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Audio Unit Removal/Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Upper column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Meter hood (See METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Passenger-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Audio panel (See AUDIO PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 1: Identifying Audio Unit Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G10988137Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Pull the audio unit in the order of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure, and detach clips from the dashboard.
    Fig 2: Removing Audio Unit
    G10988138Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the connectors.
  6. Remove the audio unit.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.