i just got a new 2004 civic lx does anyone know how to remove the stock cd player out of it so i can install a differnt one?

 

right here goes.
first you remove the surround by the gear leaver by pulling it but be carefull not to break the lugs holding it in as it can be a bit of a pain pulling it out.
then you will need to undo 2 screws at the bottom of the radio and also if you look inside you will see 2 bolts holding the radio and air vents in.(one each side of the radio and i think they are 8mm) undo these bolts and then pull the hole unit out from the bottom first, again becarefull not to break the lugs holding it in.
once you have got it out you may need to remove the heater controls. if so pull of the ***** and remove the 3 screws from inside and then undo the screws holing the radio in.
I can not stress enough to be carefull about the lugs holding it in as at best you may break the lugs but at worst you couls break the panel itself.
good luck