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Thommino Sep 22, 2004 05:44 PM

Remove Radio Central Unit.Why I cannot remove?
 
Hi I understand that I must remove this bold
http://www.thommino.com/images/Mazda...en%20screw.jpg

But it is locate very deeply. How Can I remove it?
Thnaks

truemagellen Sep 22, 2004 07:25 PM

easy...use deep socket wrench with extender...10mm size...just loosen it...then unscrew it with your fingers so you dont drop it

no problem man...that is the easy part...those connecters...will drive you crazy

Thommino Sep 22, 2004 11:38 PM

use deep socket wrench with extender:

Have a picture of it?
Thanks

truemagellen Sep 22, 2004 11:48 PM

make sure to use a 10MM metric one (this picture is an SAE kit) also don't forget to disconnect the battery before you mess around with the electronics (ie Head Unit/Center Console removal) you will use a 10MM for disconnecting the negativ battery terminal as well
http://www.toolking.com/images/products/biggp74040.jpg this kind of gives you an idea...now another thing to remember is...dont let the any part of the tool fall down into that spot either...I made sure it would not move by puting a please of plastic bag in each socket before using

also Thom...if you have DSC when you reconnect the battery and start the car for the first time it will flash...turn wheel all the way right...then all the way left...light will stop blinking...then turn off car and restart...you have recalibrated the DSC

good luck...come ask questions if you need help...I sure did

Thommino Sep 23, 2004 05:57 AM

I have no that fantastic kit.
I don't want to buy it only for 1 bold. Imust only disconnect antenna from Central unit.
Isn't there a way more easy and more cheapy?

brutalbrad Sep 24, 2004 10:13 AM

i used a 10mm socket with an extender and you should have a metric socket set since you own a japanese vehicle its a must go to pepboys they have a set for 8 bux and just leave it in your car

truemagellen Sep 24, 2004 10:32 AM

Hey Brutalbrad good luck finding a pep boys in ITALY...HAHAHAH ok I'm done

Thomino...just go to your hardware store...buy just that specific wrench and socket...you dont need to buy a whole set...besides they are cheap anyway (I got a whole set for $6 USD)...if you are really strapped for cash or cant find them individually buy the kit use it and return it (not that that is ethically ok ;))


Originally Posted by brutalbrad
i used a 10mm socket with an extender and you should have a metric socket set since you own a japanese vehicle its a must go to pepboys they have a set for 8 bux and just leave it in your car


boothguy Sep 24, 2004 11:13 AM

Thommino:

Once you get the hardware figured out, don't forget to lay a towel over the console, about where the ashtray came out. There are metal tabs on the lower part of the audio unit that will badly scratch the sides of the console assembly while you're fighting to get your hands behind the audio components.

PoLaK Sep 24, 2004 11:26 AM

Get a ratchet with a 10inch extension and a 10mm socket. (12inch doesn't work because you run into a piece of plastic).

Make sure that piece of silver metal under the dash is removed which it is... and lean the handle of the ratchet in the direction toward the floor mat. With the ratchet it this position, turn the ratchet upwards toward the sky you'll be able to get about a 90degree arc before you hit something again.

IMPORTANT loosen it only and get it with your fingers the rest of the way you don't want this bold falling down back there.

After that the rest is easy just look:

http://www.polakgraphics.com/images/019.JPG


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