How to Install a Radio in Mazda Millenia
Classified as a luxury car, the Mazda Millenia offered a number of radio choices. Some models came equipped with a cassette player, while others had a single- or multiple-disc CD player. If replacing or upgrading your Millenia radio, you will need a special removal tool. The radio is held in place by internal clips rather than screws. This tool can be purchased in most stores that sell car stereos or from a Mazda or Ford dealer. Many Ford and Mercury radios use the same tool.
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Things You'll Need
- Adjustable wrench
- Small screwdriver
- Mazda/Ford radio hook tool or equivalent
- Radio installation kit (optional)
- Owner's manual
Instructions
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Removal
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Open the hood and use and adjustable wrench to disconnect the negative battery cable.
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Use a small screwdriver to carefully remove the four small rubber hole covers from the sides of the radio.
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Insert the Mazda radio hook tools into the holes along the sides of the radio to release the inner spring clips. Push the tools in firmly until you hear a "click." Maintain pressure on the side tools and carefully pull the radio straight out of the dash.
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Disconnect the antenna and wiring harness from the back of the radio. Push on the springs on the sides of the radio to remove the radio hook tools.
Installation
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Attach the wiring harness to the new radio. If you are replacing the radio with a Mazda factory model, you can reuse the existing wiring harness and antenna connection. If you are installing an aftermarket radio, you may need a Mazda radio installation kit. In that case, follow the instructions with the kit.
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Connect the wiring harness and antenna cable to the back of a new factory radio. Slide the radio into the dash. You should feel the clips engage the radio. Replace the four rubber hole covers.
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Follow the directions supplied with the kit if you are installing an aftermarket radio.
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Reconnect the negative battery cable and test the radio.
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Enter an anti-theft code if you have installed a factory radio. Consult your owner's manual for the code, or contact a Mazda dealer
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Tips & Warnings
You may need two sets of Mazda radio hook tools if the radio has a CD changer controller.
On models equipped with an anti-theft radio, you must disarm the anti-theft system before removing the audio unit. Consult your owner's manual.
