I've been trying to do this myself, and can you tell me if that screw is the same one as they mention in step #9?

From the directions, they have you remove that center console screw in Step #7, and then again in Step #9? In any case, I got to that point, and stopped, because I was afraid I was going to crack the dash trying to get it off...

Any other advice on this? I picked up that exact same trim kit, but didn't really get very far... Again, it made me think I had missed a second screw as per above.

Thanks for the great writeup!

 

There is only one screw holding the radio bracket in place. I should have taken a picture showing where it's at in relation to the radio bracket. It's dead center of the back end of it. Once you remove that screw, you can literally yank out the whole center panel. I can take a quick pic of the radio bracket this evening and post it if you want. The first time removing the center panel is a little tough. That's where the larger, crowbar looking tool comes in handy. You'll need some good leverage. I started with the top right corner and then the top left. Then you just pull and rock on it. The front portions of your air vents will also snap off. It'll sound like you're breaking something. Don't worry, they haven't broken for either of our cars.

On another note for the folks wanting to install subwoofers. I ran my cables this weekend and installed mine. To my pleasant surprise, it was a relatively simple process for the 09. I'm sorry I don't have any pictures right now. I noticed some folks mention they ran the power cable from the battery down the passenger side of the car for their prior models. I saw a nice and easy location to do that from, but the battery is on the driver's side. I found a nice space at the top of the fender and went in through the grommet for the driver's side door cables. The other cables were run down the passenger side from the radio. All in all, running the cables in the 09 Fit was quite painless. Honda made the rubber moulding simple to lift off and the trim pieces move or snap out with ease as well. I didn't run the antenna cable for my satellite radio though, so I'll have to do that this week or weekend when I have time. For those interested in pics, I will try to take some as soon as I can. I was also happy the battery and alternator held up well to the 1000w amp I'm using. The most it should take is 60amps, which I was still worried about considering how small both our battery and alternator are. I didn't notice any headlight dimming, even with increased volumes. What's funny is the lights have dimmed for a brief second each time the A/C compressor kicks in though even before installing the amp and radio.

 

If you have time to do that I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks for the quick response!

 

Here ya go. I just now had a chance to take the pic.

 

Awesome, that is very helpful.

Thanks so much!

 

No problem. I hope you get your radio in.

 

All is well, thanks again for your help.

I just wasn't pulling hard enough. =)

 

I can say, unequivocally that the cable you labeled as "maybe antenna" is definitely the antenna. =)

I can say so because I forgot to plug it back in when installing my USB adapter, and then the radio got only static.

And thanks again for the diagrams, they were a big help the second time around as well. =)

 

I've had two people in the past few weeks ask me about the generic kit I used. Yes, I did wind up using the Metra kit, part number 99-7898 to mount my radio. We went all Metra for the kit, antenna adapter and the wiring harness, since Metra had everything available at that time. The generic kit was at our local Best Buy for $20. She bought the antenna adapter and wiring harness online through an Ebay supplier for about $45 total for two wiring harnesses and two antenna adapters. I was missing the slick looking faceplate surround for my radio and have it now. The flat one that comes with the generic kit is pretty flimsy and works fine for a temporary filler. Hope that helps some people!

 

nice post. Thanks

 

I just ordered the Metra 99-7877 dash kit. I'll let you all know how it works out.

 

That kit looks like what we had bought, minus the center panel. We had bought that from the dealership, since no one else had them at the time. You should be okay with that kit. Post some pics when you're done!

 

Will do! It's my first install ever, so I'll be able to say how fool-proof it is, too

 

Can U tell me where U ordered the Metra 99-7877 kit? I Googled it and not getting anywhere. Also I thought the center trim piece should include the air vents. (Or are they 2 seperate pieces) But the Metra Kit does not ?

 

Check out Kit or List our products by brand name and then search for 7877.

 

Bad news, apparently these sites are listing the kit before it's actually been manufactured. I ordered from installer.com and it took them over a week to tell me that the part would "take awhile" to come in. I called to cancel my order, since this wasn't noted anywhere on the website when I ordered. The salesperson, Dwayne, was pretty rude to me and called me "impatient" (while simultaneously making various excuses for the dishonest website) although he did agree to cancel the order. Who knows if he'll actually do it. I certainly never intend to order from installer.com again.

I'll probably just build my own bracket or use the 99-7898. Thanks for all the great info in this thread!

 

Where did you get the faceplate surround? Will it work for a Double Din? That's the only part I'm missing now.

 

nice picts inmyrem. thanks for sharing.

haha, glad to hear that tool worked out for ya.