Start with what is installed
Factory System Overview
A factory-looking installation can retain the original receiver and replace tired speakers. For more connectivity and adjustment, the dashboard accepts suitable single-DIN and double-DIN receivers. Retractable-screen receivers are excluded by the dash layout. Inspect the antenna and its cable while access is open, rather than assuming poor reception is a receiver fault.
Check the starting point
Many Integras have already been modified. Identify the existing radio, mounting hardware and wire connections before ordering parts. A cut harness, missing bracket or altered speaker opening needs its own repair plan. Some cars were supplied without speakers and may need factory-style grilles or mounting brackets.
Keep body styles separate
Both body styles use front-door speakers. The coupe has rear side-panel speakers, while the sedan uses a rear-deck arrangement. Identify each position before choosing a speaker size or adapter. No factory-amplifier, impedance or steering-control specification is established by this guide.
Planning guide, not a fitment guarantee. Exact wiring, impedance, adapters, fasteners and removal procedures must match your vehicle. Photographs show selected configurations, not universal fitment or a complete removal procedure.
Radio Upgrade
Choose a receiver by its chassis dimensions, controls and cable clearance as well as its nominal DIN size. The radio sits behind console sections that must be moved first. Protect the trim, sort screws by location and keep wiring supported while the panels are disconnected.
Clear the rear console first
After following the vehicle’s electrical-isolation precautions, move the seats forward to reach the two rear-console side screws. Lift the cover beneath the parking-brake lever to reach two more Phillips screws. Raise the rear console slightly, slide it back and lift it over the lever. The forward screw on the rear console section does not need removal for this sequence.
Work toward the receiver
Remove the ashtray, the two screws at the back of its opening and the lighter/ashtray panel. Disconnect its plugs without pulling the wires. Remove the two screws below the radio/pocket assembly and the two front-console side screws. A manual-transmission car also requires the shift knob to be unscrewed before lifting the front console over the shifter.
Release, connect and test
Use a stubby Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two screws at the radio’s rear plate. Withdraw the receiver and unplug its harness and antenna. Match the replacement mounting and wiring parts to the car. Test sources, reception and every speaker before reinstalling the console, and confirm normal key-off behavior.
A single-DIN or double-DIN chassis can be suitable; a retractable screen is not supported by this dashboard. Antenna replacement procedures differ between coupe and sedan.
Shop Speaker Sizes
Choose a location below, then browse the matching collection.
Front doors, coupe and sedan
6.5" Coaxial Car SpeakersSelect shallow depth or modify the factory cup only after checking clearance.
Coupe rear sides
6.5" Coaxial Car Speakers5¼-inch alternatives require newly drilled mounting holes.
Sedan rear deck
6"x9" Coaxial Car SpeakersAftermarket 6×9-inch installation requires opening enlargement.
Sedan rear adapter options
5.25" Coaxial Car Speakers6.5" Coaxial Car SpeakersRequires suitable adapter brackets; not a direct factory-size swap.
Collections are browsing categories, not vehicle-fitment guarantees. Verify mounting depth, brackets, impedance, crossover and factory-amplifier compatibility. Coaxial, midrange and subwoofer types are not interchangeable.
Speaker Locations
The front doors contain 6½-inch speakers in plastic mounting cups. Suitable 6½-inch or 5¼-inch replacements can be used, but deeper baskets may require the back of the cup to be cut away. Choose a shallow model when you want to avoid that change, and check window and grille clearance before committing.
Front doors: both body styles
Open the release-handle screw cover, remove its Phillips screw and lift off the handle trim, disconnecting the lock switch if fitted. Remove a manual window crank where present. Take out the armrest-cup screw, cup and front-panel fastener, then release the perimeter clips. Lift the panel from the window channel and disconnect fitted switches. Three Phillips screws retain the speaker.
Coupe rear side panels
The original 6½-inch speakers are accessible through their grilles without removing the full side panels. Release the grille from its rear edge and slide it rearward. Remove three Phillips screws, rotate the speaker slightly and ease its lower edge out. A 5¼-inch alternative requires new mounting holes. Inspect behind the surface before drilling and keep the finished mounting rigid.
Sedan rear deck
The factory 6×9-inch position needs the opening enlarged for the aftermarket 6×9-inch route described here. Alternatively, 5¼-inch or 6½-inch speakers require adapter brackets. Access begins with three grille screws underneath the deck; after lifting the grille, remove the speaker’s four screws from above. Confirm cutout dimensions and protect everything beneath the panel before modifying it.
Tools
The main removal tools are simple, but aged trim and previous modifications can make the work slower. Keep fasteners grouped and inspect clips before pressing panels back into place.
Follow vehicle battery and restraint-system precautions. Do not drill or cut until you have inspected the space behind the surface. Test door releases, locks and window travel after reassembly.
Bass and Amplifier
A modest subwoofer can add low-frequency weight without asking the door speakers to reproduce the deepest bass. Check the actual load area with seats and trim in their normal positions, then reserve the luggage space you still need.
Sedan and coupe space
The researched sedan has a reference space of 32 inches wide × 14½ inches high × 36/31 inches deep, with some wider portions of the trunk. Those are survey dimensions, not an approved enclosure size. The coupe’s hatch area has a different shape; measure it independently and keep the rear hatch and seat functions usable.
Power and installation
A compact powered subwoofer is an option when space matters. Confirm its signal input requirements, secure the enclosure and protect the power cable with appropriate source fusing. Match a separate amplifier and enclosure to the chosen driver. Start with conservative gain and crossover settings, then check for panel rattles at normal listening levels.
Installation Checklist
Work through the system in stages. Test before replacing trim, then repeat the checks after everything is secured.
- Confirm coupe or sedan and document existing modifications.
- Inspect the receiver harness, antenna and mounting hardware.
- Avoid retractable-screen receivers in this dash.
- Choose front speakers by depth, not diameter alone.
- Use the correct rear-speaker procedure for the body style.
- Confirm any cutting or drilling before changing the car.
- Test audio, windows, locks and door releases before closing up.
- Secure bass equipment and save wiring and equipment details.
Keep a record. Save equipment models, interface instructions, wiring changes and tuning settings for future service.
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