how do i get the honda original cd player out. doesnt seem to be any release arms or anything.

 

If you're referring to the factory radio, it's held on by screws behind the radio door. You have to pull off the door before you can remove the radio.

 

yeah it is the factory radio. so how do i get the door off then to get at those screws

 

Check out the Electronics threads - the FAQs have walkthroughs on how to do this - very useful.

 

it is very simple, you need to very gently (but using force) jank out the door it will snap off (grab from the little vents on top and the door it self) after thats off you'll see the 4 philips screws right in front take them out and pull the radio out done.

 

i did this and broke the bottom retaining clips off of the door. First thing is to pop off the center console, then pop off the door.

 

I was just looking at an interior shot that shows how to remove the radio and since you have an AP1 I don't think you have the center consle issue the AP2s have.

 

yup AP1s have no problems, i know what you mean i had to take out the center console (almost snaped the clips) on mine (AP2)

 

I have an AP2 and there was no need to remove the center console. That would have been a PITA.

 

Center console just pops off, very easy. Not worth the risk of breaking the clips. getting it out wasn't hard it was getting it back in that breaks the clips. Congratulations on not damaging yours though. Wish I had been so lucky!