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Mazda MPV Van DIY Removing and Installing Car Stereo

Mazda MPV
Factory Car Stereo Removal and Replacement

Color Codes for Aftermarket Installation

Factory Wire Harness Codes
Below

Speaker Phasing
Installing Aftermarket Speakers and Proper Hook-up

NO AUDIO
With aftermarket stereo installation?

Erratic Volume Control
DIY Repair

Mazda MPV Van Front Speaker Removal and Replacement
	Mazda MPV How to Remove and Install Front Speakers
	1.1) Gently pry screw cover from door handle cavity.
	2.1) Remove exposed screw.
	3.1) Pull door handle assembly back to release front hook from door. 3.2) Allow door handle assembly to hang in place.
	4.1) Gently pry screw cover from hand hold cavity.
	5.1) Remove screw cover from hand hold cavity and remove.
	6.1) Remove exposed screw.
	7.1) Gently pry back edge of control panel from door panel releasing clip. All clips release with pressure.
	8.1) Lift back edge of control panel up and back to release front hook on control panel.
	9.1) Remove control panel from door panel.
	10.1) Release triggers on connectors to disconnect. 10.2) Set control panel to side.
	11.1) Gently pry courtesy light cover from door panel. NOTE - This MPV was missing courtesy light covers from both doors, use caution when prying.
	12.1) Remove exposed screw from courtesy light cavity.
	13.1) Grasp top edge of trim panel at top of door panel and pull to release clip.
	14.1) Lift panel up to release from door panel.
	15.1) Remove plastic screw at bottom corner of door panel. NOTE - You may have to use a flat head screw driver to pry plastic screws from door panel while removing.
	16.1) Remove plastic screw at back edge of door panel.
	17.1) Gently pry bottom corner of door panel from door releasing clips.
	18.1) Work your way across bottom of door panel then up both sides releasing all clips.
	19.1) Lift back edge of door panel up out of window jam followed by front edge of door panel..
	20.1) Twist door open handle to allow it to pass through opening in door panel.
	21.1) Lower top edge of door panel for access to back of panel.
	22.1) Remove courtesy light with wire from door panel. 22.2) Set door panel to side.
	23.1) Check door for door panel clips not removed with door panel.
	24.1) Gently pry door panel clips from door and remove..
	25.1) Slide door panel clips back into opening on door panel ready for reinstallation.
	26.1) Remove screws securing speaker to door. NOTE - for determining aftermarket installation polarity of speaker for correct hook up see Speaker Phasing above.

Mazda MPV Van Rear Speaker Removal and Replacement
	Mazda MPV How to Removal Rear Speaker and Subwoofer
	1.1) Open rear hatch. 1.2) Lift trim panel along bottom of entry releasing clips. All clips release with pressure.
	2.1) Remove trim panel.
	3.1) Check for any clips not removed with trim panel.
	4.1) Pry clips from vehicle to remove.
	5.1) Reinstall clip back onto trim panel ready for installation.
	6.1) In some cases, metal clips may not mount securely. Gently squeeze mounting part of clip with pliers and reinstall onto trim panel.
	7.1) At side panel at rear hatch, gently pry center tab on clip up approximately 1/4 inch.
	8.1) Grasp clip and pull from panel to remove. NOTE - When reinstalling this clip, place into opening in panel and push center tab flush to lock in place.
	9.1) Lift side pocket cover at back driver's side seat.
	10.1) Remove one screw from cavity.
	11.1) Drink holder, rear seat passenger's side, gently pry back of drink holder panel up to release clips.
	12.1) Remove drink holder assembly and set to side.
	13.1) Remove one exposed screw from drink holder cavity.
	14.1) Reach into opening from drink holder removal.
	15.1) Release triggers on connectors at rear AC controls to disconnect.
	16.1) Open rear side door. 16.2) Lift trim panel along bottom of entry releasing clips.
	17.1) Remove trim panel.
	NOTE - Back edge of trim panel has small post. This post must mate to opening in rear side panel when reinstalling.
	18.1) Check for any clips not removed with trim panel.
	19.1) Pry clips from vehicle to remove.
	20.1) Reinstall clip back onto trim panel ready for installation.
	21.1) Remove side pocket cover and set to side.
	22.1) Release rear seat head rests and set to side. 22.2) Fold rear seat down into rear cavity. This will allow for more access for removal in the following steps.
	23.1) Grasp rear side panel at front where seat belt disappears behind panel. 23.2) Pull panel to release clips.
	24.1) Work your way across top of side panel gently pulling to release all clips.
	25.1) From rear side door, pull panel from vehicle to release clips.
	26.1) With panel loose, reach behind panel at small tweeter speaker grill and release trigger to disconnect connector to tweeter.
	27.1) From back of rear side panel, pull panel from vehicle releasing clips.
	28.1) Reach behind panel at 12 volt source outlet to connector and disconnect.
	29.1) Front leading edge of rear side panel. 29.2) Grasp edge of panel at floor, pull panel from side of vehicle releasing clips.
	30.1) Continue pulling panel from side of vehicle until panel clears metal rear seat hook.
	31.1) With entire side panel away from side of vehicle, lift rear edge of panel up.
	32.1) Pull rear seat belt strap for slack.
	33.1) Feed rear seat belt strap through opening in bottom of side panel to release panel.
	34.1) Remove side panel out back of vehicle.
	35.1) Check side of vehicle for panel clips not removed with door panel.
	36.1) Gently pry door panel clips from door and remove.
	37.1) Slide door panel clips back into opening on door panel ready for reinstallation.
	38.1) Remove jack for access.
	39.1) Release trigger on connector to disconnect at top of subwoofer enclosure.
	40.1) Remove two mounting bolts left of subwoofer enclosure.
	41.1) Remove two mounting bolts right of subwoofer enclosure and remove enclosure.
	42.1) Remove four screws securing speaker and remove. NOTE - for determining aftermarket installation polarity of speaker for correct hook up see Speaker Phasing above.
	43.1) On side panel, remove screws securing tweeter to panel.
	44.1) During reinstallation, pull side seat belt strap for slack and feed back through opening on side panel. 44.2) Side panel slips in behind side hinge for rear seat.
	45.1) Align all clips on side panel with openings on side of vehicle. Tap side panel to lock clips in. 45.2) Weather stripping along back edge of side panel may be stuck behind panel. 45.3) Work your way up weather stripping pulling back to cover edge of side panel.
	46.1)At rear door, work your way up weather stripping pulling back to cover edge of side panel.

Mazda Car Audio - Wire Diagrams - Wire Color Codes

DO NOT CUT FACTORY WIRE HARNESS

Aftermarket stereo installation? Why purchase the aftermarket wire harness? Installation is easier, no guess work with wire color codes and a Headache Saver! Factory wire colors codes are not universal. See Aftermarket Videos above.
We discourage cutting the factory wire harness.
This section aids in troubleshooting and determining wire color codes, phasing for speaker hook up, locating power wires for installing external devices and add-ons.

Diagram 1


Diagram 2


Diagram 3


Wire diagrams may not be 100% accurate for your vehicle.

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