Car Radio Repair - Car Radio Removal - Replace and Install Car Stereo

Mazda Tribute Remove and Install - Car Stereo and Speakers

Mazda Tribute
Car Stereo Removal and Installation

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 Tribute Front Speaker Replacement and Removal
	Mazda Tribute Front Speaker Removal and Install Manual window crank removal BELOW
	1.1) Remove screw from hand hold cavity on arm rest.
	2.1) Gently pry screw cover from leading edge of door panel.
	3.1) Remove exposed screw.
	4.1) Remove screw along back edge of door panel.
	5.1) Gently pry screw cover from door open handle cavity. 5.2) Remove exposed screw from door open handle cavity.
	6.1) Pull trim panel from door open handle. 6.2) Release panel over door open handle and remove.
	7.1) Gently pry bottom edge of door pane from door releasing clips. 7.2) Work your way around bottom of panel then up both sides to release all clips.
	8.1) Pull top of door panel from door.
	9.1) Reach behind panel and release triggers at control panel connectors to disconnect. 9.2) Set panel to side, check to see if all panel clips were removed with door panel.
	10.1) Remove screws securing speaker to door. See Speaker Phasing above.

Mazda Tribute Rear Speaker Replacement and Removal
	Mazda Tribute Rear Speaker Removal and Replacement
	1.1) Gently pry upper trim panel from door.
	2.1) Check panel for clips.
	3.1) Pry clip not removed with panel from door.
	4.1) Install clip onto removed panel and set panel to side.
	5.1) Remove screw from hand hold cavity on arm rest.
	6.1) Gently pry screw cover from door open handle cavity.
	7.1) Remove exposed screw from door open handle cavity.
	8.1) Pull trim panel from door open handle.
	9.1) Release panel over door open handle and remove.
	10.1) Gently pry bottom edge of door pane from door releasing clips. 10.2) Work your way around bottom of panel then up both sides to release all clips.
	11.1) Pull top of door panel from door, reach behind panel and release trigger on window switch connector to disconnect. 11.2) Set panel to side, check to see if all panel clips were removed with door panel.
	12.1) Remove screws securing speaker to door. See Speaker Phasing above.

Manual Window Crank Removal Instruction Guide Two Styles of Removal
	Two common styles of window crank removal Chevrolet Aveo '04-05 shown here. See below for some Fords and Imports
	1) Roll window down and remember window handle position for installing.
	There is a special tool for removing door handle clips. Most mechanics do not own one. There is a door handle and a small plastic washer. There are two other ways to attempt the removal.
	1) Place a shop rag between door handle and washer. Pull shop rag up and down to wedge into opening. This may release the clip.
	1) If you are unable to release the clip in the above step, here is a second way you may be able to remove this clip.
	1) Push the door panel in along with the washer, this will allow you to look down the edge of the door and see the clip on the back of the window crank.

	1) With a pick tool, hook the door handle clip and pull to release.
	1) Remove door handle and washer. Don't forget to install washer when reassembling.
	1) Removed door handle and clip.
	1) Immediately place clip onto door handle. Door handle can be snapped back onto shaft when reinstalling. Don't forget the original position of the handle.
Some Fords and Imports - Window Crank Removal
	1) Lift cover from window crank and remove one torx screw and remove window crank.

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.