A while back I ordered a new stereo + backup camera. I also have a nose mask and arm rest, waiting to be installed (nose mask just needs to be cut). Watched videos on the camera and armrest installs, but I work 7-days a week, with very little down time. I also lack some of the tools to do the installs myself, although I did install the stereo on my own.

So to my question...

Where would you recommend going to have a backup camera installed, nose mask cut, and the armrest installed? My guess would be the obvious, a Honda dealer, but wanted to be sure that's the recommended place before I go have it done.

 

Youtube the stereo install and tackle that one yourself. The armrest shouldn't be hard either.

 

Honda dealer wouldn't install aftermarket parts, especially ones they didn't sell. Even if you do find a place to install your stuff, you will still have to go there and leave the car for a few hours. You are better off installing them yourself.

 

In that case, I'll need to buy all the tools as well. Power drill with some accessories, I guess? Sounds a bit much for something that I'll only need it for one project.

Doesn't places like Best Buy do back-up camera installs? My previous car, they did the finishing job of my stereo install for me, since I ran into complications.

 

You could easily do a rear wiper delete and use the hole to mount your rear view camera.

 

i just finished my rear camera install over the weekend. Wasn't as hard as I thought, since I've been putting it off for the last 5 years.

My drill has served me alot over the years doing alot of DIY stuff. But only if you like to DIY. If you have the dough then go ahead and pay someone else. There are things I've done I wish I've paid someone else to do, but how many people out there would be able to figure out and have patience to do side folding mirrors?

For the rear camera. Tools I used: Plastic trim pry bar, soldering iron, solder, wire taps, electrical tape, 14-16 awg red and black electrical wire, an 8 mm socket to remove the left rear tail light.