luke.....

[redwagon02]

there's a solution for your msp radio pocket w/o spending the $26-$31 i was quoted for the bracket @ various mazda dealers.

It only cost $1.50 and can be found @ Home Depot.

wanna know more?

 

[Rogue]

yes

 

[redwagon02]

supplies needed:
- square tubing (details below)
- drill w/ 3/16 bit
- 2 zip ties.

in the section @ home depot where they sell threaded and smooth rods and bars and various sizes of metal, look for a piece of square tubing.

the size is: 3/16" x 12"
(the tag reads:
'SQUARE ROD
ZINC PLATED
3/16" x 12"')

purchase it, i recommend the self checkout.

where the oem hole is for the bracket, drill a hole about a quarter inch above and below the oem hole on both sides.

very loosely install both zip ties. one on each side. start it from the back side.

put tubing, from the back side in the zip ties.

tighten zip ties.

cut excess off.


that's it!

did that make any sense?

 

[Rogue]

perfect sense

but how do i get my pocket out?

 

[^tyrant^]

pull very hard

 

[redwagon02]

use feet if neccesary.

 

[redwagon02]

but seriously, push tabs in on both sides of pocket and pull.

 

[Rogue]

how do i push the tabs in?

 

[^tyrant^]

i just grabed both sides with the pocket open and pulled till it came out, but becarful not to pull the cover off the flap

 

[redwagon02]

small flathead screwdriver will work.

 

[Velocifero]

I took the radio out and pulled from top and bottom, just yanked it out