Audio Unit Removal/Installation: Removal

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Center panel (See CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the bolt.

Fig 1: Removing Audio Unit Screws
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Remove the screws.
NOTE:
- When removing the audio unit, the audio unit could interfere with the climate control unit and scratch the climate control unit. Perform the servicing by spreading a cloth in the position indicated in the figure.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Audio Unit
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Hold the audio unit in the position shown in the figure and pull it outward to disengage clips A, B, C, and D from the instrument panel.

Fig 3: Holding Audio Unit
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Disconnect the connectors.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Connectors
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Remove the audio unit.