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26 Feb 2010There are many models of Mazda 6 and people try to upgrade its stereo from time to time. There are many generations in this and techniques always like to keep themselves updated with the latest technology. But before selecting the newer versions of radios and replacing, the first step is to remove the former radio. This articles deals on how to remove the radio from Mazda 6. The steps that are given in this article can be worked on with models that were released between the years 2003 and 2008.
This article lists you all the required things to remove the default audio system from your mazda six car and also it also explains the step by step procedure to remove the stereo safely from your car. The procedure mentioned below holds good only for the two thousand three to two thousand eight car models.
The things you will be in need are pliers, screw driver and socket wrench. Make sure you have screw drivers of different sizes. If you do not have screw drivers of different size then you may be stuck in the middle. Make sure all these things are ready before starting your work to avoid unnecessary wastage of time.
For removing the gear shift knob rotate it in the counter clockwise direction. After a few rotations you will find the knob loosening; after loosening it remove the gear shift knob. Now remove the console from the car. You will find that the console extends to the ashtray. After removing the console you will find a couple of screws located in the underside of the climate control panel. Remove both the screws by rotating them in counter clockwise direction, with the help of a screw driver.
Once the console is removed completely you can see two screws. These screws are removed using appropriate screw drivers. These two screws can be found at the bottom side of the weather controlling panel.
You will find that the radio and the climate control are mounted on the same assembly. Loosen the entire assembly so that the whole setup can be removed. The air vent covers are included in the panel. Remove this cover. Turn the cover upside down. There will be twelve screws located on the cover. These screws are responsible for mounting the climate and the radio controls. Remove all the 12 screws with the help of a screw driver. Once all the screws are removed, the radio can be removed from the car.
The entire assembly containing control and radio is unsnapped. You will find twelve screws once the covers are removed. These screws are removed carefully with appropriate screw drivers. Radio will pop out once the twelve screws are removed. The negative terminal is connected back.
This article therefore throws light on all aspects of removing the battery and the radio. It is essential to remove the battery to prevent any case of short circuit in the car while working on this removal. Now you know how to remove the radio from Mazda 6.
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