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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 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 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.

The next thing is to remove the shift knob of the gear. The knob can be removed by twisting it in the counter clockwise direction. The center of the console can be snapped off. Then, the cupholder is removed by grabbing on it. This console generally extends in to ashtray of the car. Once the console is removed, there are two other screws that become visible. Remove these screws. It is actually below the panel of climate control.

Next you need to access the radio side-mounting bolt. For gaining this access you need to remove the glove box. Now squeeze the sides of the glove box together so that it drops down. This will reveal the 10 mm bolt on the left side of the glove compartment. Remove this bolt with the help of a socket wrench.

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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