Hi!

I have a 1998 Honda Accord (V6 EX four door sedan).  I recently had it
serviced and the power was cut off.  The stereo's anti-theft mechanism
requires that I enter a code in order to activate the stereo again. 
Unfortuantly, I bought the car used and don't have that code.  I'm
told that I need to get the serial number off of the radio and Honda
can give me the code.

We've managed to figure out how to remove the bolts holding the facing
of the stereo/heat panel off the console.  However, this panel has the
air vents fastented to it.  So, we can't get it removed enough to pull
out the stereo and get the serial number.

How do we remove the panel, disconnecting the air vents?  It can't be
that hard, right?  But, we really don't want to break the air vents.

Help!  :-)

justwondering...

The key seems to be the removal of a screw hidden behind the 
digital clock in between the vents. The clock trim bezel snaps
out, though it is held tightly in place with clips. Once that's
out, you can unplug the clock and access a phillips-head screw
behind it which, along with the 2 more obvious and accessible
screws at the bottom of the faceplate, beneath the radio and
ashtray, should allow you to remove the faceplate and access
the radio mountings.

The following page, from the AutoToys website, illustrates
the procedure very nicely with pictures:
http://www.autotoys.com/New_Tech/DIY_98/accord/accord.htm


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Hi!

Interestingly, we did not actually have to take the stereo out.  We
found another way to get the information.  Thank you so much for your
intructions.  They look great.  Sorry I can't give you a 5 -- but
since I did not have to do it, i can't really tell how good they are. 
:-)

Take care!

someone else had this same question about their 1998 honda accord. i
also have an anti-theft system on my stereo which requires me to enter
a code. i dont know the code since i don't hvae the booklet.
justwondering-ga said they found another way to solve the problem
without having to remove the radio. PLEASE HELP!

When we went to try to take the stereo out, we actually found the code
printed on the inside of the glove box.  We punched that in and it
worked.

Alternatively, Honda of America does have the code on file.  I don't
remember the full process, but we had to do a lot of back and forth to
prove we were the owners to get that code from them.  We gave up.

I'm afraid that my answer may not be that helpful, but good luck to
you!!!  I feel your pain!