.

8. Connect speaker wiring adaptor of replacement FIGURE 5

speaker to vehicle speaker harness. Secure speaker/
Slot
bracket assembly to location with screw previously
removed.

9. Using a utility knife, carefully cut the thin plastic ring

FIGURE 6
on the back of the factory grille to allow for sufficient
speaker height (Figure 7).

10. Test speaker operation and reassemble rear of vehicle

by reversing disassembly steps.

FIGURE 7 ! SAFETY CHECK

Plastic Ring Make sure seats and seat belts are secured to
manufacturer’s specifications.
 Check brake light wiring connection and test operation.

! CAUTION:
Always be careful when drilling or cutting in a vehicle. WEAR
EYE PROTECTION. Be aware of things such as wiring,
windows, fuel lines and safety devices. Check depth and
location to avoid damage to vehicle appearance.

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Rear Deck Speakers -- Sedan • Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers
with adaptor brackets only. Cutting or fabrication (not
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.

! IMPORTANT:
The speakers purchased may or may not be supplied with mounting screws and it may
be necessary to acquire them.
FIGURE 1

1. Starting at the front inner edge and working toward the

trunk, pry up speaker grille to release. Lift grille and pull
Speaker Grille
toward side of vehicle to remove (Figure 1).

2. Remove one (1) phillips screw securing speaker. Lift

speaker, disconnect wiring harness and pull toward center
of vehicle to remove (Figures 2 & 3).

3. Secure new speaker to adaptor bracket.

4. Connect speaker wiring adaptor of replacement speaker to

vehicle speaker harness. Secure speaker/bracket
assembly to location with screw previously removed.
FIGURE 3
5. Test speaker operation and reassemble rear of vehicle by
reversing disassembly steps.

FIGURE 2

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Rear Deck Subwoofer (EX & SI Coupes Only)

! IMPORTANT:
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
The factory speaker receives only bass frequencies. If
replaced with an aftermarket speaker, the new speaker Rear Deck Panel
will only produce bass.

The speaker purchased may or may not be supplied

with mounting screws and it may be necessary to
Slot
acquire them.

1. Fold down rear seat back.

2. Pull up front edge of rear deck panel to

release hooks (Figure 1).

3. Place hand under center of rear deck

panel, then push up to release ten (10)
retaining clips. Work seat belt through FIGURE 3
slot in panel and remove (Figure 2).

4. Remove four (4) phillips screws securing

speaker to bracket. Pull out speaker,
disconnect and remove (Figure 3).

5. Place new speaker in location and mark

new mounting holes. Remove speaker
and drill holes with a 1/8" bit.

6. Connect speaker wiring adaptor of

replacement speaker to vehicle speaker
harness. Secure speaker to location.
! SAFETY CHECK
7. Test speaker operation and reassemble  Make sure seats and seat belts are secured to
rear of vehicle by reversing disassembly ! CAUTION: manufacturer’s specifications.
steps.
Always be careful when drilling or cutting in a vehicle. WEAR
EYE PROTECTION. Be aware of things such as wiring,
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location to avoid damage to vehicle appearance.
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Wire Splicing Guide These methods can be used to make wiring connections if no receiver or speaker wiring adaptor is available.
Wire color information (if available) can be found on the next page.

Factory harness is removed. Save New speaker wires are spliced into
CRIMP METHOD harness if it is to be reconnected in
the future by this method.
SOLDER METHOD factory wires behind harness.

1. Cut factory wires behind 2. Strip end of each 1. Carefully strip out a 1/2” 2. Twist wires from new
factory speaker harness. wire back 1/2”. section on each factory speaker to stripped
speaker wire behind the sections of factory wires
factory speaker harness. as shown making sure
polarity is correct.
Factory Wires
---
-- - ------
Negative Wires
Strip Out 1/2” New Wires
+
+
+ + + + + + + + + + + + +
Positive Wires

3. Twist each positive pair of 4. Squeeze middle of cap 3. Heat wires first with 4. Wrap wiring connections
wires together and insert for tight connection. soldering iron, then with electrical tape.
in crimp cap. Repeat touch solder to
step for negative wires. 5. Connect new wires to wires for solid 5. Connect new wires to
speaker with spade connections. speaker with spade
First
connectors. connectors.
Factory Wire ---
-- - --------
Last
+
+
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

New Speaker Wire

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Wire Splicing Guide (continued) NOTE: In most cases a speaker wiring adaptor is available from Crutchfield and splicing will
not be necessary. If no adaptor is available, use this chart as a guide to match and splice wires.

Wire Location Wire Color

Left front dash tweeter positive (+): red, negative (-): green
Right front dash tweeter positive (+): pink, negative (-): blue
Left front door woofer positive (+): light green, negative (-): pink
Right front door woofer positive (+): gray, negative (-): brown
Left rear speaker positive (+): yellow, negative (-): brown
Right rear speaker positive (+): blue, negative (-): orange
Subwoofer positive (+): green, negative (-): red
Vehicle speed sense Pin #17 of 17-pin plug at radio location - blue
Reverse (+) (Coupe) Pin #15 of 42-pin light green plug at fusebox under driver’s dash - violet
Reverse (+) (Sedan) Pin #15 of 42-pin light green plug at fusebox under driver’s dash - brown
Parking brake (Coupe) At parking brake switch - light green
Parking brake (Sedan) At parking brake switch - orange
Foot brake Pin #34 of 42-pin L.GN plug at fusebox under driver’s dash - light green
NOTES:
• If equipped with a factory amplifier, the amplifier will be located below and forward of the shifter, under the console.

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