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.

For completing this task you will require a socket wrench, pliers and a screw driver.

Put the gear in the neutral position, set the parking brake and turn off the engine. After following these steps, open the hood of the car and disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery. It is absolutely necessary that you disconnect the battery from the car before proceeding to remove the radio from the car. If the battery is not disconnected from the car then there may be short circuiting or electrical shocks. So make sure that you follow this step for your own safety.

For removing the gear shift knob rotate it in the counter clockwise direction. After a few rotations you will find the knob loosening; after loosening it remove the gear shift knob. Now remove the console from the car. You will find that the console extends to the ashtray. After removing the console you will find a couple of screws located in the underside of the climate control panel. Remove both the screws by rotating them in counter clockwise direction, with the help of a screw driver.

The glove compartment is opened to gain access to the side-mounted bold of the radio. The sides of this compartment are squeezed simultaneously, and are made to be dropped down. Once this is done, the screws that are seen can be removed.

The assembly of the climate control is entirely removed. This panel also includes the middle covers of the air vent. Once this cover is removed, it is turned over and the remaining screws twelve in number that mounts the radio with the air vent and other climate control are removed. When these screws are removed fully, the radio is free to be removed.

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.

With the help of this article you would have learnt how to remove the radio from a mazda6. Follow the steps and enjoy the music with your new customized radio.