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How to Remove the Original Radio from a Mazda 3 MK1

Model: Mazda 3 BK, MK 1 - Years 2003-2009
Part: Car stereo

Follow these instructions to remove the original radio from a first-generation Mazda 3. First, get inside the car and remove the trim above the radio by gently prising it off at the sides. Once removed, unscrew all the fixing screws underneath. Now, remove the original radio by disconnecting the power connector and the antenna cable located at the back, as shown in the video. Apply the reverse procedure for reassembly!

Updated on 7 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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