Install in a 97 Acura CL

[kc50lx]

I know these are basically the same as a Honda Accord. Is there anything I need to know before tearing into this thing. It looks like the whole center console has to be removed. I think this install is going to be harder than any one i have done prior. let me know if there are any tips or tricks i need to know before going into this. Thanks!

[EW]

http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/Adobe/AC-56-97.pdf
Book says kit, harness, amp interface. Should not be that big of a deal.

[dman]

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Radio Custom dash kit
Type Manufacturer Part Number Description Recommended Picture Guide
Vehicle Specific METRA 997801 HONDA DOUBLE-DIN MULTI-KIT
Vehicle Specific SCOSCHE HA1562B 1990-up Honda/Acura Kit with molded pocket and rear support
Vehicle Specific SCOSCHE HA1566B 1990-up Honda/Acura/Isuzu double-din isokit or 2 single dins.
Vehicle Specific SCOSCHE HA1560 1990-up Honda/Acura Kit with EQ space and rear support

Radio Multi-kit
Type Manufacturer Part Number Description Recommended Picture Guide
Vehicle Specific METRA 997890 HONDA/ACURA/ISUZU 1990-UP
Vehicle Specific METRA 997892 HONDA/ACURA/ISUZU 1990-UP
Vehicle Specific METRA 997898 89'-05' HONDA MOUNTING KIT WITH POCKET. ISO MOUNT CAPABLE.
Vehicle Specific SCOSCHE HA1563B 1990 & UP HONDA/ACURA POCKET KIT

Radio Retail Kit
Type Manufacturer Part Number Description Recommended Picture Guide
Vehicle Specific SCOSCHE UI2225F Retail kit (full description not available)

Radio Harnesses
Type Manufacturer Part Number Description Recommended Picture Guide
Vehicle Specific METRA 711720 HONDA/ACURA 1986-UP - INTO OEM RADIO
Vehicle Specific METRA 801720 HONDA/ACURA 1986-98 - INTO CAR SMARTHARNESS
Vehicle Specific SCOSCHE HA02B 1986-97 Honda power/4 speaker connector
Vehicle Specific SCOSCHE HA02 1986-97 Honda power/4 speaker connector
Vehicle Specific SCOSCHE HA02R 1986-up Honda power/4 speaker connector
Vehicle Specific SCOSCHE HA028F Retail harness (full description not available)

Speaker Mounting Kits
Type Manufacturer Part Number Description Recommended Picture Guide
Vehicle Specific SCOSCHE SA69 Convertible 6 x 9'' Speaker adapter (pair)

Factory Radio Interface
Type Manufacturer Part Number Description Recommended Picture Guide
Vehicle Specific SOUNDGATE ALHN1 Changer Interface Cable 92-97 Honda/Acura/Alpine. Allows direct connection of Alpine M-Bus CD Changer to these vehicles.
Link note:
Plugs into rear of factory radio.
Vehicle Specific SOUNDGATE DOCKHOND1V2 Docking Station Cable Honda 1998 and newer. Installs at factory radio. IMPORTANT - Factory changer must be present. Must use SoundGate SDS1V2 with this cable.
Link note:
Use with SoundGate #SDS1V2 to add Aux Input to factory radio, when vehicle is equipped with remote-mount CD Changer; Connects at rear of radio.
Vehicle Specific SOUNDGATE LOCB.2 Competition-grade active Line Output Convertor for amplified systems. Converts low level RCA or differential signals, to high-voltage RCA outputs. DIP-switches adjust output gain structure. 2-channel. Must be mounted as close to source as possible.
Link note:
When equipped with factory "BOSE" system, LOCB.2 is required to add amplifiers. Connects at radio outputs.
Vehicle Specific SOUNDGATE SDS1V2 SoundGate Docking Station. Allows input of 2 RCA sources into factory system via CD changer cable. Factory changer MUST be present. MUST be used with SoundGate "Docking" cable - see part numbers beginning with "DOCK".
Link note:
SoundGate "Docking Station" - connects at radio. Use with SoundGate cable beginning with word 'Dock'.
Vehicle Specific SOUNDGATE XR4 Combination head unit replacement interface and Line Output Converter. 4-channel with individual gain adjustments for each channel. Comes with dual cable assemblies for LOC use, or for head unit replacement use. 85 watt power handling capability.
Link note:
Compatible with Bose systems only.
Vehicle Specific VENTURA TECHNOLOGIES VTACUALP02 HONDA/ACURA TO ALPINE CHANGER ADAPTER

Radio Antennas
Type Manufacturer Part Number Description Recommended Picture Guide
Vehicle Specific METRA 44GM935 GM MULTI APPLICATIONS
Vehicle Specific METRA 44PW22 POWER ANTENNA FULLY-AUTOMATIC
Vehicle Specific SCOSCHE PA802 Power Antenna, fully automatic, 5 sec., 36" mast, 5 multiple angle adapters
Vehicle Specific SCOSCHE IN GLASS Antenna is in glass, use universal antenna for replacement
Vehicle Specific SCOSCHE All UT Universal Antenna

Harness-Specialty
Type Manufacturer Part Number Description Recommended Picture Guide
Vehicle Specific METRA 731720 Acura/Honda aftermarket head unit and amplifier combo harness 1986-1998

Custom Speaker Enclosure
Type Manufacturer Part Number Description Recommended Picture Guide
Vehicle Specific Q-LOGIC QLK6004B01 94-97 ACCORD/97-98 CL BLK
Vehicle Specific Q-LOGIC QLK6004B42 94-97 ACCORD/97-98 CL IVORY
Vehicle Specific Q-LOGIC QLK6004B43 HONDA ACCORD 94-97 ACURA CL
Vehicle Specific Q-LOGIC QLK6004B44 94-97 ACCORD/97-98 CL DKGRY
Vehicle Specific Q-LOGIC QLK6004B45 94-97 ACCORD/97-98 CL GREEN
Vehicle Specific Q-LOGIC QLK6004B55 94-97 ACCORD/97-98 CL BEIGE

Speakers
Location Size
Dash 1"
Front Doors 6 1/2"
Rear Deck 6" x 9"

[kc50lx]

Thanks guys! I will be getting this thing installed tonight.