How To Add An Aux Port To A 2007 Honda Fit

2007-2008 Honda Fit

Upgrading the stereo system in your Fit
2007 • 2008

2007-08 Honda Fit

In cursory: This Crutchfield Enquiry Garage commodity gives you lot an overview of your Fit'southward stock stereo organisation and your aftermarket upgrade options. Use our vehicle selector to observe the gear that will fit your car.

Overview of the Honda Fit

Subcompact economy cars were one time derisively (and in many cases, deservedly) referred to as "penalty boxes." Just ask one of our writers near the three-country, 800-mile round-trip he endured at the bicycle of a rented subcompact a decade ago. On second thought, but…don't. Trust us; the but positive matter he'll grudgingly say about that car is that it got cracking gas mileage.

The 2007-08 Honda Fit gets great mileage, likewise. But, unlike our friend's unpleasant weekend companion, the start-generation Fit also looks kinda absurd, holds a surprising amount of stuff, gets out of its own way on the interstate, and actually provides comfortable seating for at least two adult humans. No wonder it was a perennial fixture on every car mag's "Best" listing.

When a gallon of gas costs more than a quarter-pound cheeseburger, a subcompact is a very good thing to have. The Honda Fit proves that a subcompact can also be a very good car.

Detailed stereo and speaker removal instructions

MasterSheet image

With step-by-step disassembly instructions and plenty of upwardly-close, detailed photos, our exclusive Crutchfield MasterSheet™ takes the guesswork out of removing the factory stereo and speakers. It's free with your Crutchfield order, or you lot can purchase one separately for simply $9.99.

Factory stereo system

The base-model Fit is, every bit you might await, rather basic, though it does have a four-speaker AM/FM/CD arrangement. If you purchase a Sport model, you'll discover a host of upgraded features, including an AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA receiver (with an aux jack) and six speakers.

The Honda Fit'due south factory radio. (Crutchfield Enquiry Photo)

Replacing your factory radio

Removing the manufactory radio isn't difficult, only information technology isn't as straightforward as it might exist in a larger machine. The Fit makes very efficient utilise of every inch of space, but that also means that every inch of infinite is existence used. That's why you'll observe yourself removing the glove box (there'due south wiring back there and you need to get to information technology) on your way to removing the radio. Again, information technology'south non difficult, merely information technology is an extra step.

The actual removal of things can be accomplished using screwdrivers, a socket wrench, and a console tool, simply you'll also demand patience when you're removing the radio/heater control assembly. It'south held in identify by seven clips that, in typical Honda fashion, are very, very tight. Apply extreme caution when prying around the edges and releasing those clips. Complete instructions can be found in the Crutchfield MasterSheet™ that'southward included free with your Crutchfield stereo purchase.

The aftermarket dash kit blends in beautifully. (Crutchfield Inquiry Photo)

When you wait at the stock radio/heater associates, yous'll notice that the right edge wraps around the knee console on the passenger's side. This interesting bit of asymmetric design is, thankfully, duplicated in the dash adapter kit, which is available at a very overnice discount with your Crutchfield stereo purchase.

The kit works with both single-DIN and double-DIN receivers, so you tin install everything from a run-of-the mill CD receiver to a 4" full-screen navigation unit in your Fit.

The installation kit comes with complete mounting and installation instructions, as does the wiring harness that's too available at a discount with your purchase. In one case your new receiver is mounted and installed, reassemble the dash past reversing the removal process.

Tools needed: short Phillips screwdriver, pocket-size flat blade screwdriver, 8mm socket westward/ ratchet and extensions, panel tool

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Steering wheel audio control

Information technology's relatively easy to retain the steering wheel audio controls when y'all install a new stereo in your Fit. When you enter your vehicle information, our database volition choose the adapter you demand to make your factory steering bike controls work with your new receiver.

Replacing your manufacturing plant speakers

Upgrading the speakers in your Fit volition really brand a deviation in your overall sound quality.

The Honda Fit'southward front door, with the panel removed. (Crutchfield Research Photograph)

Front door speakers

On the standard Fit, yous'll find 6-1/2" speakers in the base of each front door. The Sport model adds a prepare of tweeters in the sail panels, but we'll get to those in a moment. For now, let'due south accept a look into the doors.

Aftermarket 6-1/2" or five-1/4" speakers will work nicely here, just a speaker adapter bracket (available at a disbelieve with your Crutchfield speaker buy) is required in either case. Yous'll as well take to do some minor drilling to install your new speaker/bracket philharmonic.

To remove the door panels, you'll start by removing the door release associates, then the armrest. Next, you'll need to disconnect the door release rod, then pry the armrest away from the door panel. Here, and when removing the door panel itself, yous'll encounter those remarkably snug Honda retaining clips. Equally ever, utilize extreme care when prying them away with your panel tool. Your Crutchfield MasterSheet has in-depth details on this and other aspects of the installation.

To remove the speaker, utilise a apartment caput screwdriver to push button the metallic clip at the top of the speaker down while pushing the speaker outward to release it. Disconnect the wiring harness and remove the factory speaker.

front door speaker

Use a flat head screwdriver to push the metal clip at the top of the speaker downwards. (Crutchfield Research Photo)

Most aftermarket speakers don't attach with metal clips. And then, to install your new speaker, you'll demand to drill new mounting holes. Mount the new speaker in the adapter bracket, so place the speaker/subclass assembly in the mounting location and use it as a template to mark mounting holes with a pencil or permanent marker. And so, drill the new mounting holes with a 1/8" scrap. There's nix difficult about drilling a pigsty, of class, but yous are drilling into a metal motorcar door here, so be conscientious, be patient, and wear eye protection.

From at that place, attach the speaker wiring adapter (too discounted with your Crfutchfield purchase) to your Fit'southward speaker harness, and then secure the speaker/bracket philharmonic to the door using self-drilling/cocky-tapping screws. In all likelihood, your speakers won't come with mounting hardware, but the screws are available at your local hardware store.

If you're planning to upgrade the rear speakers, buy extras now and relieve yourself a trip. In one case the assembly is attached, test to make sure the speakers are working properly before you lot reinstall the door panel.

Tools needed: Panel tool, Phillips screwdriver, drill and 1/viii" chip

honda fit tweeter

The Fit'due south door-mounted tweeter. (Crutchfield Research Photo)

Tweeters

The tweeters, found on the Sport model just, are located behind grilles on the door panels. Getting to them is merely a affair of removing 4 Phillips screws and removing the tweeters from their brackets. The mill models measure 1.416" in bore, with a mounting depth of 1.494".

To install new tweeters underneath the factory grille, yous'll have to observe or fabricate new mounting brackets. Our universal backstraps volition assist, because they tin can exist cut or bent to the size or shape yous demand. Depending on the aftermarket tweeters y'all cull, you as well have the option of surface-mounting them on the sail panel.

A speaker wiring adapter is not available for the tweeters, and so you'll need to splice into the factory wiring system. A gear up of Posi-Products connectors tin make this easier. These wonderful little things aid you make connections without crimping, soldering, or tape. Simply strip your stranded wires, insert them in the caps, then hand-tighten the 2 caps together. The wire ends get locked betwixt opposing cone shapes to create a water-, dirt-, vibration-, and heat-proof housing.

All this might sound a lot more complicated than it is, but don't let this added bit of work deter yous from adding a set of component speakers. The improvement in sound quality is well worth the effort.

honda fit rear door speaker

The Fit's rear door speakers are piece of cake to deal with (Crutchfield Inquiry Photo)

Rear door speakers

Replacing the 6-i/2" rear door speakers is a lot like replacing the front door speakers. And when we say "a lot," nosotros mean "essentially the same." You'll need to remove the sail panel in the trailing edge of each rear door before diving into the residue of the removal process, just that'southward the only notable addition to the task list. Just remember to exist gentle when prying off the panels and to be careful when drilling your new speaker mounting holes. Aftermarket 6-i/two" or 5-1/iv" speakers will work in the rear doors, besides.

Tools needed: Console tool, Phillips screwdriver, drill and 1/eight" bit

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honda fit cargo area subwoofer

The cargo area is a great spot for a powered subwoofer (Crutchfield Research Photograph)

Bass in your Honda Fit

For a relatively tiny motorcar, the Fit has a lot of bachelor storage space. With the seats in their upright and locked position, you accept 40" W x 21" H 10 27" (lesser) /17" (top) D worth of available infinite back there.

If yous're withal planning on using your Fit to buy groceries and things like that, yous might desire to consider a powered subwoofer. They have up less space that a subwoofer box and tin fill up your car with plenty of bass.

Powered subs are too more convenient because the amp is congenital in, then you don't have to shop for — or install — separate components.

Other options for your Fit

In that location are enough of ways to better your Fit's sound quality and overall functionality. Here are a few suggestions:

iPod® and satellite radio adapters

Not everyone is up for replacing the mill receiver. Not a trouble. You can still add together versatility and great audio to your Fit, peculiarly if y'all're okay with the idea of going CD-free. We offering several adapters that will allow y'all to use an iPod, MP3 role player, or satellite radio with the manufacturing plant system. Bear in heed that you need to connect the adapter to the back of the manufacturing plant radio, and so you lot'll even so need to follow the radio removal instructions above. You tin can upgrade the speakers subsequently for even amend sound.

Dynamat

The Fit has a well-earned reputation as a solidly built car, just information technology'due south yet a subcompact and it can be a bit buzzy at highway speeds. The Dynamat Xtreme Door Kit is the perfect way to seal out the racket and seal in the sound. This heavy-duty insulating material is easy to install, and it really makes a difference. This is a nifty thing to do while you're installing new speakers. Why take the doors autonomously twice if yous don't take to? Ane kit volition take care of the front doors.

Security

Installing a security organisation in your Fit isn't like shooting fish in a barrel (security systems rarely are), but information technology'due south definitely a good idea. Our Crutchfield Advisors can aid effigy out what yous need to get the job done, but we ordinarily recommend taking your auto and new gear to a professional installer.

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