What do I need to install a D3 in my Element?

Posted Jul 10, 2007 · 23:21 UTC#1

Hi, after reading and looking at this site I purchased a D3 Double din for my 03 Honda Element.

What else do I need to purchase? Wiring harness, Antenna?

Is there anything special I should know before I install it?

Thanks Bryan

Posted Jul 10, 2007 · 23:37 UTC#2

if its a base model you need a metra 70-1721

if its an amplified system you need a metra 70-1726

dash kit metra 99-7801 might work

Posted Jul 11, 2007 · 18:50 UTC#3

You'll also need a Honda antenna adapter.

Check this forum out for all the specific Element info you'll need:

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums ... y.php?f=18

You can use the same basic Honda wire harness if you have an amplified system, you'll just have to solder on some male RCA's to the speaker wires on the harness and use the pre-outs on your D3 to connect to these.

Posted Jul 12, 2007 · 01:49 UTC#4

You'll also need a Honda antenna adapter.

Check this forum out for all the specific Element info you'll need:

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums ... y.php?f=18

You can use the same basic Honda wire harness if you have an amplified system, you'll just have to solder on some male RCA's to the speaker wires on the harness and use the pre-outs on your D3 to connect to these.

I thought I need the antenna adapter if it is an 05 or newer any idae on the adapter number for the antenna?

Thansk Bryan

Posted Jul 12, 2007 · 17:26 UTC#5

Yea, you're right. '04s and older don't need the antenna adapter.

Posted Jul 12, 2007 · 20:03 UTC#6

yea no antenna adapter needed!

Posted Jul 13, 2007 · 04:22 UTC#7

Hi, thanks I bought the car used How do I know it is a base model or amplifed system??

Thank you again,

Bryan

Posted Jul 15, 2007 · 16:02 UTC#8

Do you have tweeters in the A-Pillars? The amp (if you have one) is behind the passenger's side kick panel. Do you have an LX or EX?

Here's some pics of my D3 install: