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I can help you if you need! Sorry I didn't do enough pictures. I was on a roll installing the unit I forgot about pictures...
All right here is my DIY install job on Qualir aka www.autodvdgps.com. Personally in my opinion buying from the source was the cheapest plus quality service. I ordered the unit on Friday; they reviewed and tested my unit/emailed me test pictures to show that everything works just fine. Also, made sure it would work with my car model, which obviously it did. Shipped DHL on Monday and it came in on the following Wednesday. Three days from China to Texas…I though that was pretty good!
Many on DA are skeptical about these guys and how they are from China, but I gave it a shot and I’m very happy how easy and nice /clean the results turned out. Some peeps might have had bad service rep or w.e but I got all my questions and problems answered instantly (less then 20 min wait for emails)(They also have live chat service)
AfterMarket Updated GPS Radio For Honda Accord +All In One Navigation Multimedia system Notebook.
http://www.autodvdgps.com/aftermarket-updated-gps-radio-for-honda-accord-all-in-one-navigation-multimedia-system-notebook-p-776.html
Price of the Unit: $475.00
Shipping: $86.58
Discount: $-10.00 (Type in ‘Qualir2010’) For 10 bucks of or if that doesn’t work pm me.
Total - $551.58
Model: QL-ACD980
This is the new unit for 2010 that Qualir came out with, many others have install a previous model that requires wire slicing and tapping. This new one is plug and play One thing is…. Mount the one ground wire they labeled for the DVD unit (Supposed to tap into BRAKE wire but if you do you can not have a DVD running while driving so mount to any ground) This is a link on the old model http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=37443
*DYI Time… Sorry if it gets a bit confusing. I can help ya personally just message me.
ON LX-S and EX models only will not work for the EX-L!
First install pictures compared to original unit.
This link will take you to the Qualir install page. But is a bit different when installing it to are Accords. More information never hurt though.
http://www.autodvdgps.com/images/pdf/Honda_Accord.pdf
Part One
Taking apart your factory radio (I provided a links to DYI’s that already show the process.)
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=36462 - Center and etc removal instructions
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=19635&highlight=radio+removal - DYI on removal from another DA member.
Step one : Remove the mid consol trim.
Step two: Remove the 2 dash trims and 2 screws holding the fat radio unit in.
Step three: You will find 4 screws holding the bottom storage compartment in two under the top side of the top compartment and two on the bottom as you see.
Step Four: Move your car shifter back and remove the bottom storage compartment (You may need to tape up the area so you don’t scratch you car trim and yes, it is a bit difficult but you will find a way to get the compartment out just use a little bit of arm muscle!
Step Five: there are two hidden screws in the back looking up under the radio unit. Take these two out and you will be able to pull the whole middle radio consol right out with ease. (You did not remove all the screws if it is hard to pull the unit out! ) You don’t have to but makes is easier and provides a lot more room if you unplug all the harnesses and set aside the radio head-unit. (Your radio anti-theft code is in the glove box on you left side, or on the card the dealer gave you.)
Step Six: Now you can take out the top screen, there should be 6 screws holding it in. Two on the bottom out side holding the screen trim. Two behind that holding the screen in and two up top. Un-plug the one harness from the screen and remove the screen.
Now everything is set for the new harnesses, dvd/cd/usb unit, and news screen.
I routed all my wires to the glove box side down into the back of the radio area. (Buy some wire tubes to hide or classify all the wires in two one line if you want a clean job, like 5 bucks a autozone or any auto place in that matter.) When routing my GPS Antenna I mounted that to the back of the car behind the middle headrest.
There is a second external mic if you want...I mounted that in the left drive side trim under the holes made for climate control. It just clips into the hole that is there.
Part two
The install.
MAKE SURE U HAVE ALL THE CABLES AND PARTS!:thmsup:
Step one: Route all the wires first make sure you have sum lack so you can connect them and still have room to move the parts back into place. (Make sure you take the pink and blue wires labeled remote and brake and attach them to you remote wire and brake wire (Ground the brake wire it…without this you cannot watch DVDs!) I actually did not use the remote wire but this is where your factory remote wire is…..
The new screen has a mic input, ipod input, original harness input, special aftermarket DVD, TV, or back up camera input. And the harness for the DVD unit to the screen. Plug theses all up pretty simple…
After plugging in all the wires into the new screen place the screen top side in first and push it back into the slot. Use your old screws to mount the new screen. (You wont need 4 screws like before; it only takes two at the top.)
Now just place your screen trim into place.. (It should just pop right in)
Step Two: (Do this first before putting the radio back together!!!) Take the DVD drive/Lower part and your old lower compartment unit and place them together. (There should be 4 little screws, two on each side.) Plug in the harness that goes from the screen to the DVD unit.)
There is a tiny hold in the back where the DVD and old lower storage console meet. This is where I routed my iPod cable, second USB port and base knob…. so I could have my wires concealed.
Insert the new lower storage and DVD unit into place and mount it up. (Two screws on the bottom and a special mounting back for the top mount but this second mount is not necessary)
Step Three: Now take all the harnesses and plug them up, it is pretty simple just figure which size is what and plug them in. (You can’t mess up)
Once all you plugs are done push the radio unit back into place and remount the two screws on the side that hold the unit in. Place you dish trims on, put the center consol back(Don’t forget the 12v dc outlet plug)
Push everything into place, and you are pretty much done!
If you want…. don’t screw everything in and just plug in the harnesses to test if your units works. Then strap everything up!
***I WILL POST PICTURES ON EVERY SPEC AND PROGRAM THE SYSTEM HAS SO YOU CAN SEE HOW IT LOOKS AND WORKS.
All right here is my DIY install job on Qualir aka www.autodvdgps.com. Personally in my opinion buying from the source was the cheapest plus quality service. I ordered the unit on Friday; they reviewed and tested my unit/emailed me test pictures to show that everything works just fine. Also, made sure it would work with my car model, which obviously it did. Shipped DHL on Monday and it came in on the following Wednesday. Three days from China to Texas…I though that was pretty good!
Many on DA are skeptical about these guys and how they are from China, but I gave it a shot and I’m very happy how easy and nice /clean the results turned out. Some peeps might have had bad service rep or w.e but I got all my questions and problems answered instantly (less then 20 min wait for emails)(They also have live chat service)
AfterMarket Updated GPS Radio For Honda Accord +All In One Navigation Multimedia system Notebook.
http://www.autodvdgps.com/aftermarket-updated-gps-radio-for-honda-accord-all-in-one-navigation-multimedia-system-notebook-p-776.html
Price of the Unit: $475.00
Shipping: $86.58
Discount: $-10.00 (Type in ‘Qualir2010’) For 10 bucks of or if that doesn’t work pm me.
Total - $551.58
Model: QL-ACD980
This is the new unit for 2010 that Qualir came out with, many others have install a previous model that requires wire slicing and tapping. This new one is plug and play One thing is…. Mount the one ground wire they labeled for the DVD unit (Supposed to tap into BRAKE wire but if you do you can not have a DVD running while driving so mount to any ground) This is a link on the old model http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=37443
*DYI Time… Sorry if it gets a bit confusing. I can help ya personally just message me.
ON LX-S and EX models only will not work for the EX-L!
First install pictures compared to original unit.



This link will take you to the Qualir install page. But is a bit different when installing it to are Accords. More information never hurt though.
http://www.autodvdgps.com/images/pdf/Honda_Accord.pdf
Part One
Taking apart your factory radio (I provided a links to DYI’s that already show the process.)
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=36462 - Center and etc removal instructions
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=19635&highlight=radio+removal - DYI on removal from another DA member.
Step one : Remove the mid consol trim.
Step two: Remove the 2 dash trims and 2 screws holding the fat radio unit in.
Step three: You will find 4 screws holding the bottom storage compartment in two under the top side of the top compartment and two on the bottom as you see.


Step Four: Move your car shifter back and remove the bottom storage compartment (You may need to tape up the area so you don’t scratch you car trim and yes, it is a bit difficult but you will find a way to get the compartment out just use a little bit of arm muscle!
Step Five: there are two hidden screws in the back looking up under the radio unit. Take these two out and you will be able to pull the whole middle radio consol right out with ease. (You did not remove all the screws if it is hard to pull the unit out! ) You don’t have to but makes is easier and provides a lot more room if you unplug all the harnesses and set aside the radio head-unit. (Your radio anti-theft code is in the glove box on you left side, or on the card the dealer gave you.)
Step Six: Now you can take out the top screen, there should be 6 screws holding it in. Two on the bottom out side holding the screen trim. Two behind that holding the screen in and two up top. Un-plug the one harness from the screen and remove the screen.
Now everything is set for the new harnesses, dvd/cd/usb unit, and news screen.
I routed all my wires to the glove box side down into the back of the radio area. (Buy some wire tubes to hide or classify all the wires in two one line if you want a clean job, like 5 bucks a autozone or any auto place in that matter.) When routing my GPS Antenna I mounted that to the back of the car behind the middle headrest.
There is a second external mic if you want...I mounted that in the left drive side trim under the holes made for climate control. It just clips into the hole that is there.

Part two
The install.
MAKE SURE U HAVE ALL THE CABLES AND PARTS!:thmsup:


Step one: Route all the wires first make sure you have sum lack so you can connect them and still have room to move the parts back into place. (Make sure you take the pink and blue wires labeled remote and brake and attach them to you remote wire and brake wire (Ground the brake wire it…without this you cannot watch DVDs!) I actually did not use the remote wire but this is where your factory remote wire is…..
The new screen has a mic input, ipod input, original harness input, special aftermarket DVD, TV, or back up camera input. And the harness for the DVD unit to the screen. Plug theses all up pretty simple…
After plugging in all the wires into the new screen place the screen top side in first and push it back into the slot. Use your old screws to mount the new screen. (You wont need 4 screws like before; it only takes two at the top.)

Now just place your screen trim into place.. (It should just pop right in)
Step Two: (Do this first before putting the radio back together!!!) Take the DVD drive/Lower part and your old lower compartment unit and place them together. (There should be 4 little screws, two on each side.) Plug in the harness that goes from the screen to the DVD unit.)

There is a tiny hold in the back where the DVD and old lower storage console meet. This is where I routed my iPod cable, second USB port and base knob…. so I could have my wires concealed.


Insert the new lower storage and DVD unit into place and mount it up. (Two screws on the bottom and a special mounting back for the top mount but this second mount is not necessary)
Step Three: Now take all the harnesses and plug them up, it is pretty simple just figure which size is what and plug them in. (You can’t mess up)
Once all you plugs are done push the radio unit back into place and remount the two screws on the side that hold the unit in. Place you dish trims on, put the center consol back(Don’t forget the 12v dc outlet plug)

Push everything into place, and you are pretty much done!

If you want…. don’t screw everything in and just plug in the harnesses to test if your units works. Then strap everything up!
***I WILL POST PICTURES ON EVERY SPEC AND PROGRAM THE SYSTEM HAS SO YOU CAN SEE HOW IT LOOKS AND WORKS.