How to remove and install a 2009-2012 Mazda 3 Radio DVD player navigation system

The Mazda 3 proves that economical, fuel-efficient cars need not be dull to look at or to drive. I think that Mazda 3 is a good choice for most of us. But the original Mazda 3 Radio has only a few functions, if you want to use DVD player of navigation system. You need to remove the original radio and install a new aftermarket radio for your Mazda 3. Some of you might have no idea how to remove an install it. Don’t worry, I’d like to share my experience of remove an install the radio of Mazda 3.

 

This is a original radio of Mazda 3. Do you have the same radio in your car? If you say yes, you can follow the instructions below.

2009-2012 Mazda 3 dashboard
2009-2012 Mazda 3 dashboard

2009-2012 Mazda 3 Radio removal

1·Start your removal by removing the negative cable from the battery. Then return to the inside of the Mazda 3.

2·Next pry the vent panel and pull it out with medium force slowly. Then set it aside.

2009-2012 Mazda 3 Radio removal step 1
2009-2012 Mazda 3 Radio removal step 1

3·Now use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove both sides screws of the radio as the picture shows.

2009-2012 Mazda 3 Radio removal step 2
2009-2012 Mazda 3 Radio removal step 2

4·Then pull out the original radio slowly.

2009-2012 Mazda 3 Radio removal step 3
2009-2012 Mazda 3 Radio removal step 3

5·Disconnect the wiring behind the original radio.

2009-2012 Mazda 3 Radio removal step 4
2009-2012 Mazda 3 Radio removal step 4

By the way, if you are looking for aftermarket radio for your Mazda 3. I’d like to share a good one with you:

http://www.seicane.com/8-inch-android-autoradio-stereo-gps-navigation-system-for-2009-2012-mazda-3-with-dvd-player-bluetooth-mirror-link-hd-touch-screen-obd-dvr-rear-view-camera-tv-usb-sd-3g-wifi-ipod-s168003

 

If you don’t know which aftermarket radio is better, this unit can be a good choice for you. It has intelligent pure android 4.4.4 operation system and 8 inch HD 1024*600 multi-touch screen.

You can perform Google search on the road with quick search box, play online games, watch videos, download online data and check emails by connecting to any WiFi hotspot in range or 3g internet, download any applications in the android market for access to games, Skype, MSN, YouTube, twitter, E-Book, Gmail etc. And it is your perfect road companion.

 

2009-2012 Mazda 3 Radio installation

1·Make antennas and cables connected step by step as installation instructions show, and you should be very careful when you are doing this for it will affect whole procedure.

2·Connect the new radio to your Mazda 3, you should check whether your connections are correct, the new unit is in right position, and you’d better have a tidy for the cables.

3·Check whether the unit is working without problem.

4·If everything is OK, firm removed screws that are put aside, then make trim panel back on your new unit.

 

The radio has been installed now, new Mazda 3 Radio is belong to you.

 

Upgrade your Mazda 3 Radio by yourself. Good luck to you!