how to remove 2003 Mazda6 radio dash

[mazda6&3]

I have no back lighting and my radio controls do not work on my center dash. Im trying to remove it myself to see if I have maybe some wiring problems or if I need to replace everything... I've looked all over for videos or instructions on how to remove the dash but can't find anything... can anyone help me out?

 

[chuyler1]

Searched all over? I just typed "how to remove mazda6 radio" into Google and came up with this.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_remove_the_stereo_from_a_2006_Mazda_6

The tricky part is not forgetting the single bolt hidden in the glove box area. If you don't remove that bolt, you won't be able to get the radio out.

 

[MadBiker]

I have a 2004 Mazda Atenza and bought it at an independent dealer in japan - of course they didn't know about the bolt and had a hell of a time removing the panel. They were going to remove a bulb that went out, and guess what, after they replaced that lone bulb and replaced the panels, other bulbs died.

They called up the Japan Mazda dealer in Osaka and were told that once they remove the panel and need to replace a bulb, they recommend replacing ALL of them. Not sure if this helps but I would call several dealers or other folks on this forum what they think or would do.

Good luck on figuring out what could be wrong with your radio. Did you check the fusebox?

 

[goldenboy88]

Don't forget to check all of your fuses! I nearly paid to get a in tank fuel pump replaced and found out I just blew a fuse. Also in my earlier car audio days I blew my dashes fuses while changing hu's. Blown fuses happen.