Metra 95-7861 Double DIN Installation Dash Kit for 2003-2008 Honda Pilot

For my other Honda Pilot 2005, I purchased a Scosche dash kit, but there were gaps on the sides. This dash kit was a perfect fit for my 2005 Honda Pilot EX-L. L is an excellent choice. There are no gaps, and it is flush with the other borders. It's well worth the money, and it comes with two different kits in case you have an Ex or Lx model. The only thing I wasn’t sure about was which to use 100% because they’re almost identical except that one set has EX printed on it but the other doesn’t They both have model numbers on them, so I checked the instructions to see which one was which, but I could only tell which one was ex by looking at the larger face plate in the photo. However, I was on the verge of not purchasing the kit at all. I entered my vehicle information into Amazon to see if it would fit my car, and it said no, but the description said it would fit ex-models, including the 2005. It's a good thing I believed their claims about fit because it was perfect.

Kelly Matthews

| Sep 20, 2021

In a 2003 Honda Pilot, I installed an AX100 stereo. It comes with both adaptors, so it can be used with either the EX or the LX. It was easy to set up and it worked perfectly. The only flaw is that it protrudes about a sixteenth of an inch from the bottom car trim. I don't see how the bottom bracket can be adjusted in because it attaches at an angle. It does, however, fit and appear professional.

Eduardo Glass

| May 31, 2021

It was impossible to return the plate. For a 2007 Honda Pilot EX-L, I purchased this. L 4WD with no navigation, but it didn't fit properly. It went together without a hitch, but the trim face was a little rough. Because it sits too high in the dash, the plate would not go back into place around it. To adapt this item for this vehicle, a lot of work would be required. br>br>However, I purchased the "Scosche Dash Kit for 2003 - Black" instead. Up Honda Pilot Din with Pkt and Dbl Din Kit" and it matched the trim face perfectly. plate. br>br>Do not waste your money on this item if you can get a similar vehicle for the same price. It is stated in the product description that it will fit the 2006-2007 model year. It appears to be a 2008 EXL with the proper bezel, but it isn't.

Wayne Jacobson

| Mar 24, 2021

With no navigation, this kit worked perfectly for my 2003 Honda Pilot EX. It includes two sets of side brackets for mounting to the new head unit's side. I tried to compare the two sets and they seem to be the same, but if the head unit is too low or high in the opening, try the other set.

Rebecca Stanley

| May 14, 2021

As stated in the title, I've been riding Metra since the 1990s. It was always Metra or Schoshe, and we all remember how good Schoshe was. This kit is the most time-consuming piece of nonsense they've ever created. To begin with, the holes on the mounting brackets are off, in my opinion, in order to square out the height of the head unit. Four mounting brackets are included in the kit. Both of them are identical. The EX trim plate isn't going to work. To make it work, you must first destroy it. This kit turned a simple installation into a headache, and made me look like a complete moron who had never done it before. I'll think twice about purchasing another of these items. I can't believe they just shut down the business like that. garbage.

Raegan Harrington

| Nov 30, 2021

Based on the reviews, I knew it wouldn't be perfect; it's not angled correctly, there are some odd gaps, and it sticks out on the bottom; I wish it sat more flush; however, it's not that noticeable, and it's good enough for me. br>It was simple to set up and didn't cost a lot of money. br>The only changes I made were to the stereo I installed, where I used a dremel to grind down some tabs that were otherwise crooked.

Marley Glenn

| Feb 23, 2021

It must be modified because it does not mount at the proper angle. It's not a small difference; it's over a quarter inch higher than it should be. br>br>It's a pain to buy a custom, model-specific mounting bracket and finish your installation late at night only to discover that it doesn't sit at the correct angle. I was hoping to adjust the angle using the slotted screw holes on the side brackets, but the location of the side brackets is determined by the faceplate ring. br>br>As an added bonus, everything is made of low-cost injection-molded plastic. Plastic had cracked near one of the screws on one of the side brackets, and I had only just tightened that screw. The mounting plate that comes with the kit is made of solid metal. br>br>Returning it is probably too late. I'm not sure what I'll do to try to make things work.

Aila Reynolds

| May 09, 2021

A new navigation system (double DIN) was installed in the 2005 Honda Pilot to replace the original stock system. This kit, which included two side brackets and a front trim piece, performed admirably. You'll also need a plug, which you can get on Amazon, to connect the car's plug to the wires from your new system. Although the side brackets are plastic rather than metal, they appear to function properly. The directions are good, but if you want more information and people's firsthand experiences, do a google search for "Honda Pilot double din install" and you'll find a wealth of information. If you're installing a navigation system like I did, make sure your satellite receiver, which is mounted outside the vehicle, has enough cord to reach the head unit all the way. My wire was about 16 feet long, but the Pilot is a long SUV, and by the time it winds all the way from the back on the roof to the head unit, you've used up a lot of it. To make it work, I had to switch the routing. Aside from that, test fit your new unit before tightening these brackets to the side of the unit, because the way it sits in the Pilot dash is at an angle, and if you get that wrong, the trim piece will not adequately cover the gaps around the new unit.

Scarlett Gonzalez

| Dec 14, 2021