Anyone ever do an install on an Acura MDX?

[groundpound4200 5,000+ posts]

I just got a new SUV, its a 2004 Acura MDX with Bose stereo but no navigation. Has anyone ever installed a stereo in one of these? ANything I should know? How you pop the dash apart to get a deck in there? I dont want to just tear into this thing like I did with my Xterra because this is a little nicer vehicle.

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[crx4luke 10+ year member]

Be careful popping the bezel around the radio off. You need to pry between the radio/ A/c and the bezel rather than between the bezel and the dash. Basically on the inside of the bezel, or else you will mess up the dash. I did do an N2 in one of those a long time ago, but i don't think it had the bose system in it. A lot of time bose in acuras means there is an amp on the factory sub, but the amp for the speakers is still built into the radio. Otherwise there will be an amp for the speakers as well that you'll more than likely have to bypass.

 

[groundpound4200 5,000+ posts]

nice!!! thank you that helps a lot. Anyone else have tips?