Acura TL and CL Car Stereo Removal, Replace and Install
Acura Radio Removal, Replacement and Installation

Acura TL Removing and Installing Car Stereo

Replacing Radio, Removal and Installation 1.1) Starting at right side of dash, gently pry edge of trim panel from dash releasing clip. All clips release with pressure.
Acura Radio Removal, Replacement and Installation 2.1) Work down the edge of the trim panel releasing clips.
Replacing Radio, Removal and Installation 3.1) Work across top of AC controls releasing clips.
Acura Radio Removal, Replacement and Installation 4.1) Gently pry trim panel along left side of car stereo releasing clip.
Replacing Radio, Removal and Installation 5.1) Gently pry trim panel along right side of car stereo releasing clip.
Acura Radio Removal, Replacement and Installation 6.1) Gently pry at bottom of trim panel on right releasing clip.
Replacing Radio, Removal and Installation 7.1) Gently pry at bottom of trim panel on left releasing clip.
Acura Radio Removal, Replacement and Installation 8.1) Pull entire trim panel slightly away from dash for access to rear of AC controls.
Replacing Radio, Removal and Installation 9.1) Release trigger on connector to disconnect first connector.
Acura Radio Removal, Replacement and Installation 10.1) Release trigger on connector to disconnect second connector.
Replacing Radio, Removal and Installation 11.1) Remove entire trim panel and set to side.
Acura Radio Removal, Replacement and Installation 12.1) Remove one screw top right of car stereo mounting trim.
Replacing Radio, Removal and Installation 13.1) Remove one screw bottom right of car stereo mounting trim.
Acura Radio Removal, Replacement and Installation 14.1) Remove one screw top left of car stereo mounting trim.
Replacing Radio, Removal and Installation 15.1) Remove one screw bottom left of car stereo mounting trim.
Acura Radio Removal, Replacement and Installation 16.1) Pull car stereo from dash.
Replacing Radio, Removal and Installation 17.1) Release trigger on main connector to disconnect.
Acura Radio Removal, Replacement and Installation 18.1) Release trigger on smaller connector to disconnect.
Replacing Radio, Removal and Installation 19.1) Remove antenna from car stereo.
Acura Radio Removal, Replacement and Installation 20.1) Remove car stereo.
   

Acura
Wire Color Codes

Factory Wire Harness Color Codes Below

   

Aftermarket
Wire Color Codes and Hook Up

Factory Connectors and Color Codes Below

   
Speaker Phasing
Installing Aftermarket Speakers and Proper Hook-up
   
NO AUDIO
With aftermarket stereo installation?
   
Locating Radio
COdE
   
Erratic Volume Control
DIY Repair
   
Front and Rear Speaker Removal presently not available.
   
Acura Car Audio - Wire Diagrams - Wire Color Codes
   
DO NOT CUT FACTORY WIRE HARNESS
   
Aftermarket stereo installation? Why purchase the aftermarket wire harness? Installation is easier, no guess work with wire color codes and a Headache Saver! Factory wire colors codes are not universal. See Aftermarket Videos above.
We discourage cutting the factory wire harness.
This section aids in troubleshooting and determining wire color codes, phasing for speaker hook up, locating power wires for installing external devices and add-ons.
   
Wire Color Codes and Installation 1986 - 1998
Battery +12 volts constant White/Yellow Stripe or White/Blue Stripe
Accessory +12 volts switch Yellow/Red Stripe
Ground Black
Illumination Red
Dimmer Red/Black Stripe
Power Antenna Yellow/White Stripe
Left Front Speaker (+) Blue/Green Stripe
Left Front Speaker (-) Gray/Black Stripe
Right Front Speaker (+) Red/Green Stripe
Right Front Speaker (-) Brown/Black Stripe
Left Rear Speaker (+) Blue/Yellow Stripe
Left Rear Speaker (-) Gray/White Stripe
Right Rear Speaker (+) Red/Yellow Stripe
Right Rear Speaker (-) Brown/White Stripe
   
Factory wire harness and color codes 1998 and Up
Battery +12 volts constant White/Green Stripe
Accessory +12 volts switch White/Red Stripe or Orange
Ground Black
Illumination Red
Dimmer Red/Black Stripe
Power Antenna Yellow/White Stripe
Left Front Speaker (+) Blue/Green Stripe
Left Front Speaker (-) Gray/Black Stripe
Right Front Speaker (+) Red/Green Stripe
Right Front Speaker (-) Brown/Black Stripe
Left Rear Speaker (+) Blue/Yellow Stripe
Left Rear Speaker (-) Gray/White Stripe
Right Rear Speaker (+) Red/Yellow Stripe
Right Rear Speaker (-) Brown/White Stripe
   
Diagrams may not be 100% accurate for your vehicle.
   

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