Ways To Install A Radio Dash Kit In Mazda 6
There 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 is almost common for the above models and there are some tools that will come handy while doing this task. Pliers, wrench and a screwdriver all of appropriate sizes are some things that are needed.
The first thing to be done is to put the gear in the neutral so that it is safe till the work is completed. Also use the car’s parking brake to put it in stationary position. Then, the engine is turned off and the battery is disconnected. This can be done by popping up the hood, and removing the negative end of the car’s battery. The gear is kept neutral so that the console can be removed with no problems.
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.
The glove compartment is opened to gain access to the side-mounted bold of the radio. The sides of this compartment are squeezed simultaneously, and are made to be dropped down. Once this is done, the screws that are seen can be removed.
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.
After the radio is removed, do the above steps in the reverse order to assemble the parts. The dash is placed and all the screws are screwed back. The gear is then shifter in to the park mode. The battery of car is again reconnected. The negative wire is again placed on the battery and tightened.
Now the default factory radio is completely removed from your Mazda six car. You can fit your new audio system and test it. Once the new set is fixed your new audio system is ready to rock your Mazda six. Thus this article shows How to Remove the Radio From a Mazda 6 without much difficulty.
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