How do I remove the radio to get out jammed CDs from my 2001 Acura MDX without navigation system?

Answer 1

1. Use a wire clothes hanger, bent the end back at about a 1/4" to make a tight V. Stick it in the left side of the left air vent about 2 inches deep and pull (make sure the V is tight enough that you can get the hanger back out!). Be sure to go a few inches in and NOT pull on the air flow direction parts - use the side to pull from. This unsnaps that part of the trim. Repeat on the right side. Then *SLOWLY* use your hands to unsnap the rest of the trim, alternating from the left to right side. Towards the bottom it's fairly thin so be careful. It may not seem like it will unsnap, but it does... Just go slow and brace yourself and the plastic.

2. Once completely loose, disconnect the three cables (hazard, AC, interior light). Now the trim piece is completely removable so put it aside.

3. Unscrew two silver and one black screw from each side of the radio holder (6 screws total).

4. Pull the stereo out about two inches, then look towards the top and unplug any cables. Be careful not to scratch the area around the radio, as metal parts are now sticking out on the sides.

5. Now the whole stereo will come out and can rest on the shifter knob. Again - be careful pulling it out so as not to scratch anything.