How to Install a Mazda 6 Stereo
Adding a car stereo system is a fine way to personalize the driving experience. There are a number of car stereos to choose from, each with its own specific power and features. Finding the right car stereo for the Mazda 6 will depend on the expectations for your sound system.
Directions:
- Pull open the vehicle's hood and disconnect the negative cable leading to the car battery. This is done to prevent any sparks or potential electric shock while working on electronic parts.
- Locate the four slots around the current stereo in the Mazda 6. There is a special tool for removing the system with these slots. If without the tool, cut four pieces of thin metal (such as a coat hanger) and position them into each slot. If the trim needs to be removed, that can be done by pulling it away, starting at the corner. The trim snaps into place, and will also snap when removing it.
- Take the stereo out of its position within the dashboard of the vehicle. Pull it out carefully, removing the wires attached to the back of the stereo system.
- Position the new stereo into the dashboard where the old stereo was located. Restore the wiring removed from the old stereo, hooking it up to the new one. If the stereo does not fit perfectly, use Mazda's adaptor kit to ensure a good fit.
- Connect the negative cable back to the battery, closing the hood.
- Test the stereo by turning it on.
- Put the trim around the stereo back into place.