Can someone please tell us how to remove the storage panel under the radio? It's a perfect place for an auxillary option but I don't want to break it. The diagram on the radio install shows it attached with 6 clips . . . how can the panel pull out?
The service manual says to use a trim tool to pry the panel forward and then release the 6 clips. There are 2 each of 3 different kinds of clips. I'm going to be tapping into the power off mine and I'm thinking a thin puddy-knife would work. Anything with a smaller width would damage the plastic.The panel houses the 12 volt power supply plug ( former cigeratte lighter type plug) and diagrams for upgraded radio/audio installs show that panel removed and replaced with a flat panel containing the power socket and a USB socket. Diagrams show this panel it held in by 6 "clips".
Yeah, I've got a small list of connectors going alreadyIf you do "tap" the power at that plug/connector, buy the HONDA OEM connector and photo the final wiring and secured placement, prior to re-installing the panel or placing another or alternate panel over the wiring. I'm over cautious, but "an inch of prevention.....".