On the outer edges of the audio unit there are two small, soft, rubber plugs. Remove these two small plugs to reveal two small holes 1.5 inches or 35mm apart vertically. You will then need to locate one pair of what are commonly called Ford Radio Removal Tools that are available from many auto parts outlets. These tools look like a "U" shaped piece of very stiff wire with a taper and ball on either end of the "legs" of the "U". These tools will then be inserted into the exposed holes on either side of the audio units with the curved handle portion held slightly inward. Once inserted approximately 1 inch you should feel a slight "click". When both tools are installed, spread the handle portions apart while gradually pulling outward. The audio unit should pull out and allow you to disconnect the electrical connectors and antenna wire to complete removal. The tape deck and CD player portions of the audio unit are removed separately as needed.
Remove the decorative stereo cover. Remove the stereo retaining screws. Pull the stereo out and remove the wiring harness and the antenna cable.
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screwdriver, and then pull hard enough to rip out the wires and then there you have it. the way to remove a stock stereo the theft version
How to uninstall your factory/or aftermarket stereo in the 2001 Mazda Protege: first you will need a Radio Removal tool. You can buy this at any parts store. you can remove the cover around the stereo, but that is not necessary - you can just pull the stereo out with this dashboard cover in place. remove the vertical tab edges on your car stereo (if it is the factory stereo that came with the Protege) after these are removed, (you can use the tool you just bought to gently pry off the edges), then you will see the holes to insert the removal tool into. Press the tool ends into the holes on both sides, until you hear them click. It's probably about 1 inch deep. Then, pull on both tool edges, the stereo will just pop out then. unplug the stereo, and connect your new stereo. Push the new stereo system back into the slot making sure it's back in as snugly as the other one. You're done. (you may need an insert, or wiring harness depending on the type of stereo you are putting back in. you can buy these were you buy your stereo.)
I had to remove the glove box to get at the right side through there and pop it out, then just pried my way in the left side - had to use quite a bit of force. That factory CD player was garbage. BUY A STEREO REMOVER KIT FROM WALMART, ABOUT $5.00. IT'S WELL WORTH IT. TAKE OFF THE SIDE CAPS WITH A FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER. USE THE DESIGNATED TOOL (A "U" SHAPE) TO GO IN THE SMALL SLOTS AND RELEASE THE CLASPS. THEN, THE STEREO/CD PLAYER WILL SLIDE RIGHT OUT.
once a CD is stuck in the player, the player is no good. to take the player out,you have two covers on each side of the player covering a pair of holes. you need to purchase these removal pins from an auto part store like oreilly's or a Mazda dealership can remove for you sometimes for free. to remove the CD, you will have to remove the top half of the screws of the player and remove the CD hold down
On the stereo faceplate there are 4 holes near the four corners of the unit,there is a special tool that fits in there to remove them. Basically the tool uses a straight section of wire poked in the hole to remove the spring loaded tab from behind the edge that holds the stereo in. Four lengths of wire or 4 small screwdrivers in the holes approxiamely 6-8cm will wensure the tabs are unlocked and the stereo should just then pull out. Ensure you have put the screw drivers in far enough as you wont need to force it to get it out.
Able stereo wiring diagram, for your Mazda, can be obtained from most Mazda dealerships. The wiring diagram will make wiring your stereo much easier.
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The 1999 monster truck stereo wiring diagram can be obtained from most Mazda dealerships. The stereo has a wiring harness consisting of five wires.
No remote wire on stock deck tap into igniton wire (yellow with black stripe) for 1999 ford rangers & Mazda B-series.
I have a 2001 MAZDA tRIBUTE WITH A FACTORY 6 DISK CD CHANGER. Can't get cds to load or eject. Radio and cassteet player work fine.