How do you remove the cdradio in a 1997 Acura TL?

Answer 1

The easiest way to remove the radio from a 1997 Acura TL is from the front. Assuming you know your anti-theft radio code, disconnect the negative side of your battery. See the last paragraph if you have lost your anti-theft radio code.

Next, remove the plastic wood trim from the dashboard surrounding the radio. To do this open the glove box, reach up inside and push out on one of clips holding the wood trim, as it comes loose grasp the trim from the front and carefully pull the trim until each clip unsnaps from the dash. The attached Heater/AC control panel above the radio comes off with the wood trim, so just unclip the 2 wire harnesses from the back and set trim panel aside.

Next, using a Phillips screw driver, remove the 4 screws holding the black plastic radio frame into the dash, then pull the radio forward to remove it. Disconnect the 2 wire harnesses and antenna cable from the back of the radio to complete the removal. If you are putting in a replacement radio, just loosen the two small bolts holding the radio on the back of the frame, and then slide the radio out of the frame.

Reverse the steps to replace the radio.

After you reconnect the battery you need to enter your anti-theft radio code. It was on a card that came with your owners manual. If you don't have your anti-theft radio code, you need the serial number from the sticker on the radio (see the above instructions for removing the radio). Call Acura at 800-382-2238 and they will verify your vehicle ownership information, ask for the VIN number and radio serial number, and if it all checks out they will give you the radio code - no charge.

Hope this helps. KC