Metra Electronics 957817HG

When upgrading an aftermarket radio in modern center consoles, maintaining a seamless, high-gloss OEM aesthetic is essential for a professional finish. Manufactured by Metra Electronics—the gold standard in vehicle dash integration—the Double-DIN Dash Installation Kit (Part No. 95-7817HG) is engineered specifically to allow the installation of an aftermarket ISO Double-DIN or 4-inch tall touchscreen head unit into select vehicle dashboards (such as the 2017-up Honda CR-V) while preserving a flawless factory appearance.

Part Number Breakdown and Material Architecture

• Brand / Series (Metra): Metra’s premier dash kit line designed for exact vehicle contour matching, structural rigidity, and long-term durability.

• Configuration (95-7817): Denotes a specialized Double-DIN radio adapter kit complete with a custom contoured faceplate and heavy-duty side mounting brackets.

• Color / Finish Code (HG): Finished in a premium High-Gloss Black coating designed to match surrounding factory center console piano-black trim and instrument panel accents seamlessly.

Key Features and Functional Capabilities

Deploying the Metra 95-7817HG dash kit in your head-unit upgrade delivers major operational advantages:

1. Precision Double-DIN Opening

Engineered with an exact ISO Double-DIN radio opening to accommodate modern digital multimedia receivers, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto touchscreen head units without gaps.

2. High-Gloss Piano Black Finish

Features a polished, high-gloss black painted surface that coordinates directly with OEM interior styling, eliminating the mismatched look of standard matte plastic adapters.

3. High-Grade ABS Construction & Metal Brackets

Molded from high-impact ABS plastic and paired with robust steel side-mounting brackets to support heavy aftermarket head units securely against vehicle vibration.

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